Brilliant Names

Black Sabbath

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:01:24 GMT

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

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:56:02 GMT

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

Franz Ferdinand

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:04:51 GMT

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

Genesis

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:26:13 GMT

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

Kiss

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:27:58 GMT

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.

Massive Attack

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:24:39 GMT

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

Nightwish

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:27:02 GMT

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

Nirvana

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:59:12 GMT

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.

Oasis

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:56:32 GMT

An "Oasis" in the desert. Do you want something better?

Queen

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:56:15 GMT

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

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:03:17 GMT

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

The Clash

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:19:13 GMT

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.

The Cranberries

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:27:47 GMT

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

The Cure

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:05:38 GMT

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

The Killers

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:05:50 GMT

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

The Strokes

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:16:42 GMT

The name is a stroke of genius.

U2

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:58:43 GMT

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

Beirut

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:04:13 GMT

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

Cake

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:10:07 GMT

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.

Daft Punk

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:20:33 GMT

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.

Bide ou Balde

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:37:51 GMT

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

Devo

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:56:40 GMT

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."

Mamonas Assassinas

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:16:33 GMT

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

Belle & Sebastian

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:21:43 GMT

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.

Of Montreal

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:30:24 GMT

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.

Pearl Jam

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:50:51 GMT

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.

Os Mutantes

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:57:59 GMT

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

Kraftwerk

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:13:35 GMT

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

Led Zeppelin

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:23:11 GMT

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.

Foo Fighters

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:31:09 GMT

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

Gotan Project

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:34:26 GMT

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

The Beach Boys

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:42:54 GMT

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!

Titas

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:53:11 GMT

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

The Libertines

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:58:54 GMT

They're the Casanova of music

Legiao Urbana

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:21:20 GMT

Like Gui said: Legião Urbana look very good on this list.

7 Year Bitch

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:20:24 GMT

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

Jamiroquai

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:21:57 GMT

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

Gogol Bordello

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:28:39 GMT

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

Jethro Tull

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:36:03 GMT

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!

The White Stripes

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:42:02 GMT

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

Vampire Weekend

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:43:30 GMT

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

The Used

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:46:19 GMT

Use me and abuse me.

Os Paralamas Do Sucesso

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:56:37 GMT

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."

Eagles Of Death Metal

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:04:24 GMT

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

LCD Soundsystem

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:04:37 GMT

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