Covers of Entire Albums Trivia Quiz

Answer: Exile On Main St.

Pussy Galore consisted - at the time - of Jon Spencer (now of The Blues Explosion), Neil Hagerty (later of Royal Trux, now with The Howling Hex), Julie Cafritz (later in The Action Swingers and Free Kitten, with Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon), Bob Bert (played with Sonic Youth before joining Pussy Galore, later played in The Action Swingers and Chrome Cranks), and Christina Martinez (Jon Spencer's wife; they played in Boss Hog together, which has been on hiatus since 2000). "Exile On Main St." was released in 1986, on cassette only.

It has since reappeared on various bootlegs. Sonic Youth never got round to recording their version of "The White Album". In 1988 they recorded "The Whitey Album", under the alias Ciccone Youth. This album had nothing to do with the Beatles however, but it did contain their underground hit cover of Madonna's "Get Into The Groove(y)".

Hence the bandname.

Answer: Dougal Reed

When the English underground guitar band th'Faith Healers split up in 1994 - they had been part of the so-called Camden-Lurch scene that also spawned Stereolab, Silverfish, Milk and Sun Carriage - guitar player Cullinan formed Quickspace Supersport. By the end of 1995 the British music press started raving about their singles, so what did the band do? They took a six month holiday.

In 1996 they reformed, minus half the previous members, and minus half their name. As Quickspace they released a couple of nice albums.

But their last one - 2000s "The Death of Quickspace" - made it seem like their story had come to an end. But in 2003 as well as in 2005 they released a single. Exciting innit?

Answer: Tusk

Later the story about them recording "Tusk" in 1987 in order to kill some time turned out to be a joke. The band, who had split in 1990, had been revived in 2002. They recorded their version of "Tusk" then and they thought it would be a good way to garner some press attention for their reunion. Which worked quite well, in fact.

Answer: The Queers - "Rocket To Russia"

The Queers are neither queercore nor homophobes. They're just a bunch of silly old pubescent boys in arrested development. But their songs about girls, stupidity, the beach and all things scatalogical, are often quite fun; as are their song titles, like "Mrs. Brown, You've got an Ugly Daughter". Sadly, they're also quite directly responsible for things like Blink 182. Shame.

Answer: Jon Cougar Concentration Camp

Coming out of the same scene as bands like The Queers, Screeching Weasel and their ilk, this band chose their name with the intention to shock. In a jocular way. What did John Cougar Mellencamp think of it? Anyone's guess. But this is what the FAQ-page of his website says:
Q There is a group called Jon Cougar Concentration Camp. Who are they, and does John have anything to do with them?
A They are a punk-rock group; one of their albums being a compilation of Ramones cover songs (bad ones at that, according to a review I read). And, no, John has nothing to do with them. Using that name perhaps was just an easy way for them to try to gain some notoriety and name recognition.
Huzzah!

Answer: Mary Lee's Corvette

Dylan himself was so taken with Mary Lee Kortes and her band that she was asked to open for him once, at the Hammerstein Ballroom. "He came on stage during my soundcheck and when I looked over he tipped his hat to me", she recalls. (quote from Uncut magazine, January 2005)

Answer: "Let It Be"

"What's the difference between Wembley and Nuremberg?" they seemed to ask. Laibach have often been accused of being facists. It's an easy mistake. If you hear a deep booming voice recite the words "Get Back! Get Back! Get Back to where you once belonged!" over teutonic beats and Wagnerian sounds, what's a poor guy to think? Maybe that Laibach are arch-satirists, cleverly disguised as moustachioed military bruisers? Check them out! Now!

Answer: "The Who Sell Out"

Petra, Rachel and Tanya were triplets, who used to sing together all the time. Petra and Rachel formed the band that dog, in 1991, and released three albums. They also performed together as the Haden Sisters.

Answer: Blur, Super Furry Animals, Suede

Most reviews of the album were rather unfavourable. And I must say, what Placebo do to "Bigmouth Strikes Again" is indecent; and most of the other tracks are just plain dull. Only the Boo Radleys produce an interesting version of the title track, while Bis make a spirited mockery of "The Boy with the Thorn in his Side".

Answer: Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg

The entire line up of the album consisted of The Three Wize Men, Wet Wet Wet, the Christians, the Wedding Present, Hue & Cry, Billy Bragg, Frank Sidebottom, Sonic Youth, Courtney Pine, Michelle Shocked, the Triffids and The Fall. You can probably guess that the resulting album isn't very balanced. Seek it out only for the Sonic Youth and the Fall contributions. And Frank Sidebottom's worth a giggle as well.