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    Who usually does the lead vocals for Blue Oyster Cult?Blue Oyster Cult (Herr Kafka)

      Eric Bloom. "Buck Dharma" is the lead guitarist, Allen Lanier primarily is keyboardist, and Albert Bouchard was the main percussionist (Albert's brother Joe was the bassist for the Cult in the early days as well).

    Which song saw the band mention "Experiments that failed too many times", and "Transformations that were too hard to find"? Blue Oyster Cult Lyrics (Bruce007)

      Flaming Telepaths. "Flaming Telepaths" was a song from Blue Oyster Cult's 1974 album "Secret Treaties". The song wasn't released as a single, nor did it become one of the most popular from the album. Arguably, the most popular song off of the album, was the moody, yet rhythmic song, "Astronomy".

    Which song is NOT a Blue Oyster Cult song?Blue Oyster Cult (Herr Kafka)

      "Twilight Hotel". "Twilight Hotel" is by Quiet Riot. "Nosferatu" was off "Spectres", "She's as Beautiful As a Foot" came off the eponymous debut album, and "7 Screaming Diz-Busters" was on "Tyranny and Mutation". Isn't it a sign of artistry to write a song called "She's as Beutiful As a Foot" and have it actually be good?

    Where was Blue Oyster Cult formed?Blue Oyster Cult (Herr Kafka)

      Long Island. Blue Oyster Cult was called the 'American Black Sabbath' by some critics.

    What was Blue Oyster Cult's first Gold record?Blue Oyster Cult (Herr Kafka)

      "Agents of Fortune". Although both "Secret Treaties" and the double live album "On Your Feet Or On Your Knees" were very popular with Cult fans, it took "Don't Fear the Reaper" to bring "Agents of Fortune" to Gold status. I hope you enjoyed the quiz. Be sure to check out www.blueoystercult.com for all Cult information.

    What staple tune of BOC's shows features the following line?: "Oh no, there goes Tokyo ..."Lyrics from the Songs of Blue Oyster Cult (vig407)

      Godzilla. This tune premiered on the album "Spectres", and has been played at pretty much every BOC concert ever since.

    What song features the following lyric: "It doesn't matter if we turn to dust; Turn and turn and turn we must."?Lyrics from the Songs of Blue Oyster Cult (vig407)

      Dancin' in the Ruins. This song was one of the few that got any real airplay (or videoplay) from the "Club Ninja" album.

    What is the first song on the first Blue Oyster Cult album ("Blue Oyster Cult")?Blue Oyster Cult (Herr Kafka)

      "Transmaniacon M. C.". "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll" is later (track 8) of "Blue Oyster Cult", "See You in Black" is off the recent album "Heaven Forbid", and "White Flags" is the first track on the album "Club Ninja".

    What fast-paced song has the following lines in it: "On the wall it was said/The flash of his cards was sprayed with red"?Lyrics from the Songs of Blue Oyster Cult (vig407)

      Hot Rails to Hell. "Hot Rails to Hell" was initially released on "Tyranny and Mutation", while a live version of the song can be found on "Extra Terrestrial Live".

    What BOC song contains the following line: "With satan's hog no pig at all, and the weather getting dry."?Lyrics from the Songs of Blue Oyster Cult (vig407)

      Transmaniacon M.C.. "Transmaniacon M.C." has the distinction of being the very first cut on Blue Oyster Cult's first eponymous album. All of the other incorrect choices are also songs from that first album.

    What Blue Oyster Cult would you find the following somewhat risque admission: "I'd like to do it to your daughter on a dirt road"?Lyrics from the Songs of Blue Oyster Cult (vig407)

      Career of Evil. "Career of Evil" was the first cut on the "Secret Treaties" album.

    What "and" what?Early Blue Oyster Cult (dwcdaid)

      Dominance and Submission. "Dominance and Submission." From BOC's third album, "Secret Treaties." "Tyranny and Mutation" was an album title, we're going for song titles.

    The most commonly heard Blue Oyster Cult song is a 1976 hit off of "Agents of Fortune". What is it?Blue Oyster Cult (Herr Kafka)

      "Don't Fear the Reaper". "Burnin' for You" and "Joan Crawford has Risen from the Grave" were off of "Fire of Unkown Origin" (see question 2) and "Godzilla" was off of "Spectres".

    The album "Tyranny and Mutation" is divided into two sides. What are the names of the two sides?Blue Oyster Cult (Herr Kafka)

      The Red and the Black. The liner notes for "Tyranny and Mutation" say the Red "is more fully revved" and the "texture is crisper and brighter". In contrast, the Black has "more folk-rock melodies and glittery arpeggios" which suggest a "chill and ghostly and feminine" sound.

    On what album do you find the songs "Fireworks" and "Death Valley Nights"?Blue Oyster Cult (Herr Kafka)

      "Spectres". The most recognizable song off of "Spectres" is "Godzilla".

