band

band

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(noun) A thin strip of flexible material used to encircle and bind one object or to hold a number of objects together: a metal band around the bale of cotton.
(noun) A strip or stripe that contrasts with something else in color, texture, or material.
(noun) A narrow strip of fabric used to trim, finish, or reinforce articles of clothing.
(noun) Something that constrains or binds morally or legally: the bands of marriage and family.
(noun) A simple ungrooved ring, especially a wedding ring.

Usually when a band makes it big, some PR person will write a whole load of bollocks saying that the new album from * insert generic indie band* is the equivalent of the