Squeezing Out Sparks Album
Squeezing Out Sparks is the fourth studio album by English musician Graham Parker and his band the Rumour. Do you think you know more about this album? Find out and take this quiz.
- 1.
What is the album's record label?
- A.
Reprise
- B.
Chess
- C.
Arista
- D.
Sony
Correct Answer
C. AristaExplanation
The correct answer is Arista. Arista is the album's record label.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When was the album released?
- A.
1970
- B.
1975
- C.
1979
- D.
1973
Correct Answer
C. 1979Explanation
The album was released in 1979.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the album's genre?
- A.
Pop
- B.
Blues
- C.
New Wave
- D.
Soul
Correct Answer
C. New WaveExplanation
The correct answer is New Wave. New Wave is a genre of music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is characterized by its use of synthesizers, electronic instruments, and a more experimental and edgy sound compared to traditional pop or rock music. New Wave often incorporates elements of punk, electronic, and art rock, and became popular with bands like Blondie, Talking Heads, and The Cars.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many songs are originally on this album?
- A.
15
- B.
12
- C.
11
- D.
17
Correct Answer
B. 12Explanation
The correct answer is 12. This suggests that there are 12 songs originally on the album.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which among the choices is a song on the album?
- A.
Waiting for the UFO's
- B.
Universal Secret
- C.
Fly Me To The Moon
- D.
Lift Your Soul
Correct Answer
A. Waiting for the UFO'sExplanation
The correct answer is "Waiting for the UFO's" because the question asks for a song on the album, and this choice is the only one that fits that criteria. The other choices, "Universal Secret," "Fly Me To The Moon," and "Lift Your Soul," do not specify that they are songs on the album, so they are not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who is the producer of this album?
- A.
Igor Trivoli
- B.
Jack Nitzsche
- C.
Nick Marshall
- D.
Johnny Reeves
Correct Answer
B. Jack NitzscheExplanation
Jack Nitzsche is the correct answer because he is the producer of the album in question.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the album's rank in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Album of All Time?
- A.
331
- B.
337
- C.
335
- D.
339
Correct Answer
C. 335Explanation
The album's rank in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Album of All Time is 335.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the title of the album that succeeded this album?
- A.
The Up Escalator
- B.
The Parkerilla
- C.
Strange Upcoming
- D.
Never Again
Correct Answer
A. The Up EscalatorExplanation
The correct answer is "The Up Escalator." This suggests that the album mentioned in the question is the one that came before "The Up Escalator." Therefore, the album that succeeded "The Up Escalator" would logically be titled "The Up Escalator."Rate this question:
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