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"Superunknown" by Soundgarden Trivia Quiz

Another great CD from the 1990s. Good luck with the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
diamondjim68

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,515

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the correct title of the song with these lyrics: "So throw it away, you don't have to take me, make no mistakes, I'm what you make me, so let it go, let it go, let it go, won't you let it"? Hint

Let Me Drown

Drown Me In You

Drown Me

Drowning

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Question 2 of 10

2. What song has these lyrics: "Whatsoever I've feared has come to life, whatsoever I've fought off became my life, just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile, sunspots have faded and now I'm doing time".
Hint

Fell On Black Days

Outshined

My Wave

The Day I Tried To Live

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these lyrics were not in "My Wave"? Hint

Pray, if you want to pray

Cry, if you want to cry

Take, if you want to take

Hate, if you want to hate

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who does the band want to feel the rhythm with your hands and steal the rhythm while you can? Hint

Black Hole Sun

Mailman

Rusty Cage

Spoonman

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Question 5 of 10

5. What song won an award for Best Metal/Hard Rock performance at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards? Hint

Half

Superunknown

Black Hole Sun

4th Of July

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the first thing the singer did in "The Day I Tried To Live"? Hint

Let the martyrs stretch singing

Wallowed in the blood and mud with all the other pigs

Stole a thousand beggars change and gave it to the rich

Dangled from the power lines

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Question 7 of 10

7. What holiday is a title of a song from the CD? Hint

Christmas

4th Of July

Birthday

New Year's Day

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which song is known to first steal your mind then your soul? Hint

Mailman

Head Down

Limo Wreck

Superunknown

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which group member wrote "Head Down" and "Half"? Hint

Ben Shepherd

Kim Thayil

Chris Cornell

Matt Cameron

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Question 10 of 10

10. The LP for "Superunknown" contained a bonus track. Which one is it? Hint

Motorcycle Loop

Kyle Petty, Son Of Richard

She Likes Surprises

Exit Stonehenge

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Let Me Drown

'Let Me Drown' was written by lead singer Chris Cornell. The lyrics in the chorus repeatedly say 'Give up to greed, you don't have to feed me, give up to fate, you don't have to need me. So let it go, let it go, let it go, won't you let it drown me in you, drown me in you, drown me in you'.

Answer: Fell On Black Days

'Fell On Black Days' was one of five singles released from the CD. The song was written by Cornell about how an individual can feel happy and fulfilled with their lives, then realize they're actually very scared.

3. Which of these lyrics were not in "My Wave"?

Answer: Take, if you want to take

The correct lyric was 'take, if you want a slice'. 'My Wave' was written by Cornell and guitarist Kim Thayil.

4. Who does the band want to feel the rhythm with your hands and steal the rhythm while you can?

Answer: Spoonman

'Spoonman' was the first single from the band's CD. The song is often credited as increasing Soundgarden's popularity. The song tells a misunderstood street musician named Artis. The song also featured backing vocals from bassist Ben Shepherd and drummer Matt Cameron beating pots and pans.

5. What song won an award for Best Metal/Hard Rock performance at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards?

Answer: Black Hole Sun

'Black Hole Sun' was Soundgarden's fourth single and the most successful off the CD. the video was directed by Howard Greenhalgh. Cornell wrote the song in 15 minutes. He described the song as depressing, but with a pretty melody.

6. What was the first thing the singer did in "The Day I Tried To Live"?

Answer: Stole a thousand beggars change and gave it to the rich

'The Day I Tried To live' was written by Cornell. The song is about trying to fit in with others. The lyrics 'One more time around might get it' specifically stated such a subject. Many people misinterpreted the song as a transparent suicide note.

7. What holiday is a title of a song from the CD?

Answer: 4th Of July

'4th of July' was written by Cornell. Many speculate the song was written about the Armageddon, although some believe it was on the subject of drugs.

8. Which song is known to first steal your mind then your soul?

Answer: Superunknown

The title track of the CD was written by Cornell and Thayil.

9. Which group member wrote "Head Down" and "Half"?

Answer: Ben Shepherd

Shepherd was the bassist for Soundgarden. 'Head Down' was considered a Beatles-influenced tune while 'Half' was an Indian flavored ballad and the first Soundgarden song which Shepherd sang lead vocals.

10. The LP for "Superunknown" contained a bonus track. Which one is it?

Answer: She Likes Surprises

'Exit Stonehenge' was the B-side of the 'Spoonman' single. 'Kyle Petty, Son Of Richard' and 'Motorcycle Loop' were b-sides of various 'Fell On Black Days' singles.

Source: Author diamondjim68

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