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Quiz about Shudder To Thinks Pony Express Record

Shudder To Think's Pony Express Record Quiz

A quick quiz about America's most underrated indie band's major label debut album.

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

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Author
neckbonemcrib

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
255,591

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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135

Question 1 of 10

1. Which former drummer of Jawbox played on Shudder To Think's "Pony Express Record"? Hint

Pepper Johnson

Elmo Fringby

Adam Wade

Lucious Jackson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Shudder To Think's "Pony Express Record" was released on what major label Hint

Epic

Marmoset

Ipecac

Peptic

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Question 3 of 10

3. What two original Shudder To Think members remained in the band for "Pony Express Record"? Hint

Chad and Jeremy

Mezz Mezzrow and Bunker Hill

Craig Wedren and Stuart Hill

Lane Walden and Shooter McGill

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Question 4 of 10

4. Shudder To Think opened for what popular band at shows after "Pony Express Record" was released? Hint

Smashing Pumpkins

Rumpled Stiltskins

Dashing Bumpkins

Green Day

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Question 5 of 10

5. On "Pony Express Record", the song "Own Me" contains what may seem to be a vocal nod to "You Don't Own Me", a big hit by what '60s singer? Hint

Lesley Gore

Gore Vidal

Tipper Gore

Cliff Richard

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Pony Express Record" contains one cover song. "So Into You" was originally performed by what '70s Southern smooth-rock band? Hint

Atlantis Resurrection

Elton John

Cornpone Voice Inflection

Atlanta Rhythm Section

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Question 7 of 10

7. The lead singer for Shudder To Think wrote the theme song for what popular Comedy Central series? Hint

The Daily Show

Reno 911

Chappelle's Show

Deal or No Deal

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the shortest song on "Pony Express Record"? Hint

Full Body Anchor

That'll Do It

Foul Shoddy Tanker

Purple Rain

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Question 9 of 10

9. What words open the song "X-French Tee Shirt"? Hint

Whoa!Hold on there!

Say What?

Whatchoo talkin' about Willis?

I'm a little teapot...

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Question 10 of 10

10. True or False? Shudder To Think's follow-up to "Pony Express Record" was called "1,000,000 B.C."

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which former drummer of Jawbox played on Shudder To Think's "Pony Express Record"?

Answer: Adam Wade

Jawbox and Shudder To Think toured together when both were on Washington D.C. indie label Dischord

2. Shudder To Think's "Pony Express Record" was released on what major label

Answer: Epic

The album was ignored by the mainstream, but has become a slow-burning cult favorite.

3. What two original Shudder To Think members remained in the band for "Pony Express Record"?

Answer: Craig Wedren and Stuart Hill

Original guitarist Chris Matthews (not the guy from Hardball) was replaced by Nathan Larson. Their original drummer was Mike Russell.

4. Shudder To Think opened for what popular band at shows after "Pony Express Record" was released?

Answer: Smashing Pumpkins

Singer Craig Wedren caused some controversy at a Southern California show when he arrived on stage wearing only eyeglasses,his guitar,and a banana(which was perched on his shoulder).

5. On "Pony Express Record", the song "Own Me" contains what may seem to be a vocal nod to "You Don't Own Me", a big hit by what '60s singer?

Answer: Lesley Gore

This song contains a very dissonant take on a blues-style guitar riff.

6. "Pony Express Record" contains one cover song. "So Into You" was originally performed by what '70s Southern smooth-rock band?

Answer: Atlanta Rhythm Section

Shudder To Think's version is just a little bit different from the original.

7. The lead singer for Shudder To Think wrote the theme song for what popular Comedy Central series?

Answer: Reno 911

Craig Wedren also has written several movie soundtracks while continuing other band projects and a solo career.

8. What is the shortest song on "Pony Express Record"?

Answer: Full Body Anchor

"Full Body Anchor" is a haunting song performed solo by Craig Wedren.

9. What words open the song "X-French Tee Shirt"?

Answer: Say What?

The primary riff of this interesting pop song consists of one chord.

10. True or False? Shudder To Think's follow-up to "Pony Express Record" was called "1,000,000 B.C."

Answer: False

The follow-up album was called "50,000 B.C." "1,000,000 B.C." was a campy movie starring Raquel Welch.

Source: Author neckbonemcrib

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