Daybreak @ NXNE 2003

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Background/Composition: A last-minute addition to Lee's Friday night bill, Daybreak were given the unenviable job of showcasing after Robin Black.

Achievement of Rock 'n' RollExpectations
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:65

Comment:
Essentially a fill-in for a vacancy created by Hamilton shoegazers Sianspheric, Daybreak created a like-minded wall of noise. That's about all that could be said for this band.

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

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact:S
Pronunciation:S
Stage Presence:S
Stage Banter:N
Image:S
Appearance:S
Use Of Stage:S
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:  The band seemed merely happy to be playing Lee's -- much happier, in fact, than the small portion of the Lee's crowd that stuck around to watch them. The between-song banter was clumsy and the presentation was amateur.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: S
Problem Solving:S
Teamwork:G
Work Habits:G
Organization:G
Audience Participation: N
Sound:S
Composition:N
Songs:N
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:  Wailing lyrics, whisper-to-a-scream dynamics and very busy drum beats defined most of the band's like-minded tunes. They did manage to get the volume up to ear-bleeding levels a couple of times, but there wasn't much substance behind the noise.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma:S
Problem Solving:G
Teamwork:S
Sexiness:S
Haircut:S
Indie Rock Footwear: S
Nods To Disposable Fashion: S
Cool Equipment:S
Level Of Inebriation: N
Actual Ability:S
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: The band clearly has chops, but needs a wider palette of sounds to become truly memorable.