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Title: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Intothewind on February 15, 2015, 07:28:07 PM
Just listening to Death cub for cutie, thinking how great they are but how awful their name is, what a shame this is! It had taken me till last year to properly listen to Killing Joke, love them now but the name always put me off.

Obviously this is highly subjective (ain't a lot if things!) but I was wondering if you can think of more bands that you like, but hate their name?

It goes without saying that for me New Model Army is a cracking name - then as now, actually does anyone not think much of the name?
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Heno on February 15, 2015, 07:34:26 PM
i like the name killing joke. it was probably more the pop stuff that didn't allow me to listen to them


the levellers is a terrible name
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Master Ray on February 15, 2015, 07:41:50 PM
The Beatles... the biggest band in music history and their name was a stupid pun...  ::)
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Heno on February 15, 2015, 07:45:25 PM
a ha
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: szmurf on February 15, 2015, 07:48:05 PM
I like the Candyskins but don't like the name.  Sounds kinky, though.
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Anna Woman von NRW on February 15, 2015, 08:12:04 PM
Fields of the fracking Nephilim - try typing that into youtube when you've had a few  ;D
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Heno on February 15, 2015, 08:13:34 PM
the clash


Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Pol on February 15, 2015, 08:27:05 PM
Queens of the stone age
Brilliant band bit of a strange name
Tool another brilliant band can be difficult to search for stuff on the net without getting drills etc n then you get a holes calling you a tool when your wearing a t shirt
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Heno on February 15, 2015, 08:48:09 PM
red hot chilli peppers

what a terrible name

Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Pol on February 15, 2015, 09:42:31 PM
Masters of reality
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Intothewind on February 15, 2015, 10:09:56 PM
red hot chilli peppers

what a terrible name

This is a classic example of a name suiting a band when they started but that they then grew out of, there must be loads of these. The Beatles is a fine example, a crapy pun that became a mega successful, mature and quite experimental (at times) band. 
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Amandistan on February 16, 2015, 01:26:07 AM
Strange thing is that i love the name Killing Joke but the music is not really my thing. I have tried it several times too.

I also like "Queens of the Stone Age" as well. i must do some thinking.

For me it's "Fleet Foxes" but there is a reason. There is a brand of enema called fleet in the states and I sort of associate the word with poop.

Also "Foo Fighters" WT-actual-F does that even mean?


I recently learned there was once a band called "Butthole Surfers". There should not be a band called and I wish i could get the image out of me head forever. However the song that I heard was not bad nor was it about surfing on someone's butthole. It would have to be a David and Goliath scenario for that to really work. 

 
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Johnz on February 16, 2015, 06:15:42 AM

Also "Foo Fighters" WT-actual-F does that even mean?


I guess it's short for Kung-Fu fighters

Gay Dad is one that springs to mind.
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Bever on February 16, 2015, 07:40:56 AM
Billy Talent
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Intothewind on February 16, 2015, 09:06:41 AM
Killing joke just feels like a too obvious and heavy handed name for a band. I believe It may be partly inspired by this wonderful Monty python sketch: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienp4J3pW7U

Just seems like a real clumsy name to me, I can imagine coming up with it when I was 15 or something. It's funny though, personal taste in names and the personal associations with them. I've been in a few bands and we could never agree on a name  :o
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Shush on February 16, 2015, 09:56:57 AM
Smashing pumpkins  :o
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Intothewind on February 16, 2015, 10:02:44 AM
Ouch, yes!
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Wessexy Witch on February 16, 2015, 10:16:27 AM
Strange thing is that i love the name Killing Joke but the music is not really my thing. I have tried it several times too.

I also like "Queens of the Stone Age" as well. i must do some thinking.

For me it's "Fleet Foxes" but there is a reason. There is a brand of enema called fleet in the states and I sort of associate the word with poop.

Also "Foo Fighters" WT-actual-F does that even mean?


I recently learned there was once a band called "Butthole Surfers". There should not be a band called and I wish i could get the image out of me head forever. However the song that I heard was not bad nor was it about surfing on someone's butthole. It would have to be a David and Goliath scenario for that to really work.

Never Google that band when you're at work.
My bloke did and questions were asked !
 ;D
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Heno on February 16, 2015, 11:19:11 AM
ahahahaha funny


i have a number of bands that have socially terrible names but its on purpose. and i am not sure people here would appreciate it.
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Intothewind on February 16, 2015, 12:30:30 PM
ahahahaha funny


i have a number of bands that have socially terrible names but its on purpose. and i am not sure people here would appreciate it.

