The Snitches @ NXNE 2003

Hometown: Montreal, QC

Background/Composition:
Veteran Montreal rockers The Snitches have been making the steady climb from local heroes to post-punk revisionists par excellence.

Comment:
The Snitches delivered a ballsy 9 p.m. performance that would've served as a better finale to the evening's list of showcases.

Achievement of Hip-hop 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 hip-hop standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches hip-hop standard.
50-59: Band demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
Below 50: Band has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

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

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact:G
Pronunciation:G
Stage Presence:G
Stage Banter:G
Image:G
Appearance:G
Use Of Stage:G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: The band was decked out in multi-coloured shirts and not-so-skinny ties. They were emanating post-punk geek chic in appearance...

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: G
Level Of Participation: G
Problem Solving:G
Teamwork:G
Work Habits:G
Organization:G
Audience Participation: G
Sound:G
Composition:G
Songs:G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:  ... and sound. The Snitches' sound overflows with angular riffs, neurotic vocals and explosive hooks galore. The band played with vim and vigour and had a really confident swagger working onstage.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma:G
Problem Solving:G
Teamwork:G
Sexiness:G
Haircut:G
Indie Rock Footwear: G
Nods To Disposable Fashion: G
Cool Equipment:G
Level Of Inebriation: G
Actual Ability:G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Bloody mouths and an early set couldn't stop these tenacious Quebeckers from rocking a Horseshoe crowd with some of the coolest riffs since the days of The Pagans and The Fleshtones.