Rocket Science@Reverb
Sunday March 03, 2002 @ 07:00 PM
By: ChartAttack.com Staff
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| Band: | Rocket Science |
| Hometown: | Toronto, ON |
| Venue: | The Reverb |
| Date: | March 2, 2002 |
| Reporter: | Tim Melton |
| Background/ Composition |
Rocket Science are a four-piece band (ed by work-horse bassist/vocalist Rob Higgins)that specializes in doing it all for the fans, wheeling out a kick-ass set of metallic smart-rock and had prize give-aways for the all-ages audience. A great combination of musicianship, songwriting and onstage personality. |
Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectations
| Grade: | 92 |
World Domination Status: Comment: There's a buzz brewin' about Rocket Science and
there's good reason. The band has gotten a lot tighter (as has the material) and
the songs are a little more concrete than they were during the band's earlier
shows. There's a lot of heart in what Rocket Science do and it's worn on
their sleeve.
Progressing well towards world domination 
Progressing with some difficulty towards world domination No chance in hell for world domination
Learning Skills:
E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Sad
Really
Oral And Visual Communication
| Eye Contact: | G | Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: |
| Pronounciation: | G | There's something very Fugazi or Propagandhi about the way Higgins and Co. do things, and the stage banter was all about geting the fans involved between songs, which broke things up nicely. They even had loads of audience members onstage during the last song. |
| Stage Presence: | G | |
| Stage Banter: | E | |
| Image: | G | |
| Appearance: | G | |
| Use Of Stage: | G |
Musical Analysis
| Level Of Participation: | E | Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: |
| Problem Solving: | E | Seemed that Higgins was heavily involved in organizing the entire all-ages event and so, a big thumbs up for giving the kids the chance to enjoy CMW. Rocket Science have some show-stoppers, including an oddly Beatlesque song called "Poisonous Gasses At Supermarkets," that features some great slide work. The band have a sound that doesn't seem trampled by others and the buzz should keep brewin'. They're heavy without being stupidly heavy and lyrically, the band avoid the easy way out and sound like they've actually put some thought into it. Duel guitars, slamming drums, grinding, gritty bass and howling vocals. What more do you want? |
| Teamwork: | E | |
| Work Habits: | E | |
| Organization: | E | |
| Audience Participation: | E | |
| Sound: | E | |
| Composition: | E | |
| Songs: | E |
Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
| Charisma: | E | Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: |
| Problem Solving: | E | Fashion isn't an issue for Rocket Science and the band stick to hammering it out. The band seem indie-rock at heart, but their sound is more over the top than your average band. Higgins has an everyman persona about him that is easily related to. A "Hey, I'm just a guy - let's rock" vibe that helps when inciting the audience to get involved. Fuck fashion - let's rock! |
| Teamwork: | E | |
| Sexiness: | S | |
| Haircut: | G | |
| Indie Rock Footwear: | G | |
| Nods To Disposible Fashion: | S | |
| Cool Equipment: | E | |
| Level Of Inebriation: | G | |
| Actual Ability: | E |