    In which song did Buck Dharma say that he was "living for giving the devil his due"? Blue Oyster Cult Lyrics (Bruce007)

      Burnin' For You. "Burnin' For You" was a hit song from the 1981 album, "Fire of Unknown Origin". The song was sang by the band's lead guitarist Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser, like for the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper". This song also managed to peak in just under #10 in the US music charts.

    In what song does the lead singer proclaim "I'm the joker of the universe! I'm what it's all about!"?Lyrics from the Songs of Blue Oyster Cult (vig407)

      The Great Sun Jester. "The Great Sun Jester" came about as part as another collaboration between BOC's Eric Bloom and science fiction writer Michael Moorcock, who had also co-wrote "Black Blade". This song premiered on the very underrated "Mirrors" album.

    How many "Screaming Diz-Busters"?Early Blue Oyster Cult (dwcdaid)

      7. "7 Screaming Diz-Busters." From BOC's second album, "Tyranny and Mutation."

    Blue Oyster Cult had a succesful song called "Burnin' for You". What album was "Burnin' for You" off of?Blue Oyster Cult (Herr Kafka)

      "Fire of Unkown Origin". "Curse of the Hidden Mirror" is Blue Oyster Cult's most recent album (2001) which featured the original line-up except for the Bouchard brothers.

    Before we start on the song titles, what record label were BOC's first three albums on?Early Blue Oyster Cult (dwcdaid)

      Columbia. Probably still are for all I know. Personally, I gave up on them after they came out with "Don't Fear the Reaper."

    "You raise the blinds say/Let's have light on life/Let's watch it fall apart" is found in which Blue Oyster Cult song?Lyrics from the Songs of Blue Oyster Cult (vig407)

      Tenderloin. This song can be found on the "Agents of Fortune" album.

    "Well I'm up there beside the magic man, and he layed some tricks for me." Which song did the lyrics chosen come from? Blue Oyster Cult Lyrics (Bruce007)

      Shooting Shark. "Shooting Shark" came off of Blue Oyster Cult's 1983 album, "The Revolution By Night". The song was about a man confused about his life, and how he sought out to find help from a magic man. The style was different than what was usually heard form the band, but it did remain one of the more popular songs from the album.

    "The clock strikes twelve and moondrops burst, out at you from their hiding place". Which song is that from?Blue Oyster Cult Lyrics (Bruce007)

      Astronomy. The song "Astronomy" was from BOC's 1974 album, "Secret Treaties". The song, in question, was from an under advertised album, that sold relatively slowly. The album peaked at number 54 in the US music charts, and stayed in the top 100 for 14 weeks.

    "Stairway to" where?Early Blue Oyster Cult (dwcdaid)

      The Stars. "Stairway to the Stars." From the first album, "Blue Oyster Cult."

    "She's a Beautiful as" what?Early Blue Oyster Cult (dwcdaid)

      A foot. "She's as Beautiful as a Foot." Pedophiles? From the first album, "Blue Oyster Cult."

    "Night makes right, the symbol remains/Into the darkness must must for the pains" are lines from the chorus of which song?Lyrics from the Songs of Blue Oyster Cult (vig407)

      Shadow of California. This song was released on the "Revolution By Night" album.

    "Mistress of" what?Early Blue Oyster Cult (dwcdaid)

      The Salmon Salt. "Mistress of the Salmon Salt (Quicklime Girl)." From BOC's second album, "Tyranny and Mutation."

    "How could I fool you, rest and assure you, take you off from here and put you on the line". What song did these lyrics come from? Blue Oyster Cult Lyrics (Bruce007)

      O.D.'d On Life Itself. "O.D.'d On Life Itself" was a song from Blue Oyster Cult's 1973 album, "Tyranny and Mutation". The album was the Cult's second one, and made very weak strides in the popularity charts. None of the album's singles charted, and the album itself peaked at a mere #122 in the US Charts and stayed there for 12 weeks.

    "He picks up a bus and he throws it back down, as he wades through the buildings toward the center of town." Which song was this from?Blue Oyster Cult Lyrics (Bruce007)

      Godzilla. "Godzilla" was a song from Blue Oyster Cult's 1977 album, "Spectres". Although the album was, more or less, a commercial failure, the song still remained one of the most well known songs by the Blue Oyster Cult. Most of their 'best of' albums have the song "Godzilla" on them.

    "He counts the times he's dreamt himself to be the hero" was a key line in which Blue Oyster Cult tune?Lyrics from the Songs of Blue Oyster Cult (vig407)

      The Marshall Plan. "The Marshall Plan" was BOC's ode to the dreams of air guitarists everywhere, and featured a bit by former music guru Don Kirschner. It appeared on the album "Cultosaurus Erectus".

    "Harvester of" what?Early Blue Oyster Cult (dwcdaid)

      Eyes. "Harvester of Eyes." From BOC's third album, "Secret Treaties." Thanks for playing and Rock On!

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