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Eclectic Album Mix Part One Trivia Quiz

These albums are mainly Rock, Pop, Punk and New Wave. All you have to do is name the artist, good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by 50ftqueenie. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
50ftqueenie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
240,915

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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800

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which female singer song writer has albums called 'Little Earthquakes', 'Under the Pink' and 'Boys for Pele'? Hint

PJ Harvey

Debbie Harry

Liz Phair

Tori Amos

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Choke', 'Miaow' and 'Quench' Which UK band do these albums belong to? Hint

The Wedding Present

The Housemartins

The Beautiful South

Bananarama

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Modern Life is Rubbish', 'Parklife' and 'Thinktank'. Which Britpop band? Hint

Crowded House

Oasis

Blur

The Divine Comedy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which groundbreaking artist do these albums belong to: 'Trout Mask Replica', 'Lick My Decals off Baby' and 'Clearspot'? Hint

Frank Zappa

Iggy Pop

Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band

Ziggy Stardust

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which band with an unusual vocalist had success with these albums: 'Head Over Heels', 'Victorialand' and 'Heaven or Las Vegas'? Hint

Portishead

The Cocteau Twins

The Go Betweens

Moloko

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Question 6 of 10

6. This artist had many hits with a band, these are a few of his solo albums: 'World Shut Your Mouth', 'Fried', 'Peggy Suicide' and 'Jehovakill'. Hint

Adam Ant

Pete Wylie

Julian Cope

Bob Mould

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Casanova', 'Regeneration' and 'Fin De Siecle'. Which Irish band do these albums belong to? Hint

The Divine Comedy

The Pogues

The Stiff Little Fingers

Simple Kid

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Pretty on the Inside', 'Live Through This' and 'Celebrity Skin' Which female fronted band are these albums from? Hint

Belly

The Voodoo Queens

Hole

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'The Eight Legged Groove Machine', 'Hup' and 'Never Loved Elvis'. Which UK band released these albums? Hint

The Inspiral Carpets

The Wonderstuff

Pop Will Eat Itself

Manic Street Preachers

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Daydream Nation', 'Goo' and 'Dirty' Which American band released these albums? Hint

The Pixies

Dinosaur Jr

Husker Du

Sonic Youth

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which female singer song writer has albums called 'Little Earthquakes', 'Under the Pink' and 'Boys for Pele'?

Answer: Tori Amos

One of her most interesting albums is 'Strange Little Girls' where she sings songs written by men about women, but turns them around and sings them from a female perspective.

2. 'Choke', 'Miaow' and 'Quench' Which UK band do these albums belong to?

Answer: The Beautiful South

Briana Corrigan left the band in 1994 and was replace by Jacquie Abbott. Corrigan has since released a solo album and has recorded songs with Will Oldham (Bonnie Prince Billy).

3. 'Modern Life is Rubbish', 'Parklife' and 'Thinktank'. Which Britpop band?

Answer: Blur

Blur were probably one of the biggest bands of the Britpop movement.

4. Which groundbreaking artist do these albums belong to: 'Trout Mask Replica', 'Lick My Decals off Baby' and 'Clearspot'?

Answer: Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band

Captain Beefheart (born Don Glen Vliet) has since retired from music to concentrate on his painting.

5. Which band with an unusual vocalist had success with these albums: 'Head Over Heels', 'Victorialand' and 'Heaven or Las Vegas'?

Answer: The Cocteau Twins

Elizabeth Fraser voiced the Elvish laments for Gandalf in the first two 'Lord of the Rings' films.

6. This artist had many hits with a band, these are a few of his solo albums: 'World Shut Your Mouth', 'Fried', 'Peggy Suicide' and 'Jehovakill'.

Answer: Julian Cope

Julian Cope, formerly of The Teardrop Explodes has also recorded as Queen Elizabeth and Brain Donor.

7. 'Casanova', 'Regeneration' and 'Fin De Siecle'. Which Irish band do these albums belong to?

Answer: The Divine Comedy

Neil Hannon wrote and performed the theme tune for 'Father Ted' a British Sitcom. He also wrote 'My Lovely Horse' for the episode 'A Song for Europe'.

8. 'Pretty on the Inside', 'Live Through This' and 'Celebrity Skin' Which female fronted band are these albums from?

Answer: Hole

Hole split in 2002, Courtney Love has since released her solo album 'America's Sweetheart'.

9. 'The Eight Legged Groove Machine', 'Hup' and 'Never Loved Elvis'. Which UK band released these albums?

Answer: The Wonderstuff

The Wonderstuff's original line up was Miles Hunt, Rob Jones (died 1993), Malcolm Treece and Martin Gilks (died 2006).

10. 'Daydream Nation', 'Goo' and 'Dirty' Which American band released these albums?

Answer: Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth formed in 1981. One of their better known songs is probably 'Kool Thing' featuring vocals from Public Enemy's Chuck D.

Source: Author 50ftqueenie

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