Is there a specific word (or words) for albums which are named after lyrics of a song on that album?
Self-titled or eponymous albums are named after the artist, while albums with a song of the same name have a title track.
However, is there a particular term for an album that is named after lyrics?
Examples include:
U2 – All That You Can't Leave Behind – lyrics from 'Walk On'
Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon – lyrics from 'Brain Damage'
Beastie Boys – Licence to Ill – lyrics from 'Paul Revere'
Note: there's a similar question here, but it's the inverse to my question.
Best Answer
Just for the record,
the only phrase I've ever heard used to describe this, even in the business, is simply
{Interestingly, nor is there a term for "album title taken from one particular song." Nor is there a word for "sentence-like title" (Eg "Never mind the bollocks...") Of course, for "album named after the band" it's "self-titled" (or "eponymous" if you want to sound "intelligent").}