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Concept Albums Trivia Quiz

A quiz on those special albums when music artists get REALLY creative.

A multiple-choice quiz by Oddball. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Oddball

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
182,413

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2156

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Moody Blues joined forces with the London Festival Orchestra in compiling this look at everyman's day. Hint

Seventh Sojourn

Days Of Future Passed

In Search Of A Lost Chord

Journey Through Time

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following concept albums is NOT a creation of former 'Yes' keyboardist Rick Wakeman? Hint

War Of The Worlds

The Six Wives Of Henry VIII

Journey To The Center Of The Earth

Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table

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Question 3 of 10

3. One side of this Rush album is based on a short story by author Ayn Rand. Hint

A Farewell To Kings

Fly By Night

Moving Pictures

2112

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Question 4 of 10

4. On which Electric Light Orchestra album will you find 'Concerto For A Rainy Day'? Hint

El Dorado

A New World Record

Time

Out Of The Blue

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Question 5 of 10

5. This Kiss album was intended as a soundtrack for a movie that was never released. Hint

Unmasked

Lick It Up

Creatures Of The Night

(Music From) The Elder

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Question 6 of 10

6. The landmark Pink Floyd album looked into the mind of a rock star going increasingly mental. Hint

The Wall

The Final Cut

Animals

Wish You Were Here

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Question 7 of 10

7. This country-crossover star tried their hand in the concept business by releasing an album with him/herself portraying a fictional artist. Hint

Faith Hill

Garth Brooks

Shania Twain

Chris LeDoux

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Question 8 of 10

8. This group re-invented themselves as a fictional group for a landmark album in the 1960's. Hint

The Byrds

The Beatles

The Rolling Stones

The Beach Boys

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Styx album centers on a futuristic society where automatons built to help humans rule them instead. Hint

Kilroy Was Here

Paradise Theatre

The Grand Illusion

Pieces of Eight

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Question 10 of 10

10. A visual/audial/vocally impaired youth who excels in arcade games was the subject of this Who album. Hint

Quadrophenia

Tommy

The Kids Are All Right

Happy Jack

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Moody Blues joined forces with the London Festival Orchestra in compiling this look at everyman's day.

Answer: Days Of Future Passed

This 1968 release contains the hit single 'Nights In White Satin'.

2. Which of the following concept albums is NOT a creation of former 'Yes' keyboardist Rick Wakeman?

Answer: War Of The Worlds

When Wakeman took 'King Arthur' on tour, he presented the piece as an ice show. Other Wakeman concepts include musical renditions of George Orwell's '1984' and the book of Genesis called 'In The Beginning.'

3. One side of this Rush album is based on a short story by author Ayn Rand.

Answer: 2112

The story by the author of 'Atlas Shrugged' deals with a futuristic society that has outlawed musical instruments.

4. On which Electric Light Orchestra album will you find 'Concerto For A Rainy Day'?

Answer: Out Of The Blue

The selections include 'Standing In The Rain', 'Big Wheels Turning', 'Thunder and Lightning' and the hit single, 'Mr. Blue Sky'.

5. This Kiss album was intended as a soundtrack for a movie that was never released.

Answer: (Music From) The Elder

Kiss paired with producer Bob Ezrin, who had success with 'Destroyer' in 1976. This time, the strings, choir and ballads did not help. The failure of the album was the final straw for guitarist Ace Frehley, who left soon after.

6. The landmark Pink Floyd album looked into the mind of a rock star going increasingly mental.

Answer: The Wall

The 1979 release became a motion picture in 1982 with Boomtown Rats leader Bob Geldof as 'Pink'.

7. This country-crossover star tried their hand in the concept business by releasing an album with him/herself portraying a fictional artist.

Answer: Garth Brooks

The 1999 release had Brooks starring as the fictional Chris Gaines.

8. This group re-invented themselves as a fictional group for a landmark album in the 1960's.

Answer: The Beatles

1967's 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' continues to be one of the highest selling rock albums of all time. If only the 1978 movie did as well...

9. This Styx album centers on a futuristic society where automatons built to help humans rule them instead.

Answer: Kilroy Was Here

When Styx toured 'Kilroy' in 1983, the stage show featured live dancing robots and film clips with guitarist Tommy Shaw and actor Robert Romanus ('Fast Times At Ridgement High'). The album features the hit song 'Mr. Roboto'.

10. A visual/audial/vocally impaired youth who excels in arcade games was the subject of this Who album.

Answer: Tommy

Possibly one of the best of the concept albums, this became the basis for a hit movie in 1975 with Who leader Roger Daltrey in the lead role. Supporting actors include Oliver Reed, Ann-Margaret, Elton John, Tina Turner and Jack Nicholson.

Source: Author Oddball

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