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2 Interpol quizzes and 20 Interpol trivia questions.
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  Interpol Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Most of these lyrics are the opening line to an Interpol song. Just tell me which song they're from!
Average, 10 Qns, bmcskim, Aug 18 05
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  Interpol    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A simple quiz for even a new fan of the band Interpol.
Average, 10 Qns, PIXIES1282, Aug 18 05
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Interpol Trivia Questions
1. Which song opens with the line "I had seven faces, thought I knew which one to wear?"

From Quiz Interpol Lyrics

Answer: NYC

The line is followed by: "I'm sick of spending these lonely nights training myself not to care." A gorgeous song from Interpol's debut album.

2. Where was Daniel Kessler studying when he formed the band?

From Quiz Interpol

Answer: New York

The band was formed by Daniel while studying at New York University. He formed it with Greg Drudy on drums, Carlos Dengler on bass and Paul Banks taking up the lead vocal duties. Then later Sam Fogarino joined and took over on drums.

3. In which song does the singer declare "I'm timeless like a broken watch?"

From Quiz Interpol Lyrics

Answer: Take You On A Cruise

"I make money like Fred Astaire." In internet forums this has been quoted as an example of the band's suspect lyrics. It's still thought provoking - how exactly does Fred Astaire make money??

4. In which song does the singer promise to "commit no acts of violence?"

From Quiz Interpol Lyrics

Answer: Not Even Jail

"I promise to commit no acts of violence. Either physical or otherwise, if things come alive." From their "Antics" album.

5. Which song helpfully informs us "My best friend's a butcher?"

From Quiz Interpol Lyrics

Answer: Roland

"He has sixteen knives." From their debut.

6. Which song has a music video which includes a puppet at a scene of an accident?

From Quiz Interpol

Answer: Evil

The "Evil" video contains a puppet lip-synching to Paul's voice. It was played on MTV2 only a variety of times but has not received any serious play.

7. From which song does this lyric come: "We saw you from the urchin's side, from under the boat?"

From Quiz Interpol Lyrics

Answer: A Time To Be Small

"We saw you making knots, we saw you get the rope." This song closes the "Antics" album.

8. What indie label do the guys of Interpol belong to?

From Quiz Interpol

Answer: Matador Records

Matador signed the band in 2002 and issued a three-song single and the band's debut LP ("Turn On the Bright Lights") by year's end. The album made the band indie stars, and extensive touring around the world followed.

9. "I'm gonna pull in close, I'm gonna wrap you up tight." Which song features these lyrics?

From Quiz Interpol Lyrics

Answer: Obstacle 2

"I'm gonna play with the braids that you came here with tonight." There is also a song called "Obstacle 1" on the album. What exactly the obstacles are is up the listener.

10. How did they meet Blasco, their touring keyboardist?

From Quiz Interpol

Answer: Sam had previously played drums in a band with Blasco.

Blasco's first tour with Interpol was during the Curiosa Festival in July/August of 2004. Sam had previously played drums in a band with Blasco.

11. Which song contains the lyrics- "When she walks down the street she knows there's people watching?"

From Quiz Interpol Lyrics

Answer: Stella Was A Diver...

"The building fronts are just fronts to hide the people watching her." The full title of this song is "Stella Was A Diver And She Was Always Down."

12. When Greg Drudy left the band in 2000, what spot had to be replaced?

From Quiz Interpol

Answer: Drums

The band was formed by Daniel when he first started playing with Greg on drums. When Greg left the band in 2000, Daniel recruited Sam Fogarino to take his place.

13. Which song opens with the band's itinerary - "We ain't going to the town, we're going to the city?"

From Quiz Interpol Lyrics

Answer: Next Exit

"...make this place a heart to be a part of." A slight departure from what is expected from Interpol, this song features heavily a simple organ progression, but still builds into a signature epic.

14. Carlos Dengler had not originally played bass guitar, but decided to learn it for the sake of band. What instrument did he play in the past?

From Quiz Interpol

Answer: Guitar

Daniel Kessler struck up a friendship with another NYU student, Carlos Dengler, who had previously played guitar and felt like becoming involved with music for a second time. He took up the bass and keyboard duties.

15. In which song does the character say "It helps with the lights out?"

From Quiz Interpol Lyrics

Answer: Leif Erikson

"Her rabid glow is like braille to the night." Ponder that. Enough said.

16. What song cover did the band record for one of their CDs?

From Quiz Interpol

Answer: None

The band has not recorded a cover song and have indicated that they do not plan on doing so in the future.

17. Which song produced this lyric - "Touch your thighs I am the lonely one?"

From Quiz Interpol Lyrics

Answer: Narc

"Remember that last sweat 'cos that was the right one." This song was premiered live in concert long before the "Antics" album came out, and proved to be a fan favourite on the internet forums.

18. Carlos has another title other than guitar, bass, and keyboard player. What is it?

From Quiz Interpol

Answer: DJ

Carlos spins at clubs all over the world. He often spins at parties while the band is on tour and has hosted several ongoing parties in NYC.

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