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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
 Posted - 12/23/2004 : 12:34:25
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I actually find it quite annoying, I thought this kinda thing was only reserved for tribute bands (e.g. Pixies Tribute band named Trompe Le Monde)...but there are a lot of bands out there that claim the name of songs.....
What I especially find annoying is doing it to Captain Beefheart's songs: bands like, "Dali's Car", "Ella Guru", and a local annoyance "Ashtray Heart". (I actually emailed the band about it and they responded that 'nothing's sacred'....well Captain Beefheart is!)
What possesses these people to attach themselves to other bands' songs? Homage, it is not. Rather, I think these people are uncreative and piggy-back on others'.
Very permissive indeed...
Very Weak...
Other examples:
Vivian Girls (a Snakefinger song)
Eric's Trip (a Sonic Youth song)
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5157 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 12:40:15
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i have a friend who used to be in a band called Planet of Sound, and they said they did it not becuase they particularly liked the Pixies or that song, but because they were hoping people would recognize the name and check them out. still lame
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 15:50:29
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Originally posted by Broken Face
i have a friend who used to be in a band called Planet of Sound, and they said they did it not becuase they particularly liked the Pixies or that song, but because they were hoping people would recognize the name and check them out. still lame
-B-B-B-Brian
That's usually the reason...like, 'hey, i like the pixies, and they really influence my music, and I want people to know it'
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 16:54:49
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It really is a lack of creativity, originality and the knowledge that the name of your band has fuck-all (thank you kathryn) to do with the music.
"Big Head Todd and the Monsters"
"Ned's Atomic Dustbin"
"The Postal Service"
"Travis"
Stupid people name their bands after other bands' songs...or albums...or lyrics.
And no, it is not cool to name your band after Vonnegut or Salinger characters either.
Grow the hell up and come up with a name that really doesn't mean anything at all...like "The Pixies" .
The old time experiment I play with ever so often was dubbed "The Bluesgills" by some dude at a party.
Hell, why not?
There was a local blues-type band that called themselves "Red Devil Eye" because they were too stupid to realize that the lyric from an old Stevie Ray Vauhgan song was actually "...a can of Red Devil Lye..." and that it wasn't original at all...but when you're STUPID, you don't CARE about originality. |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 16:57:46
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There's actually a spanish band called Cecilia Ann, but I think they're not particullarly influenced by Pixies or Surftones.
Caminar sobre las hojas del otoño es romántico y resbaladizo |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 17:31:12
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I was in a band for a while called Sick Dick And The Volkswagens (from a Pynchon book Crying Of Lot 49) until I discovered there already was one.
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5157 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 21:43:49
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my favorite band names that didn't last long :
The Fun Ghouls
Dead Mammal
-B-B-B-Brian
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 21:47:53
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Pretty Girls make Graves - The Smiths
Nirvana - The Cult (maybe)
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 23:59:57
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there's a band in LA called Velouria and one called Havalina
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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jediroller
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1718 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2004 : 01:00:57
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The Rolling Stones.
Pack all my shit, get on a plane
Follow the sunset for 24 hours |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6288 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2004 : 05:33:06
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Radiohead
or doesn't that count?
it's from a talkingheads song
not from a songtitle
another one:
Death Cab For Cutie
(Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band song)
 "I joined the cult of Jon Tiven/Bye!" |
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2004 : 06:36:28
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Ok, maybe there are a couple of exceptions.
I'm a little too dogmatic sometimes i guess. |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2004 : 06:51:46
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I think Philboyd Studge would be a great bandname.
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Black_francis_
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
157 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2004 : 07:22:14
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2004 : 08:44:36
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Another little engine that thought it couldn't.
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2004 : 13:40:13
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places named after numbers
 I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank |
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Brackish Heart
- FB Fan -
Australia
176 Posts |
Posted - 12/25/2004 : 03:32:24
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| Silverchair is named after a combination of the mispelt interpretation of the the Nirvana song sliver, and the classic alternative aussie rock song Berlin Chair by You Am I. |
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Aurora-borealis
- FB Fan -
Denmark
131 Posts |
Posted - 12/25/2004 : 08:28:12
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quote:
Originally posted by jediroller
The Rolling Stones.
Pack all my shit, get on a plane
Follow the sunset for 24 hours
Yeah, they named themselves after a song by Muddy Waters, didn't they? |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 12/25/2004 : 11:23:27
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Way too many bands named after Dylan lyrics, i.e. Barefoot Servants.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 12/25/2004 : 12:24:46
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| I am not sure on this one but I've wondered if Sugar Ray was named after the Jesus and Mary Chain Song by the same name on Honey's Dead? |
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
936 Posts |
Posted - 12/25/2004 : 19:53:43
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Yes the Rolling Stones were named after the Muddy Waters song "I'm A Rolling Stone"
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
-Johnny Thunders
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 12/26/2004 : 07:45:27
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| A Flock of Seagulls got their name from a line in The Stranglers' "Toiler on the Sea." |
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Aurora-borealis
- FB Fan -
Denmark
131 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2004 : 08:10:54
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quote:
Originally posted by WolfManMikeLonely
Yes the Rolling Stones were named after the Muddy Waters song "I'm A Rolling Stone"
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
-Johnny Thunders
www.transposed.net
A really good song(,) by the way... |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2004 : 14:31:30
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A Certain Ratio -> Brian Eno (The True Wheel)
 Take a bite of the chocolate coffin. |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2004 : 15:08:24
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Fugazi - Marillion
The Sisters Of Mercy - Leonard Cohen
Monster Magnet - Frank Zappa (Return Of The Son Of Monster Magnet)
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2004 : 19:24:52
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2004 : 22:14:32
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I dont think its that big a deal, I like to recognise band names from songs as to show off my knowledge of pop music, I certainly wouldnt email someone that used a song as a band name, thats a little freaky if you ask me.
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Jose Jones
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1758 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2004 : 22:21:15
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funny that "bands named after vonnegut" was mentioned, for i've always thought that the Pluto Gang would be a good band name. it proves that i know how to read, at least.
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2004 : 04:10:19
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Ladytron - Roxy Music
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Monsieur
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1688 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2005 : 08:20:26
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This Mortal Coil: Hamlet.
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2005 : 12:41:12
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The Waterboys named from a line in Lou Reed's The Kids. The Waterboys made some excellent records.
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mammynuns
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85 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2005 : 15:04:48
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theres a philly band called paint it black.
and as for radiohead, its named after the talking heads song radio head.
i dont think its a big deal. if i like the band i'll say, 'i dont care that they named themselves after a song. names dont mean anything anyway.' if i dont like the band i'll say, 'theyre just a bunch of unoriginal bastards and i fucking hate them.' |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2005 : 11:06:40
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Blonde Redhead
A song by DNA (blonde redhead)
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Bands Named For Songs
