band names vs. band quality

[David Oskard <dno@cvl.umd.edu>]

	I actually think there is a lot that can be told from a bands name
alone.  If a band has a creative name (i.e. what was it? Screaming Iguanas
in Love?) chances are that they are on the whole, making some creative
music (hopefully).  This doesn't always work of course, but having had
a radio show at U Md. for 3 years, I've found some of the most incredible
music just by pickin' em out, either by the album cover or the name of the
band.  That's how I found Pink Industry and Regressive Aid (does anyone
know the scoop on these guys?  --the record got stolen out of the studio
and then of course my quality (ahem) Memorex busted.)  

...and another thing.  An interesting name is much more fun to say over
the air--you can even get away with saying obscenities that way, not that
I would ever dream of such a transgression.  Hey, has anyone heard of
Delay Tactics?  They're Canadian I believe.

One last hint for all you risk-takers out there:  some of the most bizarre
musical noises are found on records with very minimalist album covers--this
may be due to the   bizarre == limited budget factor, but I must stop this
rambling don't you think?        later.......


			David (dno@cvl.umd.edu)

Be good or be otherwise.