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Is This It Trivia Quiz

'Is This It' is the fabulous debut album from New York band The Strokes.

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

Author
Rainrow

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
331,465

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
187

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was 'Is This It' first released? Hint

Japan

Australia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is not a member of The Strokes? Hint

Nikolai Fraiture

Julian Casablancas

John Hassel

Albert Hammond Jr

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Question 3 of 10

3. Why was the original album artwork for 'Is This It' changed in the US? Hint

It was ugly

It was morally improper

It was sexually explicit

Because of its graphic gore

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the most successful single of the debut album? Hint

New York City Cops

Last Nite

Someday

Hard to Explain

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which song was replaced on the US version of the album 'Is This It' following September 11, 2001? Hint

Alone, Together

Barely Legal

New York City Cops

A Modern Age

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Question 6 of 10

6. The album is credited with starting a revival of what genre of music? Hint

Post Punk

Punk Rock

Garage Rock

Rockabilly

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these members of The Strokes had NOT released a solo album by 2010? Hint

Nick Valensi

Julian Casablancas

Albert Hammond Jr

Nikolai Fraiture

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the album 'Is This It' produced by? Hint

Sylvia Massy

Rob Cavalli

Gordon Raphael

Brendan O'Brien

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of the track names is also the name of the EP which preceded 'Is This It'; which track is it? Hint

The Modern Age

Barely Legal

Trying Your Luck

Take It or Leave It

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the main lyricist for The Strokes' first three albums? Hint

Albert Hammond Jr

Julian Casablancas

Nikolai Fraiture

Fabrizio Moretti

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was 'Is This It' first released?

Answer: Australia

It was released on July 30, 2001. It came out just after The Strokes had finished touring Australia.

2. Who is not a member of The Strokes?

Answer: John Hassel

John Hassel was bass player for another popular band, The Libertines. Julian Casablancas is the vocalist for The Strokes, Albert Hammond Jr is the guitarist and Nikolai Fraiture is the bass guitarist.

3. Why was the original album artwork for 'Is This It' changed in the US?

Answer: It was sexually explicit

The picture was of the side of a woman's bottom and hip, with the girl's hand in a leather glove placed on her hip. The photo was of photographer Colin Lane's girlfriend.

4. What was the most successful single of the debut album?

Answer: Last Nite

'Last Nite' peaked at number five on the US Modern Rock chart. It also went to number 47 on the Australian charts and number 14 in the UK.

5. Which song was replaced on the US version of the album 'Is This It' following September 11, 2001?

Answer: New York City Cops

'New York City Cops' was replaced with 'When It Started'. The song was recorded and released in 2001.

6. The album is credited with starting a revival of what genre of music?

Answer: Garage Rock

Other bands that followed in The Strokes' garage rock revival footsteps were The Hives, The Libertines, The Vines and The White Stripes.

7. Which of these members of The Strokes had NOT released a solo album by 2010?

Answer: Nick Valensi

Julian released 'Phrazes for the Young'. Nikolai released 'Time of the Assassins' under the name Nickel Eye. Lastly, Albert released 'Yours To Keep'.

8. Who was the album 'Is This It' produced by?

Answer: Gordon Raphael

Gordon Raphael has also worked with Regina Spektor, Skin (from Skunk Anansie), The Moonie and Sky Cries Mary. The album was released by the RCA label.

9. One of the track names is also the name of the EP which preceded 'Is This It'; which track is it?

Answer: The Modern Age

'The Modern Age' EP was the debut release from the band, released in 2001. Its track listing was 'The Modern Age', 'Last Nite', and 'Barely Legal'. All three songs are slightly different from the ones sharing their names on the studio album.

10. Who was the main lyricist for The Strokes' first three albums?

Answer: Julian Casablancas

Julian's lyrics mainly deal with relationships, the nightlife, and culture in New York. Julian is the vocalist for The Strokes.

Source: Author Rainrow

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