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Music for the Not-So-Masses Trivia Quiz

IF you are a fan of British music - relatively modern, not 60s or 70s - you'll love this quiz! Be warned - while most of these bands have many many fans, few are well known away from Britain!

A multiple-choice quiz by threefiddy. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
threefiddy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
140,835

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
10 / 20

Plays
509

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Question 1 of 20

1. The Gentle Waves is one of several offshoots or spin-offs of what original band? Hint

Arab Strap

Mogwai

Inspiral Carpets

Belle and Sebastian

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Question 2 of 20

2. "Peng!" is the album, who is the band? Hint

Aphex Twin

Orbital

Mercury Rev

Stereolab

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Question 3 of 20

3. This band released "Kingsize" in 1998, then promptly broke up. Hint

My Bloody Valentine

Ash

Adorable

The Boo Radleys

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Question 4 of 20

4. After being dropped by their label, Rachel Goswell and Neil Halstead went on to form which band? Hint

Mojave 3

Gorky's Zygotic Mynci

Spirea X

Cocteau Twins

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Question 5 of 20

5. This band released an all-Welsh album in May 2000. Hint

Manic Street Preachers

Super Furry Animals

Catatonia

Stereophonics

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Question 6 of 20

6. Name the lead singer from Shed Seven. Hint

Tom Hingley

Richard Ashcroft

Rick Witter

Gaz Coombes

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Question 7 of 20

7. All of the following are albums by Lush except for which one? Hint

Gala

Topolino

Split

8. Name the song that contains these lyrics:
"Look at these my child-bearing hips
Look at these my ruby red ruby lips
Look at these my work strong arms and
You've got to see my bottle full of charm"
Hint

Sheela-Na-Gig

Little Miss Pinpoint Eyes

I Can't Imagine the World Without Me

Leave The Planet

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Question 9 of 20

9. This band made 3 full length albums before disbanding: "Godfodder", "Are You Normal?" and "Brainbloodvolume". Hint

Velocity Girl

Ned's Atomic Dustbin

Black Grape

Space Monkeys

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Question 10 of 20

10. I'll name the songs, you name the artist: "Fleas Don't Fly". Hint

Arnold

The Bluetones

Ash

Starsailor

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Question 11 of 20

11. Same as above, name the artist: "Bye Bye Badman". Hint

The Stone Roses

Radiohead

New Order

Revolver

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Question 12 of 20

12. Same as above, name the artist: "Chelsea Girl". Hint

Adorable

Ride

Pulp

Sleeper

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Question 13 of 20

13. This song is a gritty love song about two people who get killed while robbing a store. Hint

Let's Take Over the World

Legacy

Me and You vs The World

Hermann loves Pauline

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Question 14 of 20

14. This all-girl Japanese band is one of countless bands who have covered The Monkees' hit song "Daydream Believer". Hint

Shonen Knife

Spoozys

Pugs

Lolita #18

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Question 15 of 20

15. "(Come on Join) The High Society" is an album by which band? Hint

These Animal Men

Happy Mondays

Hefner

LLama Farmers

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Question 16 of 20

16. Jason Pierce is the brilliance behind Spiritualized. What band was he a part of before Spiritualized? Hint

Ben and Jason

Jesus and Mary Chain

Spacemen 3

Chapterhouse

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Question 17 of 20

17. All of the following albums are by Pale Saints except one- name it. Hint

Strung Out in Heaven

The Comforts of Madness

Slow Buildings

In Ribbons

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Question 18 of 20

18. Cerys Matthews was the lead singer of which group? Hint

Catatonia

Sleeper

Rose Chronicles

Curve

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Question 19 of 20

19. Blood Music is an album by which of the following bands? Hint

The Charlatans UK

Sleeper

Curve

Chapterhouse

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Question 20 of 20

20. This band's first album is "Leisure", and its latest release is "Think Tank". Who are they? Hint

Blur

Swervedriver

Suede

Gorky's Zygotic Mynci

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Gentle Waves is one of several offshoots or spin-offs of what original band?

Answer: Belle and Sebastian

The Gentle Waves features Belle and Sebastian singer Isobel Campbell -the album, "The Green Fields of Foreverland" is mellow, almost lullaby-style. Not as good as Belle and Sebastian, but should definitely be explored by any B&S fan.

