Metric Canadian Music Week 2004 March 3 to 6, Toronto ON

I haven't been so blown away by a live set from a chick-fronted band since I caught an early No Doubt set back in the day. So succexxxy vocalist Emily Haines and company breathed new life into their apocalyptic "no wave Pixies meets Martha and the Muffins" dance party sound, delivering the kind of performance that should make them bona fide rock stars.

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