Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness

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Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness - Quiz

Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness is a double studio album by one of the more ambitious bands of the 90s, The Smashing Pumpkings. Every song of the album is an individual story of confession that turned out to be one of the most incredible records of the decade. Do you know all stories of this masterwork?

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1.

When was the album released in US?
- A.
  
  23 October 1995
- B.
  
  24 October 1995
- C.
  
  25 October 1995
- D.
  
  26 October 1995
Correct Answer
B. 24 October 1995

Explanation
The album was released in the US on 24 October 1995.

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2.

When was the album released in UK?
- A.
  
  23 October 1995
- B.
  
  24 October 1995
- C.
  
  25 October 1995
- D.
  
  26 October 1995
Correct Answer
A. 23 October 1995

Explanation
The album was released in the UK on 23 October 1995.

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3.

What was the name of the Label that released the album?
- A.
  
  Enigma Records
- B.
  
  Virgin Records
- C.
  
  Columbia Records
- D.
  
  Apple Records
Correct Answer
B. Virgin Records

Explanation
Virgin Records is the correct answer because it is the name of the label that released the album. Virgin Records is a well-known record label that has released albums by various artists across different genres. They have a reputation for signing and promoting innovative and successful artists, making them a likely choice for releasing an album.

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4.

How many singles produced the album?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  6
- D.
  
  7
Correct Answer
B. 5

Explanation
The correct answer is 5. This means that there were 5 singles produced for the album.

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5.

In how many categories was the album nominated at the 1997 Grammy Awards?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  6
- D.
  
  7
Correct Answer
D. 7

Explanation
The album was nominated in all 7 categories at the 1997 Grammy Awards. This indicates that the album was recognized and considered for awards in various categories, showcasing its versatility and excellence across different aspects such as songwriting, production, and performance. Being nominated in all 7 categories is a significant achievement and demonstrates the widespread acclaim and recognition received by the album at the Grammy Awards.

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6.

What Grammy Award won the album?
- A.
  
  Best Hard Rock Performance with Vocal
- B.
  
  Album of the Year
- C.
  
  Record of the Year
- D.
  
  Best Pop Instrumental Performance
Correct Answer
A. Best Hard Rock Performance with Vocal

Explanation
The Grammy Award won by the album is Best Hard Rock Performance with Vocal. This category recognizes outstanding hard rock songs with strong vocal performances. It specifically focuses on the combination of both musical elements, the intensity and energy of the rock genre, and the quality of the vocal delivery.

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7.

What song won Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance?
- A.
  
  "1979"
- B.
  
  "Tonight, Tonight"
- C.
  
  "Bullet With Butterfly Wings"
- D.
  
  "Zero"
Correct Answer
C. "Bullet With Butterfly Wings"

Explanation
"Bullet With Butterfly Wings" won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. This song was performed by the American alternative rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins. It was released in 1995 as the lead single from their album "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness". The song became a huge success, both commercially and critically, and is known for its powerful and aggressive sound, which perfectly fits the hard rock genre. The Grammy Award recognizes the exceptional performance and impact of "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" in the hard rock music category.

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8.

What song featured Gran Turismo 5 game?
- A.
  
  "Zero"
- B.
  
  "1979"
- C.
  
  "Thirty-Three"
- D.
  
  "Tonight, Tonight"
Correct Answer
B. "1979"

Explanation
The song "1979" was featured in the Gran Turismo 5 game.

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9.

When was the single "Zero" released?
- A.
  
  24 October 1995
- B.
  
  23 January 1996
- C.
  
  15 April 1996
- D.
  
  23 April 1996
Correct Answer
D. 23 April 1996

Explanation
The correct answer is 23 April 1996.

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