Don wrote:
> I think the biggest complaint for FOW is: lack stage presence. Chris is not  
> a very captivating lead singer fronting the group. The band play's in a  
> "workman like" studio fashion. In their defense. They are one of the  "tightest 
> most polished bands" playing Live today. Very similar to the  Knack. They crank 
> out song after song in studio perfect sound. Their sets are  somewhat short; 
> tend to run 75 - 90 minutes. At 3 minutes or less per song;  they're playing 18 
> -22 songs per show. That's a real good mix of material. 

I might have started the "lack of excitement" thread. Being from the
Right Coast I get offended by the New York City "too cool" attitude,
tho that's an anachronism now (especially as some of my favorite
Audities bands & musicians call themselves New Yorkers (or close by)).
But can't help it - I'm from the 60's. I want bands to really get into
it (the show, the performance), as opposed to giving off vibes that
make me feel like I'm not wanted (ie the audience does not meet "their"
standards).

Maybe they're just shy - cause their audience loves their music, and I
agree with Don that the "sound" coming from the stage is top-notch.
I continue to pull for them - they've built up their base on a steady
upward curve, and the group is still a group, not just 4 solo musicians
on their own trip.

  - michael