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Great Band names

Rob Fitzpatrick has covered terrible band names elsewhere, so what about band names that work...you read the name out loud and think "That's a winner"

Here's a few I like:

- Sonic Youth
- Teenage Fanclub
- Nightmares on Wax
- Broken Social Scene
- Daft Punk
- Hot Chip

Remember its not about whether you like the music, its on the name only....

New Albums

Any good albums coming out soon that I should be keeping my ears open for?
Particularly interested in knowing when Portishead and Morrissey are planning to release new material.
Portishead, I heard were planning a new album this year, which has a been a long time coming, in a Stone Roses kind of way.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Films of The Year

It is mainly music chat here but would be interested in hearing from fellow Wordies on their cinematic favourites of the year.

If you are interested here are mine
1. Once - gorgeous music and a "love" story chucked in on a low budget
2. No Country for Old Men - if Javier Bardem doesn't win an Oscar there is no justice...The Coen Brothers back to their best.
3. American Gangster - Denzel Washington on top form as always.
4. Bourne Identity - non-stop "blink and you'll miss it" action
5. Michael Clayton - an intelligent thriller with great performances from Clooney, Wilkinson and Swinton.

...and you?

Wedding tunes

Ok, I'm getting married next year and would appreciate some ideas on music that will get the guests up and grooving.
I know the esteemed Word Podcast gents have discussed "party tunes" but any further contributions would be most welcome.
Any party starters?
Any clear the dancefloor tunes to avoid?