Cauterize @ NXNE 2006

Background/Composition: A fivesome playing that type of pop rock that you hear on the radio all of the time.

Grade: 84

Comment: Cauterize are a good band. They're solid and have their act together enough to be a "big" band. Unfortunately, after three of four songs it starts to sound like everything else out there.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: You can tell they've played many stages together as they have the stage show worked out as good as any big bands. They've got the photo op's timed to perfection. If they had a longer set it would have felt like a real concert, complete with the fans chanting for an encore included.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: These guys have it all together on stage. Their set was pretty much flawless except for when the guitarist's mic came unplugged. Their music is crisp and clean and catchy, so much so it was actually hard to believe that was a live show.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Sure they look like dudes in a band, but from their dour fashion you would never guess that their brand of rock has a candy coating. They're definitely missing the edge that their threads indicate. And for the last band on at The Kathedral on the last night of NXNE, they were way too sober.