Album Matching Trivia Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge of who did what album or what date they did that album.

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

Author
bolan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
9,250

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

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Average

Avg Score
12 / 20

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1. Whose album is "Armed Forces", released in 1979? Hint

Genesis

Tom Cochrane

Elvis Costello

Lionel Ritchie

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2. Richard Thompson had a critical, if not financial, success with his ex-wife Linda on this 1982 album? Hint

Shoot Out The Lights

Hand of Kindness

Amnesia

Mock Tudor

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3. Which of these artists released the album Hunky Dory in 1972? Hint

David Bowie

Elvis Costello

T.Rex

Gary Glitter

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4. Which Falco album contains the hit songs 'Rock Me Amadeaus' and 'Vienna Calling'? Hint

Falco 3

Nachtflug

Junge Roemer

Einzelhaft

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5. '1000 Fires' was an album by which former porn star? Hint

Ginger Lynn Allen

Vivianna

Savannah

Traci Lords

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6. The top selling album Vs. is by this ticketmaster thumping band? Hint

Nirvana

REM

Meat Puppets

Pearl Jam

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7. Which hip hop artist is responsible for the album 'Me Against The World'? Hint

Dr. Dre

Notorious BIG

Tupac Shakur

Snoop Doggy Dogg

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8. Which U2 Album features the song 'Acrobat'? Hint

The Joshua Tree

Achtung Baby

Wide Awake In America

Rattle and Hum

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9. Whose 1980 album was called Autoamerican? Hint

Pat Benatar

Blondie

Debbie Gibson

Donna Summer

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10. Whose 1993 album was entitled 'In Pieces'? Hint

Garth Brooks

Tim McGraw

Colin Raye

Alan Jackson

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11. Bang a Gong (Get it On) was a smash hit for Marc Bolan and T.Rex in 1972. What album did this track appear on? Hint

Bolan's Zip Gun

T.Rex

Electric Warrior

The Slider

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12. What 80's Superstar had a 1979 album entitled 'Nothin' Matters and What if it Did'? Hint

Pat Benatar

Aerosmith

Bruce Springsteen

John Cougar (Mellencamp)

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13. Phil Collins had a smash hit in 1985 with 'Susudio' which appeared on this album, which was coincidentally recorded in his stustudio? Hint

But Seriously

No Jacket Required

Invisible Touch

In The Air Tonight

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14. Which of these albums was released by hair band Poison? Hint

Appetite for Destruction

And Justice For All

Metal Health

Look What The Cat Dragged In

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15. Which obnoxious band thrust the album 'From Beer To Eternity' upon the world? Hint

Cockney Rebel

Sand Rubies

Five Man Electrical Band

The Macc Lads

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16. What 1979 Frank Zappa album offended the Jewish Anti Defamation League? Hint

Freak Out

You Are What You Is

Sheik Yerbouti

Joe's Garage

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17. Sting may be the most famous member of the Police, but Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers were a big part of what made it great. Which of these Police albums came first? Hint

Ghost in the Machine

Regatta D'Blanc

Outlandos D'amour

Zenyatta Mondatta

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18. 'Out of the Blue' was the debut album of which teen artist? Hint

Tiffany

Debbie Gibson

Britney Spears

LeeAnn Rimes

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19. "Bleach" was the debut album for _________ ? Hint

Shannon Hoon

Kurt Cobain

Terry Kath

Jimi Hendrix

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20. We all know Bruce Springsteen from 'Born in the USA'. Which of these other albums was released by Bruce and the E Street Band in 1980? Hint

Nebraska

The River

Darkness on the Edge of Town

Born To Run

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Whose album is "Armed Forces", released in 1979?

Answer: Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello, known for his diverse and ecclectic music, released Armed Forces in 1979. The album featured the songs 'Oliver's Army' and 'What's So Funny Bout Peace Love and Understanding?'

2. Richard Thompson had a critical, if not financial, success with his ex-wife Linda on this 1982 album?

Answer: Shoot Out The Lights

Richard Thompson is a master of the guitar who has been heralded as the best of the best by the likes of Eric Clapton, David Byrne and Elvis Costello. Shoot Out The Lights wowed the critics and was his most successful album to that point.

3. Which of these artists released the album Hunky Dory in 1972?

Answer: David Bowie

Hunky Dory is a classic early Bowie album, featuring the songs Life on Mars and Changes.

