Flux a.d. @ NXNE 2000

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Toronto, ON

on Jun 9 2000

Rob Kingston (CHARTattack)

06/10/2000 1:00pm

Hometown: Hamilton, ON

Composition: Two guitars, bass, drums and a whack of keyboards combined to create a trippy-rock sound.

Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectations:
80-100: Band exceeds skill and knowledge expectations. Rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
70-79: Band achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock 'n' roll standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock 'n' roll standard.
50-59: Band demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
Below 50: Band has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

Grade: 83

Comment: As a group they were surprisingly diverse and played all sorts of styles that brought the crowd to their feet.

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

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: E
Pronunciation: E
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: G
Image: G
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: E
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: It is true. It appeared as if they were trying a little too hard to be "rock stars" on stage. Once they settled down though, that part became less obvious.

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: E
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: G
Work Habits: G
Organization: G
Audience Participation: E
Sound: E
Composition: E
Songs: E
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: Maybe the only bad thing about Flux was that the 35-minute set didn't seem to be nearly enough for them to show all their wares.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: E
Sexiness: S
Haircut: G
Indie Rock Footwear: S
Nods To Disposible Fashion: S
Cool Equipment: E
Level Of Inebriation: S
Actual Ability: E
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: Flux a.d. pumped out the tunes that head everyone's head nodding and feet shuffling to the beat. They're enough rock 'n roll and enough techno to keep everyone happy. If they can keep it together, expect big things.