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1. The group's second and third albums had the same title: just the band's name. The third release included a scathing song about a woman whose life was falling apart. As the chorus said, "You're as good as dead, ___ ______ ain't the whole world." Where did she live?
2. In another song from the third album, the narrator apologized for doing something pretty crude to an unsuspecting relative. Why would "Uncle Joe" be mad?
3. The band's debut album was "Down Colorful Hill." In the song "Japanese to English," the main character did a number of things, most of them futile, after the shock of a bad breakup. What was one of those events?
4. The 1995 release "Ocean Beach" contained a song that was one of the few to mention happy memories; it was about a long-ago family trip. Where was this vacation?
5. Mark Kozelek's tastes in music included some surprising inspirations. Among these were Seventies rockers Kiss. For the third RHP album, he recast one of their songs as a slow, creepy tune with what might be called a marching band beat. What was it?
6. The two-CD compilation "Retrospective" offered some keynote album tracks, along with rare and live recordings. One of the studio outtakes had been pulled from the band's second release. It compared a former lover's sudden move out of town with another unpredictable flying figure. What was it?
7. More 1970s influences emerged on the 1996 album "Songs for a Blue Guitar." There was a Yes cover, "Long Distance Runaround." Also, there was an original song that contained a guitar section reminiscent of Neil Young. Name it?
8. The 2001 album "Old Ramon" contained a song named for a U.S. state. It is known for its automobile factories and its contributions to the early history of rock and roll. What is it?
9. Kozelek often wrote about unsettling moments from childhood. One such song is about a brother making fun of him on a family trip-yet, oddly, the narrator turns that to his advantage. What's the name of this record?
10. The second Red House Painters album contains a song about the difficult transition between relationships. The singer has met someone new, but can't help thinking about his former partner. Name the song.
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