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'Greatest Hits' not good enough? Quiz

When bands or artists release 'Best Of' albums, they sometimes opt for something off the chosen path namewise. See if you know how some bands choose to advertise their retirement fund.

A multiple-choice quiz by hootch. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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hootch

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285,892

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Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. What band released the album "Sand in the Vaseline" in 1992? Its subtitle was "Popular Favorites 1976 - 1992", even though they released their last record in 1988. Hint

Ramones

Blondie

Talking Heads

The Go-Go's

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Question 2 of 10

2. The 1990 album "23 Great Recordings by ..." was a pretty honestly titled compilation. Which artist completes the title? Hint

Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers

Ian Dury & the Blockheads

Tedje & De Flikkers

Sun Ra & His Arkestra

3. Which post-punk band released the album "A Brief History of the 20th Century" in 2000? It's true that they are among the most influential musicians of their generation, but that title is pushing it a bit, innit?

Hint

Wire

The Pop Group

Eater

Gang Of Four

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Question 4 of 10

4. Elvis Costello has released quite a few compilations with unusual titles. Which of the following isn't one of his? Hint

Out of Our Idiot

Deep in the Shallows: The Classic Singles Collection

Ten Bloody Marys & Ten How's Your Fathers

Taking Liberties

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which two bands both released a compilation album called "Substance"? Hint

The Make Up and Nation of Ulysses

Melvins and Pet Shop Boys

Mercury Rev and The Dictators

Joy Division and New Order

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2002, genius pop weirdos Sparks released a compilation with quite a nifty title. What was it? Hint

Lighten Up, Morrissey: More Sparks Hits

Inside the Maelstrom: Sparkling Sparks

This Album's Big Enough: The Best of Sparks

The Number One Album in Heaven and Hell

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was The Art Of Noise's 1987 compilation called? Hint

Punk

Cow

Silly

Daft

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Question 8 of 10

8. 1994 and 1995 saw the release of "Dirty Sweet Volume 1 & 2", compilation albums of a certain glamrock band. Which one? Hint

Alice Cooper

The Sweet

T. Rex

Slade

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Question 9 of 10

9. The 2001 2-disc album "A World Bewitched" sort of compiles the band The Fall's work during the 90s. However, on disc two there are several collaborations of singer Mark E. Smith with other bands. Which band isn't on the album? Hint

Elastica

Badly Drawn Boy

Inspiral Carpets

Pavement

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who ironically called their singles compilation "Greatest Hits ... So Far"? This is despite the fact that they only scored 4 UK Top 20 hits and released only one more album afterwards. Hint

Jane's Addiction

Public Image Limited

My Bloody Valentine

Bongwater

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What band released the album "Sand in the Vaseline" in 1992? Its subtitle was "Popular Favorites 1976 - 1992", even though they released their last record in 1988.

Answer: Talking Heads

Even though they emerged from the New York punk scene, Talking Heads managed quite a few actual hit singles. "Once in a Lifetime" (1981) was at number 14 in the UK charts. "Burning Down the House" (1983) was at number 9 in the US Hot 100. "Road to Nowhere" (1985) was a UK number 6 smash ... to name only their biggest singles. Not bad for a bunch of geeky misfits.

2. The 1990 album "23 Great Recordings by ..." was a pretty honestly titled compilation. Which artist completes the title?

Answer: Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers

The compilation contains two different versions of his cult hit "Roadrunner", bookending the album.

Answer: Gang Of Four

Almost every single guitar band with a claim to fame around the second half of the so-called 'Noughties claimed to be influenced by the angular funk sounds of the Gang Of Four (ao. The Rapture, Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party, and their ilk), though none of them could hold a candle to the Go4 at their peak. Earlier bands that claimed to be influenced by the four communists from Leeds are Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fugazi, and probably even Rage Against the Machine.

4. Elvis Costello has released quite a few compilations with unusual titles. Which of the following isn't one of his?

Answer: Deep in the Shallows: The Classic Singles Collection

"Deep in the Shallows" is a 2007 compilation of tunes by Australian band The Church, who are most fondly remembered for their "Under the Milky Way" single.

5. Which two bands both released a compilation album called "Substance"?

Answer: Joy Division and New Order

Joy Division and New Order share a few members. Bernard Albrecht (guitar), Peter Hook (bass) and Stephen Morris (drums) played in both bands. New Order's "Substance" was released in 1987. In 1988 Joy Division's "Substance" followed.

6. In 2002, genius pop weirdos Sparks released a compilation with quite a nifty title. What was it?

Answer: This Album's Big Enough: The Best of Sparks

Taking the 'band plays their best album in its entirety' live concept that was all the rage between 2005 and 2008 to its logical conclusion, Sparks are playing all of their 21 albums in their entirety. That means each and every one of their songs, played in order, on 21 consecutive nights, culminating on June 13th, 2008 in London's Shepherds Bush Empire with their latest masterpiece "Exotic Creatures of the Deep".

7. What was The Art Of Noise's 1987 compilation called?

Answer: Daft

It's a shame that the brilliant Art Of Noise is these days mostly remembered for their cover of Prince's "Kiss", featuring Tom Jones. Humbug.

8. 1994 and 1995 saw the release of "Dirty Sweet Volume 1 & 2", compilation albums of a certain glamrock band. Which one?

Answer: T. Rex

"Dirty Sweet" of course refers to the lyrics of the hit single "Get It On".

Answer: Pavement

At the time of this writing in 2008, there were 38 The Fall compilations on the market. Yes, you need to own all of them.

10. Who ironically called their singles compilation "Greatest Hits ... So Far"? This is despite the fact that they only scored 4 UK Top 20 hits and released only one more album afterwards.

Answer: Public Image Limited

PiL, the band formed by John Lydon (a.k.a. Johnny Rotten) after the Sex Pistols split up, scored UK hit singles with "Public Image" (#9), "Death Disco" (#20), "This is Not a Love Song" (#5) and "Rise" (#11).

Source: Author hootch

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