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1970s Album Cover Art Trivia Quiz

Here's a quiz on the creative imagery found on some releases of the 1970s. All questions involve the U.S. editions of the albums. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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Question 1 of 10

1. The front cover of this 1978 album featured the group members in a mosaic with a red background. The figures have somewhat of a disjointed look, like oddly placed cut-out dolls. What is the name of the album? Hint

"The Cars," the Cars

"More Songs About Buildings and Food," Talking Heads

"Outlandos D'Amour," the Police

"Squeeze," Squeeze

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Question 2 of 10

2. The cover of this 1979 release featured a series of spiky white lines on a black background--and that was it. The back cover of the original vinyl sleeve was a solid black field. What was the name of the album? Hint

"Songs the Lord Taught Us," the Cramps

"Unknown Pleasures," Joy Division

"Squeezing Out Sparks," Graham Parker

"Night of the Living Dead," the Misfits

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Question 3 of 10

3. The cover of this 1976 release featured highly unusual imagery: a pair of robot-like figures shoot green and black beams at each other. On the left is a white figure of oval shapes with red highlights. On the right is a silver shape that resembles a skyscraper. They are standing on a yellow escalator. What album is this? Hint

"Boxed," Mike Oldfield

"Technical Ecstasy," Black Sabbath

"Fingerprince," the Residents

"Metallic K.O.," Iggy and the Stooges

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Question 4 of 10

4. This 1970 album's front cover depicted a humanoid figure whose heart was connected to a cluster of wires. The lines led into points on a circuit board. It was the group's debut album. What is the name of this release? Hint

"A Beard of Stars," Tyrannosaurus Rex

"Electronic Meditation," Tangerine Dream

"Das Hohelied Salomos," Popul Vuh

"Airconditiong," Curved Air

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Question 5 of 10

5. This 1971 album had unusual designs inside and out. The front cover showed an x-ray image of a human hand. The surface of the vinyl album had the same image on a clear background. Which of the following is it? Hint

"Budgie," Budgie

"Faust," Faust

"Expectations," Keith Jarrett

"Eruption," Kluster

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Question 6 of 10

6. This 1971 album was the last release on Atlantic Records by this particular group. It showed the group members' faces on a broken alarm clock. What was the name of this album? Hint

"Illusion," Renaissance

"Message from the Country," the Move

"In Search of Space," Hawkwind

"High Time," the MC5

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Question 7 of 10

7. This album cover featured a blue-green background, with a human figure, as well as the title and the band's name, in dark copper. The music within was full of long tunes with a number of solos; there were also a few shorter pieces, and the group's sense of humor showed in titles like "I Think I'm Going Bald." What release was it? Hint

"Caress of Steel," Rush

"Only Hits," the Ventures

"Lifemask," Roy Harper

"Raw Power," Iggy and the Stooges

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Question 8 of 10

8. This 1970 album featured the singer standing in what could be flames or lava. Another version of the cover had looming images of the group members' faces. It was produced by Don Gallucci and released on the Elektra label. Which of the following is it? Hint

"Black Gold," Nina Simone

"Fun House," Iggy and the Stooges

"The End of an Ear," Robert Wyatt

"Bryter Layter," Nick Drake

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Question 9 of 10

9. The cover of this 1974 album featured an image of the main musician placing a hand on his head. Around this central picture was a series of variations on the picture, with the man brushing aside his hair, resting his chin on his hand, and so forth. What is the name of this album? Hint

"Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy," Brian Eno

"Power in the Music," the Guess Who

"Kung Fu Meets the Dragon," the Upsetters

"Play Don't Worry," Mick Ronson

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Question 10 of 10

10. This 1978 album featured a picture of a bodybuilder clenching his hands so that his arm muscles stood out. The group's name appeared in block letters over his eyes. What was the name of this album? Hint

"Dream Police," Cheap Trick

"Bomber," Motorhead

"Drums and Wires," XTC

"Squeeze," Squeeze

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: "More Songs About Buildings and Food," Talking Heads

The album, the group's second, was produced by Brian Eno. It featured an intense cover of Al Green's "Take Me to the River" and made the Top 30 on the Billboard charts.

Answer: "Unknown Pleasures," Joy Division

The cover was designed by Joy Division, along with Peter Saville and Chris Mathan. Peter Saville would go on to create the artwork for many New Order releases. These were also noted for their striking imagery, often with stark colors and little in the way of liner notes.

Answer: "Technical Ecstasy," Black Sabbath

The artwork was created by the design group Hipgnosis, who also worked on albums for Led Zeppelin, Genesis and Pink Floyd, among others. The members of Hipgnosis were Storm Thorgerson, Aubrey Powell and Peter Christopherson.

Answer: "Electronic Meditation," Tangerine Dream

Tangerine Dream formed in Germany in 1969. They released "Electronic Meditation" in June, 1970, and continued to tour and record through the 2000s.

Answer: "Faust," Faust

The album was produced by Uwe Nettelbeck. It had just three tracks, "Why Don't You Eat Carrots?", "Meadow Meal" and "Miss Fortune."

6. This 1971 album was the last release on Atlantic Records by this particular group. It showed the group members' faces on a broken alarm clock. What was the name of this album?

Answer: "High Time," the MC5

The MC5 hailed from the Detroit area and were founded by guitarist Fred Smith. The album was recorded during the fall of 1970 and released in 1971.

Answer: "Caress of Steel," Rush

The album was recorded in 1975. It was produced by Rush and Terry Brown.

Answer: "Fun House," Iggy and the Stooges

The Stooges formed in 1967. The group were known for their wild live shows, in which vocalist Iggy Pop would smear himself with food or pummel himself with the microphone, and then jump into the audience.

Answer: "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy," Brian Eno

The album was recorded at Island Studios in London. Eno became a producer and songwriter of great influence on electronic, ambient and alternative music. The track "Third Uncle," from this album, was later covered by Bauhaus.

Answer: "Squeeze," Squeeze

For legal purposes, in the United States, the band name had to have "U.K." added to it, so as to avoid confusion with artists who had copyrighted similar names. However, most U.S. fans and radio stations continued to refer to them by just the one-word name.

Source: Author neon000

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