This week's topic is: Book Titles That Would Make Great Band Names
What a fun topic! While scrolling through my Goodreads, I realized that there are a lot of book titles that would make good band names, so I just decided to randomly pick a few. I tend to listen to metal/post-hardcore/metalcore/rock/etc. genres the most, so band names can get pretty weird on their own and which is why I think so many book titles sounded plausible, haha! I will try to compare most of these to the vibes they give me in relation to specific bands/artists, but we'll see where it goes!
The Starless Sea
This might be a sort of dreamy instrumental piece, maybe like Animals as Leaders but more melodic and trance-like, maybe mixed with Sleep Token or Crywolf? The possibilities seem pretty wide for this one.
Sin Eater
Definitely something metal, right? Probably deathcore or something similar. I'd say that's too cliche'd, but deathcore band names are often extremely cliche'd, so it's a perfect fit! Think Chelsea Grin, Whitechapel.
The Luminous Dead
Something metalcore-esque perhaps, but with a depressive streak, like Holding Absence. The Plot in You might also be a good fit?
We Ride the Storm
This makes me think of a really strong post-hardcore/metalcore like Underoath or We Came as Romans.
Nevernight
I'm thinking maybe along the lines of Falling in Reverse, a little mix of everything--rock, metalcore, a little rap qualities thrown into to mix. Nevernight is such a masterpiece of a book/trilogy to me with such a precision to the writing that still feels casual and also flawless, which is how I feel about Falling in Reverse lately. Made by people who really know their craft.
Lost Boy
I feel like this could range from something sort of folksie/indie like Ben Howard to maybe a solo acoustic-leaning act like John Floreani to something like nothing.nowhere or maybe just your average alternative/rock group? Lost Boy also makes me think of NF. I guess just anything depressing for this one?
Alias Hook
I could see this as something alternative, or maybe something like Osatia. Maybe badflower? Issues might be a fun match as well. This is a bit of a mixed bag whichever way you want to spin it. Who's to say?
This Savage Song
Since this book has a violin, this has to be some musical group that includes a violin. I personally love when violins are incorporated into metal, but I think this could also be a really unique group like the Vitamin String Quartet who cover a lot of songs with beautiful instrumentals.
And the Trees Crept In
Maybe something like Bad Omens? I really don't know, but I can absolutely imagine seeing 'And the Trees Crept In' on the bill of some local gig (Anyone here ever been to Chain Reaction in Anaheim? Definitely a little venue like that to start out).
Mexican Gothic
I don't know! If you want to go the Gothic route, maybe add something like My Chemical Romance (I know, not Gothic, but close enough?). I could weirdly maybe see something like Fever 333 that sort of packs an unexpected punch--you just don't know what you're going to get, just like the book! Or go old school with Saosin. It'd also be cool to incorporate some Mexican culture, just throwing it out there...
The Hunting Party
This seems like it should be something heavy or rock. I'm fresh out of examples.
and... because how could I not?
The Devil Wears Prada
(for those that don't know, The Devil Wears Prada is also a fantastic metalcore band that I've been listening to since I was like 12, so I think it fits well!)
The Starless Sea
This might be a sort of dreamy instrumental piece, maybe like Animals as Leaders but more melodic and trance-like, maybe mixed with Sleep Token or Crywolf? The possibilities seem pretty wide for this one.
Sin Eater
Definitely something metal, right? Probably deathcore or something similar. I'd say that's too cliche'd, but deathcore band names are often extremely cliche'd, so it's a perfect fit! Think Chelsea Grin, Whitechapel.
The Luminous Dead
Something metalcore-esque perhaps, but with a depressive streak, like Holding Absence. The Plot in You might also be a good fit?
We Ride the Storm
This makes me think of a really strong post-hardcore/metalcore like Underoath or We Came as Romans.
Nevernight
I'm thinking maybe along the lines of Falling in Reverse, a little mix of everything--rock, metalcore, a little rap qualities thrown into to mix. Nevernight is such a masterpiece of a book/trilogy to me with such a precision to the writing that still feels casual and also flawless, which is how I feel about Falling in Reverse lately. Made by people who really know their craft.
Lost Boy
I feel like this could range from something sort of folksie/indie like Ben Howard to maybe a solo acoustic-leaning act like John Floreani to something like nothing.nowhere or maybe just your average alternative/rock group? Lost Boy also makes me think of NF. I guess just anything depressing for this one?
Alias Hook
I could see this as something alternative, or maybe something like Osatia. Maybe badflower? Issues might be a fun match as well. This is a bit of a mixed bag whichever way you want to spin it. Who's to say?
This Savage Song
Since this book has a violin, this has to be some musical group that includes a violin. I personally love when violins are incorporated into metal, but I think this could also be a really unique group like the Vitamin String Quartet who cover a lot of songs with beautiful instrumentals.
And the Trees Crept In
Maybe something like Bad Omens? I really don't know, but I can absolutely imagine seeing 'And the Trees Crept In' on the bill of some local gig (Anyone here ever been to Chain Reaction in Anaheim? Definitely a little venue like that to start out).
Mexican Gothic
I don't know! If you want to go the Gothic route, maybe add something like My Chemical Romance (I know, not Gothic, but close enough?). I could weirdly maybe see something like Fever 333 that sort of packs an unexpected punch--you just don't know what you're going to get, just like the book! Or go old school with Saosin. It'd also be cool to incorporate some Mexican culture, just throwing it out there...
The Hunting Party
This seems like it should be something heavy or rock. I'm fresh out of examples.
and... because how could I not?
The Devil Wears Prada
(for those that don't know, The Devil Wears Prada is also a fantastic metalcore band that I've been listening to since I was like 12, so I think it fits well!)
What book titles do you think would make good band names?
This Savage Song would be a great band name! I also really love The Luminous Dead as a band name though it probably wouldn't be the kind of music I'd listen to.
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I like And The Trees Crept In and We Ride The Storm! I agree, there were just so many choices this week!
ReplyDeleteMexican Gothic is a great band name.
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These all sound like band names, I mean who knew? Until this TTT prompt? I love your examples too😁
ReplyDeleteWe Ride The Storm would be an awesome metal band!
ReplyDeleteI also like Nevernight. :)
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Lost Boy sounds like my kind of music. I like it when bands mix up their styles like that.
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I love this. Here is my TTT-https://paigesofbook.blogspot.com/2020/04/top-ten-tuesday-book-titles-that-would.html.
ReplyDeleteI love your list, but The Devil Wears Prada and Sin Eater are my favorites on here.
ReplyDeleteAnd The Trees crept In would be an awesome band name, for sure. Love that one. The Starless Sea is great as well, and Sin Eater too. Great list! And yes Lost Boy could go so many different ways!
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