Terminal Wallys @ CMW 2006

Hometown:  London, ON

Background/Composition: Classic case punk rock that remains true to its roots without doing anything new at all.

Grade: 69

Comment: While so much better than the mall punk we've been force-fed by top 40s radio, it's hard to get excited about the Terminal Wallys sound. We've been hearing bands like them since those church basement shows in high school.

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: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Like any good punk band, the Terminal Wallys owned the stage and hit hard, bringing the relatively sparse audience in for one last taste of body-thrashing mayhem.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: G
Work Habits: G
Organization: E
Audience Participation: E
Sound: G
Composition: S
Songs: S
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: There's not terribly much to say, punk has become a bit too colour-by-numbers at this point and new bands with new things to say end up sounding like old bands with the same things to say. Terminal Wallys fit quite readily into this category.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: S 
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: G
Sexiness: S
Haircut: G
Indie Rock Footwear: G
Nods To Disposible Fashion: G
Cool Equipment: G
Level Of Inebriation: G
Actual Ability: S
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Hard-drinkin', hard-workin', blue collar boys that can rile up a crowd and play some fast tunes are fine by me, it just isn't anything worthy of too much praise.