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Quiz about Concept Albums
Quiz about Concept Albums

Concept Albums Trivia Quiz


A quiz on those special albums when music artists get REALLY creative.

A multiple-choice quiz by Oddball. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Oddball
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
182,413
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2140
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (8/10), Guest 82 (7/10), comark2000 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Moody Blues joined forces with the London Festival Orchestra in compiling this look at everyman's day. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following concept albums is NOT a creation of former 'Yes' keyboardist Rick Wakeman? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. One side of this Rush album is based on a short story by author Ayn Rand. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. On which Electric Light Orchestra album will you find 'Concerto For A Rainy Day'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This Kiss album was intended as a soundtrack for a movie that was never released. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The landmark Pink Floyd album looked into the mind of a rock star going increasingly mental. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This country-crossover star tried their hand in the concept business by releasing an album with him/herself portraying a fictional artist. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This group re-invented themselves as a fictional group for a landmark album in the 1960's. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This Styx album centers on a futuristic society where automatons built to help humans rule them instead. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. A visual/audial/vocally impaired youth who excels in arcade games was the subject of this Who album. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Moody Blues joined forces with the London Festival Orchestra in compiling this look at everyman's day.

Answer: Days Of Future Passed

This 1968 release contains the hit single 'Nights In White Satin'.
2. Which of the following concept albums is NOT a creation of former 'Yes' keyboardist Rick Wakeman?

Answer: War Of The Worlds

When Wakeman took 'King Arthur' on tour, he presented the piece as an ice show. Other Wakeman concepts include musical renditions of George Orwell's '1984' and the book of Genesis called 'In The Beginning.'
3. One side of this Rush album is based on a short story by author Ayn Rand.

Answer: 2112

The story by the author of 'Atlas Shrugged' deals with a futuristic society that has outlawed musical instruments.
4. On which Electric Light Orchestra album will you find 'Concerto For A Rainy Day'?

Answer: Out Of The Blue

The selections include 'Standing In The Rain', 'Big Wheels Turning', 'Thunder and Lightning' and the hit single, 'Mr. Blue Sky'.
5. This Kiss album was intended as a soundtrack for a movie that was never released.

Answer: (Music From) The Elder

Kiss paired with producer Bob Ezrin, who had success with 'Destroyer' in 1976. This time, the strings, choir and ballads did not help. The failure of the album was the final straw for guitarist Ace Frehley, who left soon after.
6. The landmark Pink Floyd album looked into the mind of a rock star going increasingly mental.

Answer: The Wall

The 1979 release became a motion picture in 1982 with Boomtown Rats leader Bob Geldof as 'Pink'.
7. This country-crossover star tried their hand in the concept business by releasing an album with him/herself portraying a fictional artist.

Answer: Garth Brooks

The 1999 release had Brooks starring as the fictional Chris Gaines.
8. This group re-invented themselves as a fictional group for a landmark album in the 1960's.

Answer: The Beatles

1967's 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' continues to be one of the highest selling rock albums of all time. If only the 1978 movie did as well...
9. This Styx album centers on a futuristic society where automatons built to help humans rule them instead.

Answer: Kilroy Was Here

When Styx toured 'Kilroy' in 1983, the stage show featured live dancing robots and film clips with guitarist Tommy Shaw and actor Robert Romanus ('Fast Times At Ridgement High'). The album features the hit song 'Mr. Roboto'.
10. A visual/audial/vocally impaired youth who excels in arcade games was the subject of this Who album.

Answer: Tommy

Possibly one of the best of the concept albums, this became the basis for a hit movie in 1975 with Who leader Roger Daltrey in the lead role. Supporting actors include Oliver Reed, Ann-Margaret, Elton John, Tina Turner and Jack Nicholson.
Source: Author Oddball

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