4. Which Falco album contains the hit songs 'Rock Me Amadeaus' and 'Vienna Calling'?

Answer: Falco 3

Falco 3 is the album, the US version containing the three minute pop version of the song and the German version bringing to life the much superior 'Salieri Mix' which is over eight minutes long.

5. '1000 Fires' was an album by which former porn star?

Answer: Traci Lords

Traci Lords was most famous (or infamous) for being an underage porn star.

6. The top selling album Vs. is by this ticketmaster thumping band?

Answer: Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam is the one who cleaned up on the charts with this album, selling millions despite no music videos. Makes you realize there is hope for humanity.

7. Which hip hop artist is responsible for the album 'Me Against The World'?

Answer: Tupac Shakur

The late Tupac Shakur released this album, which turned out to be prophetic. Shakur was shot several times before the fatal drive by that took his life.

8. Which U2 Album features the song 'Acrobat'?

Answer: Achtung Baby

Actung Baby spurred the hit song 'Even Better Than The Real Thing' and was what started the mammoth ZooTV tour in which Bono tended to place a call to the White House every night, just to get hung up on.

9. Whose 1980 album was called Autoamerican?

Answer: Blondie

Blondie's Autoamerican spawned the blockbuster single 'Rapture' where Debbie Harry introduced the world to rap.

10. Whose 1993 album was entitled 'In Pieces'?

Answer: Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks is one of the biggest selling Country artists of all time.

11. Bang a Gong (Get it On) was a smash hit for Marc Bolan and T.Rex in 1972. What album did this track appear on?

Answer: Electric Warrior

Electric Warrior was the height of T.Rex's stardom, they went downhill after that. Drugs, egotism and money went to Marc Bolan's head. He was only beginning to raise himself out of those doldrums when his life was tragically ended in a 1977 car accident.

12. What 80's Superstar had a 1979 album entitled 'Nothin' Matters and What if it Did'?

Answer: John Cougar (Mellencamp)

John Cougar Mellencamp's 1979 album was not particularly indicitive of his future work, the only real single worthy track being a cover that is completely forgettable. The final track, entitled 'Cheap Shot', is a very good shot at the record industry.

13. Phil Collins had a smash hit in 1985 with 'Susudio' which appeared on this album, which was coincidentally recorded in his stustudio?

Answer: No Jacket Required

"No Jacket Required" launched Phil Collins into solo superstardom in 1985, beating both his original band and his original band's leader into the number one position. Peter Gabriel didn't reach his mark until 1986, with Genesis hitting less than six months later.

14. Which of these albums was released by hair band Poison?

Answer: Look What The Cat Dragged In

What the Cat Dragged in was released by this poor excuse for a band in 1987.

15. Which obnoxious band thrust the album 'From Beer To Eternity' upon the world?

Answer: The Macc Lads

The Macc Lads were the quintessential comic drunken English band. With recordings called 'Alehouse Rock', 'Orifice and a Genital', 'God's Gift to Women' and 'From Beer to Eternity,' which was recorded with a grant from the British Government. This, of course, ended with a nasty scandal and jail time.

16. What 1979 Frank Zappa album offended the Jewish Anti Defamation League?

Answer: Sheik Yerbouti

The song 'Jewish Princess' prompted a letter from the league demanding a formal public apology. Zappa was highly amused by this and had the letter framed and put in his studio, where it remained until his death from Cancer in 1993.

17. Sting may be the most famous member of the Police, but Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers were a big part of what made it great. Which of these Police albums came first?

Answer: Outlandos D'amour

1979's Outlandos D'Amour, a title picked by Stewart Copeland's brother, was the band's first album, featuring the classics 'Roxanne' and 'So Lonely'.

18. 'Out of the Blue' was the debut album of which teen artist?

Answer: Debbie Gibson

Debbie Gibson became the youngest songwriter to have a song reach number one. The promised mud wresting match between her and Tiffany has still sadly not materialized.

19. "Bleach" was the debut album for _________ ?

Answer: Kurt Cobain

1989's "Bleach" was an independent label effort by the fledgeling band Nirvana. They wouldn't truly reach their peak until 1991's "Nevermind". Kurt Cobain didn't give Nirvana a chance to reach higher levels, he committed suicide in 1994.

20. We all know Bruce Springsteen from 'Born in the USA'. Which of these other albums was released by Bruce and the E Street Band in 1980?

Answer: The River

The River, an excellent look at what can happen if you marry too early, is a two album set that shows the best and worst of Americana.

Source: Author bolan

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