Inward Eye @ CMW 2008

The Horseshoe Tavern

Toronto, ON

on Mar 7 2008

David Missio (CHARTattack)

03/08/2008 4:30pm

BACKGROUND/COMPOSITION: Inward Eye have no qualms about utterly losing themselves in the mod-pop assault they lay down for audiences show after show, but after a few frenetic guitar solos and non-stop posturing, you can't help but wonder where one song ended and the next began.

Grade: 80

Comment:Inward Eye have been playing these showcases for a while now, but it seems like much of what they have to bring just remains the same. They wear their influences proudly on their sleeves as emmisaries of wild, unabashed rock, but whirling dervish guitar playing and frantic yelps into a microphone have yet to prove why we should care beyond their raucous set.

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
Pronunciation: E
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: E
Image: E
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep:
Working a room like true rock stars, Inward Eye always back up their banter in formidable fashion.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep:
Inward Eye want people to remember the boisterousness of the British invasion and the sights of musicians who let the music do most of the talking.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep:
As grand as it is to see a guitar player willing and able to absolutely flip out mid-solo, Inward Eye have the problem of making individual songs stand out above their indomitable stage presence.