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Quiz about All about Split Enz
Quiz about All about Split Enz

All about Split Enz Trivia Quiz


I'm a fan of the Enz, so here is a quiz on their history and origins.

A multiple-choice quiz by SplitEnz1980. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
SplitEnz1980
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
275,962
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
310
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Question 1 of 15
1. What country did Split Enz originate from? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who fronted the band for most of their career in the 70s until his brother joined? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. What was the name of their debut album? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What was the name of their second album which was released in the U.K as "Mental Notes"? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Which key member joined the band in 1977 at the age of 18? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What was the name of the first single of their third album "Dizrythmia"? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Neil Finn wrote the music for the first time in a release from their fourth album,"Frenzy". What was the name of the song? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What was the name of their fifth album? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What was the name of the single that introduced them to the U.S? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What was their sixth album "Waiata" renamed in Australia? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. One of the songs on their seventh album, "Time and Tide" was banned in the U.K because it was rumoured that it depicted the 1982 British invasion of the Falkland Islands. What was the song ? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which song pulled their eighth album,"Conflicting Emotions", out of a disastrous run and into the Australian Top 10? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Which founding member left after the "Conflicting Emotions" album to work on a solo career? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What was the name of their final album? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. What successful band did Neil Finn and Paul Hester form after the breakup of Split Enz? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What country did Split Enz originate from?

Answer: New Zealand

They eventually relocated to Australia soon after the release of their first album "Mental Notes".
2. Who fronted the band for most of their career in the 70s until his brother joined?

Answer: Tim Finn

Noel Crombie played percussion from 1974 to 1984. Mike Chunn played bass from 1972 to 1977 and Eddie Rayner played Keboards from 1974 to 1984. Noel Crombie also designed their wacky costumes and sets.
3. What was the name of their debut album?

Answer: Mental Notes

Released in 1975 in Australia and New Zealand.
4. What was the name of their second album which was released in the U.K as "Mental Notes"?

Answer: Second Thoughts

Released in 1976. Producing the singles "Late Last Night" and "Sweet Dreams".
5. Which key member joined the band in 1977 at the age of 18?

Answer: Neil Finn

Joining Split Enz brought Neil Finn to fame.
6. What was the name of the first single of their third album "Dizrythmia"?

Answer: My Mistake

It reached #15 in Australia and #21 in NZ.
7. Neil Finn wrote the music for the first time in a release from their fourth album,"Frenzy". What was the name of the song?

Answer: Give It a Whirl

The first song that was fronted by Neil Finn.
8. What was the name of their fifth album?

Answer: True Colours

Brilliant album released in 1980 which produced the hit single "I Got You".
9. What was the name of the single that introduced them to the U.S?

Answer: I Got You

It reached #53 in the States.
10. What was their sixth album "Waiata" renamed in Australia?

Answer: Corroboree

Corroboree is the Aboriginal term for song and singing etc, while Waiata is the Maori term.
11. One of the songs on their seventh album, "Time and Tide" was banned in the U.K because it was rumoured that it depicted the 1982 British invasion of the Falkland Islands. What was the song ?

Answer: Six Months In A Leaky Boat

It was later revealed that the song was written a month before the invasion.
12. Which song pulled their eighth album,"Conflicting Emotions", out of a disastrous run and into the Australian Top 10?

Answer: Message To My Girl

This was also the first song Paul Hester did with the band.
13. Which founding member left after the "Conflicting Emotions" album to work on a solo career?

Answer: Tim Finn

He released "Escapade" in 1983 and decided to build onto that. "Escapade" produced the song "Fraction Too Much Friction".
14. What was the name of their final album?

Answer: See Ya 'Round

Only released in Australia, NZ and Canada.
15. What successful band did Neil Finn and Paul Hester form after the breakup of Split Enz?

Answer: Crowded House

Crowded House were even more successful, with songs like "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Better Be Home Soon".
Source: Author SplitEnz1980

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