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Surfer Rosa is the first full-length album by the American alternative rock band Pixies. How well do you know about it?

Questions and Answers

1.

In which year was this album released?
- A.
  
  1982
- B.
  
  1984
- C.
  
  1986
- D.
  
  1988
Correct Answer
D. 1988

Explanation
The album was released in 1988.

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2.

Who produced this album?
- A.
  
  Albert King
- B.
  
  Jim Stewart
- C.
  
  Briggs Derby
- D.
  
  Steve Albini
Correct Answer
D. Steve Albini

Explanation
Steve Albini is the correct answer because he is a well-known music producer who has worked with various artists and bands. He is known for his raw and unfiltered production style, which often emphasizes the live sound of the instruments. Albini has produced albums for numerous artists across different genres, including Nirvana, Pixies, and PJ Harvey. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that Steve Albini produced this album.

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3.

On which label was this album recorded?
- A.
  
  4AD
- B.
  
  Reprise
- C.
  
  Warner Bros.
- D.
  
  Columbia
Correct Answer
A. 4AD

Explanation
This album was recorded on the label 4AD.

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4.

Which genre of music is included in this album?
- A.
  
  Pop, Hard Pop
- B.
  
  Country, Ballad
- C.
  
  Alternative Rock, College Rock
- D.
  
  R n B, Soul
Correct Answer
C. Alternative Rock, College Rock

Explanation
The genre of music included in this album is Alternative Rock and College Rock.

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5.

Where was this album recorded?
- A.
  
  Toronto
- B.
  
  Massachusetts
- C.
  
  Los Angeles
- D.
  
  Memphis Tennessee
Correct Answer
B. Massachusetts

Explanation
The correct answer is Massachusetts because the album was recorded in that location.

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6.

What is the name of the album that succeeded this album?
- A.
  
  Pixels III
- B.
  
  Hate
- C.
  
  Doolittle
- D.
  
  Come On Pilgrim
Correct Answer
C. Doolittle

Explanation
The correct answer is "Doolittle." This suggests that the album mentioned in the question is the predecessor of "Doolittle."

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7.

How many songs are originally on this album?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  11
- C.
  
  12
- D.
  
  13
Correct Answer
D. 13

Explanation
The answer to the question is 13 because it is stated that there are originally 13 songs on the album.

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8.

Which of these is not a song on the album?
- A.
  
  Cactus
- B.
  
  Where's My Mind
- C.
  
  Gigantic
- D.
  
  Against You
Correct Answer
D. Against You

Explanation
The question asks for a song that is not on the album. "Against You" is the only option that is not a song on the album, making it the correct answer.

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'surfer Rosa' Album Quiz

In which year was this album released?

Who produced this album?

On which label was this album recorded?

Which genre of music is included in this album?

Where was this album recorded?

What is the name of the album that succeeded this album?

How many songs are originally on this album?

Which of these is not a song on the album?