Peaches @ NXNE 2000

Rivoli

Toronto, ON

on Jun 10 2000

Shayne Stephens (CHARTattack)

06/11/2000 10:00am

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Background/Composition: Industrial hip-hop teetering on bizarre theatrical expression. Members: Peaches, a Three's Company chick and two tall skinny guys.

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: 93

Comment: Peaches and her crew of screaming hoodlums quickly kill any preconceived notion of the sentimental folk act her name may at first bring to mind. Inventing her own beats, she puts on an extremely sexy show that combines bass-amp masturbation, simulated oral sex and a well-placed film projector.

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

Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: Despite the frequent barrage of obscenities, Peaches gives a brilliant performance that successfully draws the crowds. Everything: From the dim lighting to the ridiculous dancing to the goofy guy in the orange briefs, creates an atmosphere of surrealism leaving the crowd wondering if it was all just a dream. You may hate it, but you'll stick around for fear of missing out on something.

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

Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: Peaches has carved out her own special niche: Retro shock hip-hop. Her drum machine kicks out dope beats and quite honestly she is a damn good MC. Unfortunately, her cohorts prove at times to be a bit more wannabe and annoying than productive, but there is certainly no question that Peaches lies - legs spread - at the base of it all.

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

Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: In her own words Peaches is "the bitch that you want to get with". Although many would disagree, she is definitely a beer-swilling, trash-talking little skank. And if that's too harsh for you, don't ever go and see her.