Yes never Google Sex gang children, BIG mistake - great band though!
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: sozbot on February 16, 2015, 12:54:32 PM
Billy Talent

Hahaha yes! First time I saw that name I was sure it had to be a joke.

This may be unpopular, but I hate the name Revolting Cocks. It just makes me not want to listen to their music, even though my husband tells me they're great.
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Rusco on February 16, 2015, 01:16:21 PM
Aggressive Rhubarb

Old Man's Child

Horrorpops

Angry Old Man & The ****-You Youth

Battle Beast

 ;D

Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Intothewind on February 16, 2015, 01:18:07 PM
Aggressive Rhubarb

Old Man's Child

Horrorpops

Angry Old Man & The ****-You Youth

Battle Beast

 ;D

Battle beast is a great name! no idea who it is though....
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Rusco on February 16, 2015, 01:20:34 PM
It's another Finnish hero/power/metal band:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqkeuEjw7Qo&feature=player_detailpage
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Intothewind on February 16, 2015, 07:23:13 PM
It's another Finnish hero/power/metal band:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqkeuEjw7Qo&feature=player_detailpage

Loving this :-*
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Master Ray on February 16, 2015, 07:24:14 PM

Also "Foo Fighters" WT-actual-F does that even mean?


I guess it's short for Kung-Fu fighters

Gay Dad is one that springs to mind.

'Foo Fighters' was what they called UFO's back in the forties / fifties... I think.  I've picked up a lot of useless trivia over the years, some of it might have got mixed up in my rapidly ageing noggin...

Gay Dad... truly terrible name, but were they a great band?  I seem to remember they were enormously fashionable in the UK.. for about ten minutes...  :(
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Intothewind on February 16, 2015, 07:46:38 PM

Also "Foo Fighters" WT-actual-F does that even mean?


I guess it's short for Kung-Fu fighters

Gay Dad is one that springs to mind.

'Foo Fighters' was what they called UFO's back in the forties / fifties... I think.  I've picked up a lot of useless trivia over the years, some of it might have got mixed up in my rapidly ageing noggin...

Gay Dad... truly terrible name, but were they a great band?  I seem to remember they were enormously fashionable in the UK.. for about ten minutes...  :(

Ahh has to be a band you really like  :D 
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Shush on February 19, 2015, 08:26:42 PM
spooky tooth
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: peternotbaldyet on February 20, 2015, 12:37:46 PM
The New Fast Automatic Daffodils. Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine. F#ckbuttons, Shot and Shine. There's really no need..!
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Pol on February 20, 2015, 01:23:32 PM
Biffy Clyro wtf were Ayrshire's finest thinking, ok i know the supposed answer but still
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: lotus on February 20, 2015, 06:21:35 PM
spooky tooth

Perfect name for a band with a LP "Ceremony" ;)
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Master Ray on February 20, 2015, 07:15:02 PM
Damn, can't believe I forgot Biffy Clyro... excellent band but whats that name all about?
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Intothewind on February 20, 2015, 07:36:28 PM
Terrible name Biffy Clyro, but maybe we ain't getting the meaning, sounds like something to do with The Beano?
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Rusco on February 20, 2015, 07:38:49 PM
Anal Thunder






 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Intothewind on February 20, 2015, 07:55:26 PM
Anal Thunder






 ;D ;D ;D

Sweet Jesus I hope thats a real name!
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Master Ray on February 20, 2015, 08:02:12 PM
I'm scared to google 'anal thunder'...
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Rusco on February 20, 2015, 08:04:26 PM
You ready for them? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=FyUouTFxKoA)

Well, just knew them by the name though. Crazy Finns.  ;)
The vid's just funny and actually quite catchy song about wasted times.
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Master Ray on February 20, 2015, 08:11:33 PM
Anal Thunder






 ;D ;D ;D

You sure you're not confusing them with 'Anal Danger'...?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI2RJJeRzgY
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: lotus on February 20, 2015, 08:15:31 PM
Nothing wrong with that  ;D
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Pol on February 20, 2015, 10:26:17 PM
Rumour has it the biffy boys have a mate called Clifford and one day they were looking for a pen n someone said use Clifford's biro
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Master Ray on February 20, 2015, 10:34:18 PM
Rumour has it the biffy boys have a mate called Clifford and one day they were looking for a pen n someone said use Clifford's biro

Good Lord, you're as drunk as I am...
Title: Re: Great bands with terrible names...
Post by: Pol on February 21, 2015, 05:09:58 AM
Honest truth I've heard that might be bull shit