The Bella Bombs @ CMW 2006

Hometown: Ottawa, ON

Background/Composition: Jem And Holograms had better look out, their arch-rivals The Misfits might have some back up in the form The Bella Bombs. Synergy!

Grade: 71

Comment: While it's always nice to see more and more female-fronted groups, especially those with female musicians who completely assault their instruments, The Bella Bombs need to change up their sound from time to time in order to not seem like a repetitive, one trick pony.

Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectations
80-100: Exceeds skill and knowledge expectations, i.e. rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
70-79: Achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock 'n' roll standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock 'n' roll standard.
50-59: Demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
00-50: Has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

Learning Skills: E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Sad Really

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: G 
Pronounciation: G
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: S
Image: E
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Frontwoman Honey-Bomb has a powerful set of lungs to unleash such tearing vocals on a continual basis, while the other Bombs mark their own territory, standing astride their leader in a powerful image not soon to be forgotten.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: G
Work Habits: G
Organization: G
Audience Participation: G
Sound: G
Composition: S
Songs: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: The Bella Bombs borrow from the golden age of punk and the modern sounds of post-grunge hard rock to push out a sound we've heard before, but with a woman's gentle (read: not gentle at all) touch.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: E
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: E
Sexiness: E
Haircut: E
Indie Rock Footwear: E
Nods To Disposible Fashion: E
Cool Equipment: G
Level Of Inebriation: G
Actual Ability: S
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: The Bella Bombs will undoubtedly secure a fan base amongst those hard rockin' skids throughout the country, but after a few songs of their set, you've heard the entirety of it as well.