A Machine? Impossible! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Florence + The Machine

Florence + The Machine's first album, "Lungs", hit the shelves in mid-2009 to much acclaim, and while the song "Kiss with a Fist" is somewhat of an odd one, many of the different songs from her debut are varied in terms of style. The album remained in the UK's top forty chart for nearly a year, peaking in the #1 position, and it appeared on three different Billboard charts in the US.

Other hits from the album include "Dog Days Are Over" and "Drumming Song". The band is headed by Florence Welch on vocals.

Answer: Rage Against the Machine

Despite having adequate permission to perform alongside bands such as Anti-Flag at the event, they were physically barred from reaching the stage. After this, they joined the crowd to sing songs a cappella before the police intervened. The band, known for their songs "Bulls on Parade" and "Guerrilla Radio", broke up in 2000 and reunited seven years later to tour.

While front-man and singer Zack de la Rocha attempted to start a solo career, the rest of the band members joined Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden fame) to form Audioslave...who broke up in 2007. Chris Cornell later sang the theme song of the 2006 James Bond film, "Casino Royale", while Tom Morello, the guitarist for both Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, went solo to create the Street Sweeper Social Club.

Answer: Steam Machine

Released in 2005, Daft Punk's "Human After All" album was the third studio album in their electronic repertoire containing the hits "Robot Rock", "Technologic", "Human After All" and "The Prime Time of your Life". "Steam Machine" later appeared on the duo's second live album, "Alive 2007", which won the Grammy for 'Best Electronic Album' in 2009. Said album also reached #1 on the Billboard Electronic Chart after its release. Daft Punk consists of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, both of whom don robotic helmets during performances. Both were featured heavily in the Activision video game "DJ Hero".

Answer: The Secret Machines

The Secret Machines, known for their version of 'space rock', appeared alongside many Beatles remakes for the film and its soundtrack. Particularly, their noteworthy sound was used as a backing to Bono's vocals in the psychedelic "I Am the Walrus" sequence and versions of "Flying" and "Blue Jay Way".

While their third (self-titled) album reached #12 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, none of their singles from that or any previous album charted State-side. Many, however, have been UK singles.

Answer: Strict Machine

"I'm in love with a strict machine..." Goldfrapp released their first CD in 2000 and have since gained popularity on the UK charts, reaching Platinum status on their second and third albums ("Black Cherry" and "Supernature"). "Strict Machine" itself only reached #25 on the charts in the UK (and failed to chart at all overseas) but it was featured in numerous commercials, TV spots, and video games after its release. Upon a 2004 rerelease, "Strict Machine" hit #1 on the Billboard Dance Charts for Club Play.

Their two successive singles, "Ooh La La" and "Number 1", both achieved the same feat.

Answer: One Man Wrecking Machine

While Guster's songs have been popular on movie soundtracks and TV networks, their albums (through to "Ganging Up on the Sun") have been only moderately popular, appearing on a few 'Adult Top 40' charts in the US. "Ganging Up on the Sun" spawned three singles: "Manifest Destiny", "One Man Wrecking Machine", and their most popular, "Satellite", which appeared in the John Cusack film, "Martian Child". "Ganging Up on the Sun" peaked at #25 on the Billboard Top 200 to becoming their most popular album.

It was released in 2006.

Answer: Machine Head

Coincidentally also the name of a heavy metal band from California, "Machine Head" was Deep Purples sixth (and highest-charting) album. While side one of the set contains the fast-paced, upbeat song "Highway Star", side two includes the rock classic, "Smoke on the Water".

The album has since gone two times Platinum in the States. After its release, "Machine Head" hit #1 in the UK and Australia. The album also contains "Space Truckin'" and "Lazy".

Answer: True

While the "Machine" EP was a step before their debut full album, "Fever to Tell" (released in 2003), it featured the band's second single, "Pin", which also appeared in the subsequent album. Since these early days, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, originally from New York, have been big in the indie rock scene. Hits from their albums include "Maps", "Date With the Night", "Gold Lion" (from "Show Your Bones"), "Zero", and "Heads Will Roll" (from "It's Blitz"). All three of these CDs have since received critical acclaim and have appeared in the higher rankings of the Billboard Charts.

Answer: Fruit Machine

Later known for the "Shut Up and Let Me Go" iPod commercials and the song "That's Not My Name", The Ting Tings started performing in 2007. Their first album, "We Started Nothing", charted on three different Billboard Charts (peaking at #7) and hit the #1 spot in the UK.

Their debut album later hit Platinum in the UK. "Fruit Machine" only charted in Australia as the band had not yet released their CD and hadn't had public exposure. It wasn't until their second single, "Great DJ", that they began to spread worldwide. "Fruit Machine" was planned for re-release as a single but was canceled in favour of a different song.

Answer: Perpetual Motion Machine

Modest Mouse, an indie rock band known for their unique sound and style, released "No One's First and You're Next" in 2009 following the successful release of their previous full album, "We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank". Although the band is known for their earlier hit, "Float On", they remained popular in subsequent albums.

This EP is comprised of songs from their previous two albums, and the music video for its promo single, "King Rat", had begun to be directed by Heath Ledger before his passing away. "Satellite Skin" was selected as the first single instead.