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New Model Army: too long of a name!
« on: February 02, 2015, 08:19:42 AM »
Let's all admit it, the name New Model Army is just too long of a name to be successful. Looking at super bands that made it in the industry, you'll notice that two words is the absolute maximum. R.E.M., U2, The Cure, Foo Fighters (originally The Foo Fighters but changed because it was three words), Queen, Blur, Oasis, the list goes on and on and on. And where are Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians now? Right. There may be the odd exception (yes you, Red Hot Chili Peppers), but we can all agree that with a name like New Model, or The Army, the Super Bowl would have been within reach.

Now funny you bring up the Super Bowl. I did some research, and guess what: Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Madonna, The Who, all bands that had the opportunity to play at the world's most prestigious music festival during  the last few years. Count the words. I say count them!

Point proven.

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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2015, 09:08:02 AM »
Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Madonna, The Who

Count the words. I say count them!

Eight words.
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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2015, 09:18:13 AM »
Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Madonna, The Who

Count the words. I say count them!

Eight words.
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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2015, 11:16:56 AM »
So basically we're after a one letter named band that plays songs that last less than 2 notes?? Its a toughie!!!
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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2015, 12:32:02 PM »
So basically we're after a one letter named band that plays songs that last less than 2 notes?? Its a toughie!!!

That'll be "A", then.  Remember them?!

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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2015, 02:40:24 PM »
Well, you have convinced me Bever.

No Supper-Bowl with a name like that for the NMA.  :D

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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2015, 04:57:41 PM »
Irrefutable logic I would say. And an exception is always required to prove a rule.  :)
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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2015, 05:25:26 PM »
Nice to realise The Who's been doing a gig in last five years. ;D
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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2015, 07:06:27 PM »
Lead singer with five syllables in his name also ! not good  :o
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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2015, 07:13:19 PM »
So basically we're after a one letter named band that plays songs that last less than 2 notes?? Its a toughie!!!

That'll be "A", then.  Remember them?!

Good call, sir!

Saw them live at some festival, somewhere, once... I'd totally forgotten them until you reminded me.  And thy were quite successful once...


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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2015, 07:46:06 PM »
fields of the nephilim?,
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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2015, 07:57:21 PM »
.......long name, long songs.....some things just take time....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8NMayki4Uc
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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2015, 08:09:22 PM »
Sorry but these posts are getting ridiculous. I know it's mean as a joke about another member's post but could we just please either back off of him or ignore it. ::)

If he wants an argument, then isn't this just fueling it?

Can we please get to just talking about music. As all of these posts are ridiculous and really just prolonging a senseless argument. This is more pointless than saying that the songs are too long.

This reminds me of school when I was 11 years old.
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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2015, 08:14:08 PM »
is the joke on me? i would like to know
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Re: New Model Army: too long of a name!
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2015, 08:19:14 PM »
my confidence has been at an all time low. it would be nice to think i have at least NMA family
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