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Quiz about First Impressions of The Strokes

First Impressions of The Strokes Quiz

This a quiz about my favourite band and their incredible album, "First Impressions of Earth".

A multiple-choice quiz by fabalbert. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
fabalbert

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
226,198

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
434

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the opening line of the album, "First Impressions of Earth"? Hint

Two can be complete without the rest of the world

Up on a hill is where we begin

Some people think they're always right

Everybody sees me but it's not that easy

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the first single to be released from "First Impressions of Earth"? Hint

Razorblade

Ask Me Anything

Heart in a Cage

Juicebox

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the only track on the album that does not have their usual two guitars/bass guitar/drums/vocals setup? Hint

Ask Me Anything

Red Light

Evening Sun

Killing Lies

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who produced the album, "First Impressions of Earth"? Hint

David Kahne

Rick Rubin

Gordon Raphael

Mick Jones

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Question 5 of 10

5. Can you complete the lyric to "Red Light"? "It looked like you but..." Hint

Your hair is gone

You had short hair

Your eyes are grey

You turned away

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many tracks are there on "First Impressions of Earth" (no peeking)? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who co-wrote "Killing Lies" with Julian? Hint

Nikolai

Nick

Fab

Albert

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Question 8 of 10

8. Can you complete the lyrics to "Fear of Sleep"? "I was hiding from the world, I was a ----" Hint

Mouse

Rabbit

Bear

Squirrel

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Ize of the World" is the final track on the album.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Can you complete the lyric to "Heart in a Cage? "And I don't write better ---" Hint

Without a drink in my hand

When I'm screwing around

When I'm stuck in the ground

With you watching over my shoulder

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the opening line of the album, "First Impressions of Earth"?

Answer: Some people think they're always right

The first track of the album is "You Only Live Once". It is one of my favourite ever Strokes tracks. The other lyrics are from "Modern Age", "Juicebox" and "Red Light".

2. What was the first single to be released from "First Impressions of Earth"?

Answer: Juicebox

The video featured comedian David Cross as an obnoxious radio DJ. He referred to The Strokes as "Stroke" and Juicebox as "Juicy juice".

3. What is the only track on the album that does not have their usual two guitars/bass guitar/drums/vocals setup?

Answer: Ask Me Anything

"Ask Me Anything" only uses Julian's vocals and Nick's organ. It is their first track ever (on an album) to not use guitars, and is the only song on any of their albums that is co-written by Nick Valensi.

4. Who produced the album, "First Impressions of Earth"?

Answer: David Kahne

Although The Strokes were keen to work with Gordon Raphael for a third time (he produced their first two albums, "Is This It" and "Room on Fire", they settled for David Kahne who has also produced The Bangles!

5. Can you complete the lyric to "Red Light"? "It looked like you but..."

Answer: Your eyes are grey

"Red Light" was written after Julian got stoned and went to see an opera.

6. How many tracks are there on "First Impressions of Earth" (no peeking)?

Answer: 14

This is by far their longest album. The total length is more than their first two albums put together.

7. Who co-wrote "Killing Lies" with Julian?

Answer: Nikolai

This is the only song that Nikolai has co-written. It is said to be about New York based musician Aaron Wilkinson who tragically died in 2003.

8. Can you complete the lyrics to "Fear of Sleep"? "I was hiding from the world, I was a ----"

Answer: Squirrel

Many songs on the album talk of Julian's shyness towards the public. The next line is "but you chopped down the tree to get my fur."

9. "Ize of the World" is the final track on the album.

Answer: False

The final track on the album is actually "Red Light". Ize of the World" is track 12.

10. Can you complete the lyric to "Heart in a Cage? "And I don't write better ---"

Answer: When I'm stuck in the ground

During the making of this album, lead singer Julian quit drinking, as he felt it inhibited his songwriting.

Source: Author fabalbert

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