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Boys Don't Cry is the studio album by alternative rock band The Cure. The music album was created by trio of naughty boys that made their own world and set up their own rules and it was expressed in the sarcasm and illiteracy in the lyrics of their songs. Do you prefer being their fan?


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    When was the album released in Uk?

    • A.

      5 January 1980

    • B.

      5 February 1980

    • C.

      5 March 1980

    • D.

      5 April 1980

    Correct Answer
    B. 5 February 1980
    Explanation
    The album was released in the UK on 5 February 1980.

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  • 2. 

    When was the album released in US?

    • A.

      May 1980

    • B.

      June 1980

    • C.

      July 1980

    • D.

      August 1980

    Correct Answer
    D. August 1980
    Explanation
    The album was released in August 1980 in the US.

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  • 3. 

    "Boys Don't Cry" was the alternative version of what debut album?

    • A.

      Naughty Thrio

    • B.

      Seventeen Seconds

    • C.

      Three Imaginary Boys

    • D.

      Seven Seconds

    Correct Answer
    C. Three Imaginary Boys
    Explanation
    "Boys Don't Cry" was the alternative version of the debut album "Three Imaginary Boys".

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  • 4. 

    What is the name of the Label that released the music album?

    • A.

      New Wave Records

    • B.

      Fiction Records

    • C.

      The Cure Records

    • D.

      Allmusic Records

    Correct Answer
    B. Fiction Records
    Explanation
    Fiction Records is the correct answer because it is the name of the label that released the music album.

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  • 5. 

    Who produced the album?

    • A.

      Robert Smith

    • B.

      Chris Parry

    • C.

      Lol Tolhurst

    • D.

      Michael Dempsey

    Correct Answer
    B. Chris Parry
    Explanation
    Chris Parry is the correct answer because he is known for his work as a producer in the music industry. He has worked with various artists and bands, including The Cure. Therefore, it is likely that he produced the album in question.

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  • 6. 

    What was the ranking of the album on Rolling Stones The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list?

    • A.

      438

    • B.

      435

    • C.

      325

    • D.

      338

    Correct Answer
    A. 438
    Explanation
    The album was ranked at number 438 on Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.

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  • 7. 

    Who composed and wrote lyrics to all songs of the album?

    • A.

      Chris Parry

    • B.

      The Cure

    • C.

      Robert Smith

    • D.

      Michael Dempsey

    Correct Answer
    B. The Cure
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Cure because The Cure is a band, and it is common for bands to compose and write lyrics for their own songs. In this case, The Cure composed and wrote lyrics for all the songs on the album. Chris Parry, Robert Smith, and Michael Dempsey are all members of The Cure, but the band as a whole is credited with composing and writing the songs.

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  • 8. 

    What was the first single of The Cure?

    • A.

      "Boys Don't Cry"

    • B.

      "Killing an Arab"

    • C.

      "Jumping Someone Else's Train"

    • D.

      "Fire in Cairo"

    Correct Answer
    B. "Killing an Arab"
    Explanation
    "Killing an Arab" was the first single of The Cure. This song was released in 1978 and it gained attention for its controversial title. The lyrics were inspired by Albert Camus' novel "The Stranger" and explored themes of alienation and existentialism. The song's dark and atmospheric sound, combined with its thought-provoking lyrics, helped establish The Cure's unique musical style and set them apart from other bands of the time.

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  • 9. 

    What was the second single being released by The Cure?

    • A.

      "Fire in Cairo"

    • B.

      "Boys Don't Cry"

    • C.

      "Killing an Arab''

    • D.

      "Jumping Someone Else's Train"

    Correct Answer
    B. "Boys Don't Cry"
    Explanation
    "Boys Don't Cry" was the second single released by The Cure. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the second single released by the band. The other options mentioned are not the second single, hence they can be eliminated.

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