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Brilliant Names

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1. Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath

It's a suggestion for a holy day of witchcraft. After this year nothing was similar. It seems that the spell was very strong!

Engenheiros do Hawaii

If Hawaii is a paradise, and Humberto Gessinger and his friends did, it's obvious that their songs would be "fresh water and shade".

Average listal rating (274 ratings) 6.8  
3. Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand

If the death of Franz Ferdinand triggered the first World War, his 'back' will, for sure, shake the structures.

Average listal rating (93 ratings) 6.9  
4. Genesis
Genesis

It's the "Genesis" and NOTHING else matters.


Average listal rating (115 ratings) 6.1  
5. Kiss
Kiss

The Hurricane "KISS", known for it's make-up's, and their huge, well elaborated and even exaggerated concerts, has shown that a "kiss" can be much more than romantic and slush.


Average listal rating (119 ratings) 7.1  
6. Massive Attack
Massive Attack

Bombing the world with a mixture of hip-hop, jazz and soul, "Massive Attack" showed why they came into the world.


Average listal rating (116 ratings) 6.5  
7. Nightwish
Nightwish

"Never sigh for better world, it`s already composed, played and told. Every thought the music I write, everything a wish for the night".

Average listal rating (472 ratings) 7.4  
8. Nirvana
Nirvana

Nirvana, besides the fact of being target of all plukers, represents the pure freedom. And flying high, they achieved what many guys can't, charisma and good music.

Average listal rating (312 ratings) 6.7  
9. Oasis
Oasis

An "Oasis" in the desert. Do you want something better?
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Average listal rating (344 ratings) 8  
10. Queen
Queen

As precursor of rock as we know it today, it 's obvious the reason the name fit perfectly with reality. If the band is the queen, for sure they're princes of rock.




Red Hot Chili Peppers

Hot and spicy. The right recipe to make a crowd fall in love. I need guys like these in here.



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12. The Clash
The Clash

I don't know much about them, but I really liked the name. And it seems that they came to confront their similar, and show their difference.



Average listal rating (118 ratings) 6.6  
13. The Cranberries
The Cranberries

A small plant with a distinctive fruit. As the band.


Average listal rating (245 ratings) 7.4  
14. The Cure
The Cure

Do I really need to say? They're "The Cure"!

Average listal rating (283 ratings) 7.1  
15. The Killers
The Killers

Do I really need to say? 'The Killers' kill me.

Average listal rating (200 ratings) 7.2  
16. The Strokes
The Strokes

The name is a stroke of genius.

Average listal rating (404 ratings) 6.7  
17. U2
U2

I feel chills everytime I see the kiss in With or Without You. U2?



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18. Beirut
Beirut


Named as the lebanese city, sounds like an european band, but came from the States. Can it be more global and, yet, unique?


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19. Cake
Cake

A cup of funk, two spoons of ska, a pinch of rockabilly, pop as you like, filled with jazz and rap, and country to decorate. The basic recipe of the CAKE music.


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20. Daft Punk
Daft Punk

After Darlin' be criticized as a "bunch of Daft Punk," the new 'stupids' in the world of music decided to take a critical new way, electronic music.

Average listal rating (12 ratings) 7.3  
21. Bide ou Balde
Bide ou Balde

The name is so non-sense that every time you ask them, they give rise to a different explanation.


Average listal rating (30 ratings) 6.3  
22. Devo
Devo

I owe, I don't pay, and I refuse while I can. It's so much fun in portuguese. In fact, the name "Devo" comes "from their concept of 'de-evolution' - the idea that instead of evolving, mankind has actually regressed, as evidenced by the dysfunction and herd mentality of American society."


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23. Mamonas Assassinas
Mamonas Assassinas

With his exaggerated way of criticizing everybody, I'm almost sure death to them was conspiracy of Robocop gay!

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24. Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian

In this band, none of the seven members have these names. Why they then? The name Belle & Sebastian is inspired by Belle et Sébastien, a children's book by French writer Cécile Aubry.

