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The Socially Conscious Kinks Trivia Quiz

Ray Davies, the lead composer of The Kinks, has chosen most of the time to write heavy lyrics about socially conscious issues rather than fluffy lyrics about love and happiness. This is not meant to be a tough quiz, just a tribute to a unique band!

A multiple-choice quiz by hank2001. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
hank2001

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
138,232

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of The Kinks more famous songs is "Lola". What is this bizarre song about? Hint

Sodomy

Miscegenation

Lesbianism

Transvestism

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these is NOT a real Kinks song about alcoholism? Hint

Alcohol

Have Another Drink

When Work Is Over

Bottles off the Wall

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these songs are about nicotine addiction? Hint

Big Black Smoke

Killing Time

Dead End Street

Harry Rag

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these songs is NOT a Kinks song about the endless repetition of life? Hint

Round and Round

Do It Again

Repetition

Predictable

5. What is the title of the rock opera The Kinks wrote about a leader named Mr. Black who leads a successful revolution against the greedy, hedonistic Mr. Flash, only to turn out worse than him in the end by making everyone conform to fanatical religious conservatism? Hint

Preservation

Schoolboys in Disgrace

The Village Green Preservation Society

To the Bone

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these songs does not deal with the abuse of power? Hint

Two Sisters

King Kong

Powerman

Mr. Big Man

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Kinks used to try to end their albums on a high note. Which of these was NOT an optimistic last track? Hint

Don't Forget To Dance

Life Goes On

Better Things

Get Up

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is a "funny" song, as opposed to a "serious socially conscious" song? Hint

Maximum Consumption

A Rock and Roll Fantasy

Holiday in Waikiki

Oklahoma USA

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the song "Art Lover" about? Hint

The meaninglessness of modern art

A potential child molester

Spousal abuse

Homosexuallity

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, which song deals with schizophrenia brought on by anxiety and excess worry? Hint

Destroyer

Here Comes Yet Another Day

Here Come the People in Gray

Working at the Factory

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of The Kinks more famous songs is "Lola". What is this bizarre song about?

Answer: Transvestism

Knowing that this would be a hit song, they made an entire album around it called "Lola versus Powerman and the Money-go-round" about the recording of the song.

2. Which of these is NOT a real Kinks song about alcoholism?

Answer: Bottles off the Wall

"When Work Is Over" and "Have Another Drink" are from an album called "Soap Opera". "Alcohol" is found on both "Everybody's in Show Biz" and "Muswell Hillbillies."

3. Which of these songs are about nicotine addiction?

Answer: Harry Rag

"Big Black Smoke" is about a young girl who foolishly runs away from home only to discover misery. "Dead End Street" is about poverty. "Killing Time" is about just what it sound like...wasting the hours away.

4. Which of these songs is NOT a Kinks song about the endless repetition of life?

Answer: Round and Round

"Round and Round" is a Neil Young song.

Answer: Preservation

This is a fantastic musical that never got it's due. It can be purchased as a double CD and is a must for Kinks fans!

6. Which of these songs does not deal with the abuse of power?

Answer: Two Sisters

"Two Sisters" is about one lonely, plain sister's jealousy for her fairer, outgoing sibling, only to find in the end she is the happier one. The other three are all about the lust for power and being in charge.

7. The Kinks used to try to end their albums on a high note. Which of these was NOT an optimistic last track?

Answer: Don't Forget To Dance

"Don't Forget To Dance" was in the middle of "State of Confusion" and was not one of those end-on-a-high-note songs.

8. Which of these is a "funny" song, as opposed to a "serious socially conscious" song?

Answer: Maximum Consumption

"Holiday in Waikiki" is about the modernization and urbanization of Hawaii. "Rock and Roll Fantasy" is about people who foolishly try to escape from their problems through the lyrics of songs. "Oklahoma USA" is an extremely sad song about a woman whose life is meaningless who fantasizes about being someone else. (It contains the line "If life's for living, what's living for"?) "Maximum Consumption" is a fun yet silly song about food.

9. What is the song "Art Lover" about?

Answer: A potential child molester

The lyrics say "I'm not gonna snatch you from your mother. I'm an art lover. Come to Daddy!"

10. Finally, which song deals with schizophrenia brought on by anxiety and excess worry?

Answer: Destroyer

If I asked "which song is about paranoia" it would have been too easy.

Source: Author hank2001

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