Latefallen @ CMW 2007

Background/Composition: Toronto five-piece (two guitars, bass, drums and vocalist) deliver hard, edgy alternative rock with melodies.

Grade: 75

Comment: Latefallen play a brand of alternative rock that could be possibly make it to radio and with a singer who plays the "good looking" card, that might possibly happen.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Other than the singer, Latefallen aren't exactly the most exciting band to watch. They all kind of blended in the backdrop while the singer did his best to show off his lanky physique by pulling up his shirt.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Musically, they're a good solid band, but even with hooks in the choruses, there wasn't much to grab on to.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Latefallen aren't bad. They just need to write catchier songs and the singer has to get the rest of the band to bring up their sex appeal. Unfortunately, I felt like I was watching a band that was somewhere between Evanescence and Our Lady Peace.