the originality : Band names gone bland

Let's be honest here, modern band names SUCK. Within the past two years there has been an unprecedented movement towards band name homogenization. Before I get a silent "who cares" fired back at me, let me argue that this is a symptom of the bigger problem. Is it any wonder that so many of these bands create music that is just bland, recycled copies of itself?

Here's the short list: The music, the hives, the white stripes, the format, the finals, the weakerthans, the arcade fire, the stills, the killers, the shins, the strokes, the postal service (feel free to join in)...

All I'm saying here people is enough is enough already. For many this article comes too late, your band name has been immortalized in jewel casing, but for the new bands there is still hope! Don't let that pesky label or fellow band mates make you into the next naming tragedy. Hm. The Tragedy. Not bad...

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