Swearing At Motorists @ Cameron House

june 9, 2001 - toronto, on - cameron house

by: ChartAttack.com staff

Band: Swearing At Motorists
Hometown: Dayton, OH
Venue: Cameron House
Date: June 9, 2001
Reporter: Rob Kingston
Background/Composition: A two-piece band, featuring heavy guitars and solid four-on-the-floor drumming.

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: 81

World Domination Status
Progressing well towards world domination
Comment:
There's no need to beat around the bush when defining Swearing At Motorists. Straight-up, middle-America rock 'n' roll that comes with all the attitude and recklessness you'd expect.

Learning Skills
E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Sad Really
Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: E
Pronounciation: G
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: S
Image: E
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Any time you leap around like Townsend with such vigour that you trip and fall on a hidden ledge (lying beneath the state flag of Ohio you've hung to pledge your allegiance to the homeland), you gotta think something's going right.

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: G
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: S
Teamwork: S
Work Habits: E
Organization: S
Audience Participation: E
Sound: E
Composition: G
Songs: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
There's probably room for a few more in the Swearing at Motorists entourage - like, maybe a third member to round out the sound - but if you're into old-fashioned rock that puts a snarl on your face, then this is for you.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: S
Sexiness: G
Haircut: G
Indie Rock Footwear: E
Nods To Disposible Fashion: G
Cool Equipment: E
Level Of Inebriation: S
Actual Ability: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
A little less guitar-tuning and pointless banter, and a little more music would go a long way to making the whole experience a little more enjoyable.

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