Pride Tiger @ NXNE 2006

Background/Composition: East Vancouverites and self-dubbed "boogie rockers" with a white trash aesthetic.

Grade: 87

Comment: It's good to know some bands can still pull off showy arena rock without sounding like total douchebags.

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: E
Pronounciation: G
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: E
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: They blew through their set with plenty of metal god cockiness. It was a reminder of what a rock show once was — no emo whining, no fashionable posturing, just a bunch of sweaty guys in black t-shirts living out Led Zeppelin fantasies.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: E
Organization: G
Audience Participation: E
Sound: E
Composition: G
Songs: G

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: This reporter had a sudden urge to go home and listen to Black Sabbath records. Pride Tiger are purveyors of wailed vocals and unfaltering energy. The frontman sings with his eyes squeezed shut, smiles a lot and looks like he's having a ball. He practically embodies the term "Giv'er."

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: E
Problem Solving: S
Teamwork: E
Sexiness: G
Haircut: G
Indie Rock Footwear: G
Nods To Disposible Fashion: G
Cool Equipment: G
Level Of Inebriation: E
Actual Ability: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: While it's trendy to lampoon metal these days, Pride Tiger were dead serious about obnoxiously loud thrashing and electrifying solos. They had an excellent command of the crowd, and a gaggle of girls were dancing near the stage in no time.