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Kasabian - Songs Trivia Quiz

All fans of British band Kasabian should be able to fly through this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by MadHatter57. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
MadHatter57

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,776

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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193

Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was Kasabian formed? Hint

1995

2004

2001

1999

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2004, a member of the band left and was replaced by Ian Matthews. Who was it? Hint

Serge Pizzorno

Ash Hannis

Tom Meighan

Chris Edwards

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Question 3 of 10

3. Kasabian wasn't the band's original name; what was the first name? Hint

Electronica

The Shock

Ergo

Saracuse

4. Kasabian released its debut album in 2004. It included songs like 'Reason Is Treason' and 'LSF (Lost Souls Forever)'. Some of the songs were used in games as background music. Which video game did not use Kasabian's music? Hint

Speed Kings

FIFA 2004

Gran Turismo 4

Shaun White Snowboarding

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2006, Kasabian released its second album. What was this album called? Hint

Kasabian

Take Aim

West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

Empire

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Question 6 of 10

6. What award did Kasabian win at the NME awards in 2007? Hint

Best Album

Best Single

Best Music Video

Best Live Act

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the first song released, as a free download, off Kasabian's third album? Hint

Underdog

Fire

Where Did All the Love Go?

Vlad the Impaler

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the highest position that 'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum' reached in the UK Album Chart? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Kasabian's music is similar to many bands, but is particularly close to the band they toured with in the Summer 2009 UK Tour. Name the band. Hint

MGMT

The Cure

Bush

Oasis

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Question 10 of 10

10. Music is often set into different categories; how is Kasabian usually classified? Hint

Heavy Metal

Indie Rock

Classical

Jazz

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was Kasabian formed?

Answer: 1999

Kasabian first formed in Leicestershire, England in 1999. The band was originally made up of Tom Meighan, Christopher Karloff, Sergio Pizzorno, Chris Edwards and Ash Hannis.

2. In 2004, a member of the band left and was replaced by Ian Matthews. Who was it?

Answer: Ash Hannis

Ash Hannis left in 2004. Christopher Karloff, the original guitarist and keyboardist, also left. He was replaced by Serge Pizzorno.

3. Kasabian wasn't the band's original name; what was the first name?

Answer: Saracuse

The band was going to be called Saracuse, but ended up being called Kasabian after Linda Kasabian, a member of the Charles Manson cult (aka the Manson "family"). Linda Kasabian was famous for serving as Manson's getaway driver.

Answer: Speed Kings

The songs used include:

FIFA 2004 - 'LSF (Lost Souls Forever)' and 'Club Foot'.
Gran Turismo 4 - 'Reason Is Treason'.
Shaun White Snowboarding - 'Reason Is Treason'.

5. In 2006, Kasabian released its second album. What was this album called?

Answer: Empire

'Kasabian' was the name of the first album, 'Empire' was the second, and 'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum' was the third. 'Take Aim' is actually a song from 'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum'.

6. What award did Kasabian win at the NME awards in 2007?

Answer: Best Live Act

Kasabian was given the Best Live Act in 2007 by NME ('New Musical Express'), a British magazine. The band later won Best Album and Best Album Artwork for 'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum' in 2010.

7. What was the first song released, as a free download, off Kasabian's third album?

Answer: Vlad the Impaler

'Underdog' was released on October 26, 2009. It was preceded by 'Where Did All the Love Go?' and 'Fire'.

8. What was the highest position that 'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum' reached in the UK Album Chart?

Answer: 1

'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum' came in number one in the UK Album Chart. It also reached other positions worldwide: 56th in Australia, 30th in France, 27th in Switzerland, 11th in Japan, and 4th in Ireland.

9. Kasabian's music is similar to many bands, but is particularly close to the band they toured with in the Summer 2009 UK Tour. Name the band.

Answer: Oasis

Kasabian opened for Oasis on the Summer 2009 UK Tour. They performed stadium shows around the UK.

10. Music is often set into different categories; how is Kasabian usually classified?

Answer: Indie Rock

Kasabian are usually classed as indie rock. Their music also falls into the genres of alternative rock, electronica, and neo-psychedelia.

Source: Author MadHatter57

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