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Blue Oyster Cult Trivia Quiz

Blue Oyster Cult was and still is one of the best heavy metal bands. Test your knowledge of them with this quiz. Enjoy!

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

Author
Herr Kafka

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
152,756

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1319

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Blue Oyster Cult formed? Hint

Los Angeles

Seattle

London

Long Island

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Question 2 of 10

2. Blue Oyster Cult had a succesful song called "Burnin' for You". What album was "Burnin' for You" off of? Hint

Fire of Unknown Origin

Agents of Fortune

Cultosaurus Erectus

Curse of the Hidden Mirror

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who usually does the lead vocals for Blue Oyster Cult? Hint

Allen Lanier

Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser

Eric Bloom

Albert Bouchard

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Question 4 of 10

4. The most commonly heard Blue Oyster Cult song is a 1976 hit off of "Agents of Fortune". What is it? Hint

"Burnin' For You"

"Don't Fear the Reaper"

"Godzilla"

"Joan Crawford has Risen from the Grave"

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Question 5 of 10

5. On what album do you find the songs "Fireworks" and "Death Valley Nights"? Hint

"Spectres"

"Agents of Fortune"

"Blue Oyster Cult"

"Fire of Unkown Origin"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which song is NOT a Blue Oyster Cult song? Hint

"Nosferatu"

"7 Screaming Diz-Busters"

"She's as Beautiful As a Foot"

"Twilight Hotel"

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Question 7 of 10

7. This time tell me which is NOT a Blue Oyster Cult album: Hint

"Down to the Bone"

"Fire of Unknown Origin"

"Agents of Fortune"

"On Your Feet or On Your Knees"

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Question 8 of 10

8. The album "Tyranny and Mutation" is divided into two sides. What are the names of the two sides? Hint

The Black and the Blue

The Red and the Blue

The Blue and the Green

The Red and the Black

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the first song on the first Blue Oyster Cult album ("Blue Oyster Cult")? Hint

"Cities On Flame with Rock and Roll"

"Transmaniacon M. C."

"See You in Black"

"White Flags"

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Blue Oyster Cult's first Gold record? Hint

"Secret Treaties"

"Blue Oyster Cult"

"Agents of Fortune"

"On Your Feet Or On Your Knees"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Blue Oyster Cult formed?

Answer: Long Island

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

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

Answer: Fire of Unknown 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.

3. Who usually does the lead vocals for Blue Oyster Cult?

Answer: 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).

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

Answer: "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".

5. On what album do you find the songs "Fireworks" and "Death Valley Nights"?

Answer: "Spectres"

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

6. Which song is NOT a Blue Oyster Cult song?

Answer: "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?

7. This time tell me which is NOT a Blue Oyster Cult album:

Answer: "Down to the Bone"

Quiet Riot is the odd one out again. "Agents of Fortune" was released in 1976, "Fire of Unkown Origin" was released in 1985, and "On Your Feet or On Your Knees" was released in 1975.

8. The album "Tyranny and Mutation" is divided into two sides. What are the names of the two sides?

Answer: 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.

9. What is the first song on the first Blue Oyster Cult album ("Blue Oyster Cult")?

Answer: "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".

10. What was Blue Oyster Cult's first Gold record?

Answer: "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.

Source: Author Herr Kafka

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