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25. Of Montreal
Of Montreal

And I thought that only in Brazil had this story to mourn the sorrows singing. But it is much worse. This name, despite the controversy, was created because the love born in Montreal broke the heart of Kevin Barnes. So tacky. But with the voice of the singer I believe only if a relationship with a lumberjack Of Montreal.


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26. Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam

Vedder swears it's a tribute to the grandmother and jelly for her husband. I suspect that is only because he was "very crazy" with the jelly.


Average listal rating (31 ratings) 7.6  
27. Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes

As Mystique (x-men), the band changed it's name and members. I don't need to say why they call "The Mutants"


Average listal rating (44 ratings) 6.8  
28. Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk

The name means power plant, it's easy to understand why his music is electronic.

Average listal rating (356 ratings) 7.9  
29. Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin

Keith Moon of the Who said that the sound of them was heavy as a lead Zeppelin! If it's true, I don't know, but I will spread the story.

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30. Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters

The name "Foo Fighters" taken from the World War II term "Foo Fighter", used to refer to unidentified flying objects. Feeeear!!!


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31. Gotan Project
Gotan Project

Based on other works and to make a tribute album to the "Project Tango", they achieved success. But no creativity.



Average listal rating (89 ratings) 6.7  
32. The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys

One day someone asked Paul McCartney if he was jealous of any music and he said that, if it could be, The Beatles would have written 'God Only Knows'. Mick Jagger was talking in the U.S., that the rival of the Stones weren't The Beatles, but The Beach Boys. Good Guys!

Average listal rating (23 ratings) 7  
33. Titas
Titas

They faced the Olympian Gods and Zeus. They deserve to be here.


Average listal rating (65 ratings) 6.4  
34. The Libertines
The Libertines

They're the Casanova of music

Average listal rating (53 ratings) 7.4  
35. Legiao Urbana
Legiao Urbana

Like Gui said: Legião Urbana look very good on this list.
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36. 7 Year Bitch
7 Year Bitch

- What's the name of this movie?
- 7 years, bitch!

Average listal rating (76 ratings) 5.8  
37. Jamiroquai
Jamiroquai

The band name is a portmanteau of Jam session and "iroquai", based on the Iroquois, a Native American tribe. Native American tribe name is so bizarre


Average listal rating (23 ratings) 7.7  
38. Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello

I really like to know that "Bordello" refers to a brothel or a "gentleman's club". So different!

Average listal rating (50 ratings) 7.2  
39. Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull

I liked the sound of the name, but then I discovered that the name came from an Englishman who has established several agricultural machines in the 18th century, I gave up good names associated with unusual things!

Average listal rating (293 ratings) 7.1  
40. The White Stripes
The White Stripes

OMG, no one knows the relationship between these two guys. I bet they're friends with benefits, or worse. Exciting!

Average listal rating (8 ratings) 7.5  
41. Vampire Weekend
Vampire Weekend

I liked the name, but this crazy thing of honouring people, movies and everything sucks.

Average listal rating (52 ratings) 6.3  
42. The Used
The Used

Use me and abuse me.

Os Paralamas Do Sucesso

The official announcement of the band's first show was: "The Western Club presents shamefully Paralamas do Sucesso. Rock." I don't know why, because to me they're the only 'Splashguard' of success."


Average listal rating (10 ratings) 7.7  
44. Eagles Of Death Metal
Eagles Of Death Metal

Despite the name, Eagles of Death Metal is not a death metal band. So they cheat everyone. Very shrewd this name!

Average listal rating (35 ratings) 6.2  
45. LCD Soundsystem
LCD Soundsystem

I don't have an explanation, description or joke for this band. But Miguel likes this name, and I trust him





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Posted : 8 months ago at Jun 13 14:27
adorei as descrições xD adoro franz *-*
beijo
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Posted : 8 months ago at Jun 13 18:46
Baita idéia! \o\
Posted : 5 months, 1 week ago at Sep 2 17:39
Os outros até concordo, mas não dá pra dizer que Gênesis foi criativo. Pô, é só pegar o primeiro capitulo do livro mais lido do universo ! Essa até eu ! XD

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Because a good name is the first step for fame.

Thanks Juh e Miguel.

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