I think Eels comes out nicer than The Eels
One thing I don't know is (the) Arcade Fire. I just neglect the definite article, but on their EP, it's THE Arcade Fire.

I think minus the article is better.

Why are there no bands with an indefinite article? Oh. A Fire Inside. That's the only one I can think of.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Mon 1 Jun 2009, 12:15, 1 reply, 17 years ago)

There could be many
but it doesn't sound as good, so they probably remained in obscurity whilst their more definite rivals surged ahead. There was a big popularity boom in bands starting with 'the' this decade, but it'll probably change and weird avant garde names will become de rigeur once again.
(Land of Green Ginger It's dreamy weather, Mon 1 Jun 2009, 12:19, Reply)

avant garde is the way to go
I first saw the name of Menomena and thought "What a load of shit" but they're actually ACE. Love them.

Still think Rocket Baby Dolls is a great name for a band. If anyone knows which band started out like that I will give you a cookie.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Mon 1 Jun 2009, 12:31, Reply)

I'd have to guess...
...but it could be The Ramones. Sounds about right.
(Land of Green Ginger It's dreamy weather, Mon 1 Jun 2009, 12:40, Reply)

Nope, fraid not.
Completely wrong genre/era, as well. It's named after a Japanese porn film the founding members were watching. They had another daft name, can't remember it, though.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Mon 1 Jun 2009, 12:42, Reply)

Muse suck
probably.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 1 Jun 2009, 13:38, Reply)

I don't like you.

( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Mon 1 Jun 2009, 15:28, Reply)