Composition: Simple (what was considered "alterno") pop with lots of melody, harmony, some cool bits of jangle; subtle musical references to bands like Matthew Sweet, Northern Pikes, and their own previous incarnation (Fall Down Go Boom).
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: 79
World Domination Status:
Progressing well towards world domination
Comment:
There's nothing too fancy about these guys - simple looking chaps with simpy likeable pop music. Enjoyable light stuff without being bland or too much like Triple-A format radio