2. "Peng!" is the album, who is the band?

Answer: Stereolab

Stereolab has put out many albums and continues to do so - one of the most innovative, creative bands today.

3. This band released "Kingsize" in 1998, then promptly broke up.

Answer: The Boo Radleys

The break up ended the career of a band who never quite made it to commercial success, but continues to maintain a cult following.

4. After being dropped by their label, Rachel Goswell and Neil Halstead went on to form which band?

Answer: Mojave 3

One of the greatest examples of "shoegazer" music, the original band, Slowdive, produced brilliant, melodic music and hauntingly beautiful vocals from Goswell.

5. This band released an all-Welsh album in May 2000.

Answer: Super Furry Animals

Not much to say about this band - I don't think words could ever do them justice - if you've never listened to Super Furry Animals do so -do so now!

6. Name the lead singer from Shed Seven.

Answer: Rick Witter

Richard Ashcroft was the lead singer of The Verve, Gaz Coombes of Supergrass, and Tom Hingley of Inspiral Carpets.

7. All of the following are albums by Lush except for which one?

Answer: On

"On" is an album by Echobelly.

8. Name the song that contains these lyrics: "Look at these my child-bearing hips Look at these my ruby red ruby lips Look at these my work strong arms and You've got to see my bottle full of charm"

Answer: Sheela-Na-Gig

The song appears on PJ Harvey's first album, "Dry".
"I Can't Imagine..." is an Echobelly song, "Little Miss Pinpoint Eyes" is Menswear, and "Leave the Planet" is Galaxie 500.

9. This band made 3 full length albums before disbanding: "Godfodder", "Are You Normal?" and "Brainbloodvolume".

Answer: Ned's Atomic Dustbin

Ned's had reasonable North American success with hits like "Kill Your Television" and "Not Sleeping Around".

10. I'll name the songs, you name the artist: "Fleas Don't Fly".

Answer: Arnold

From their album "Hillside".

11. Same as above, name the artist: "Bye Bye Badman".

Answer: The Stone Roses

Probably one of the most influential "Brit Pop" bands of all time, even though they made very few actual albums! Lead singer Ian Brown continues to put out solo albums.

12. Same as above, name the artist: "Chelsea Girl".

Answer: Ride

Their last album, "Tarantula", was originally released in March of 1996, and was re-issued 24th September 2001.

13. This song is a gritty love song about two people who get killed while robbing a store.

Answer: Me and You vs The World

The artist is Space - they had a hit with a release from the same album ("Spiders") with the song "The Female of the Species", but were subsequently rarely heard from again.

14. This all-girl Japanese band is one of countless bands who have covered The Monkees' hit song "Daydream Believer".

Answer: Shonen Knife

Shonen Knife's newest album is "Candy Rock" and was released in May 2003.

15. "(Come on Join) The High Society" is an album by which band?

Answer: These Animal Men

If this band was around now, they would be HUGE - they were to the early to mid 90s what The Strokes and The Vines are to the 21st century (so far!)

16. Jason Pierce is the brilliance behind Spiritualized. What band was he a part of before Spiritualized?

Answer: Spacemen 3

Jason Pierce has achieved considerable success as the man behind Spiritualized - if you ever get a chance to see Spiritualized live I guarantee it will blow your mind - one of the most electric, exciting shows you'll ever see.

17. All of the following albums are by Pale Saints except one- name it.

Answer: Strung Out in Heaven

"Strung Out in Heaven" is The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

18. Cerys Matthews was the lead singer of which group?

Answer: Catatonia

With her strange yet astonishing vocals, Cerys Matthews IS Catatonia - a must-hear for listeners of all genres.

19. Blood Music is an album by which of the following bands?

Answer: Chapterhouse

The album includes the tracks "We are the Beautiful", "There's Still Life", and "She's a Vision".

20. This band's first album is "Leisure", and its latest release is "Think Tank". Who are they?

Answer: Blur

Arguably one of the greates "Brit Pop" bands ever (excluding the Stone Roses) - their newest release has been met with mixed reaction - it apparently sounds more like Damon Albarn's other project, "Gorillaz", but essential in any Blur fan's collection.

Source: Author threefiddy

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