Xtra Mile Recordings' Mastermind Quiz: Frank Turner - The First Ten Years

1. Frank did a split 7" with Tim Barry. His song was "Try This At Home", but what was Tim's?

The question is asking for Tim Barry's song in response to Frank's song "Try This At Home." The correct answer is "Thing Of The Past."

Explanation

The question is asking for Tim Barry's song in response to Frank's song "Try This At Home." The correct answer is "Thing Of The Past."

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2. From what song is this lyric taken from: "That every day I spend pretending that I always choose the right path Is a day that I choose the wrong."?

The given lyric, "That every day I spend pretending that I always choose the right path Is a day that I choose the wrong," is from the song "Wisdom Teeth."

Explanation

The given lyric, "That every day I spend pretending that I always choose the right path Is a day that I choose the wrong," is from the song "Wisdom Teeth."

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3. Which song is this a lyric from: "Mother loves me still despite My failing health and lack of drive."

This lyric is from the song "Must Try Harder". It suggests that despite the person's failing health and lack of drive, their mother still loves them. The phrase "Must Try Harder" implies that the person is aware of their shortcomings and needs to put in more effort.

Explanation

This lyric is from the song "Must Try Harder". It suggests that despite the person's failing health and lack of drive, their mother still loves them. The phrase "Must Try Harder" implies that the person is aware of their shortcomings and needs to put in more effort.

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4. According to the Setlist website – which track has Frank played live the most at his shows?

The Ballad Of Me And My Friends

Photosynthesis

The Real Damage

Reasons Not To Be An Idiot

According to the Setlist website, the track that Frank has played live the most at his shows is "Photosynthesis."

Explanation

According to the Setlist website, the track that Frank has played live the most at his shows is "Photosynthesis."

5. Who did Frank support at Regent Park Open Air Theatre in 2008?

Seth Lakeman

Daniel Kitson

Alabama 3

Kate Miller-Heidke

In 2008, Frank supported Seth Lakeman at Regent Park Open Air Theatre.

Explanation

In 2008, Frank supported Seth Lakeman at Regent Park Open Air Theatre.

6. What was the name of the person who did the artwork for Sleep Is For The Week?

Heather Law

Chris Pell

Chris Bourke

Vanessa Jean Speckman

Chris Pell is the correct answer because he is the person who did the artwork for "Sleep Is For The Week."

Explanation

Chris Pell is the correct answer because he is the person who did the artwork for "Sleep Is For The Week."

7. Which show numbers are the 24 gigs Frank did in 24 hours for the video shoot for "The Road"?

800-824

562-586

628-651

882-905

The correct answer is 628-651. This range of numbers represents the 24 gigs that Frank did in 24 hours for the video shoot of "The Road".

Explanation

The correct answer is 628-651. This range of numbers represents the 24 gigs that Frank did in 24 hours for the video shoot of "The Road".

8. How many times has Frank played at Brixton Academy?

5

4

6

3

Frank has played at Brixton Academy 4 times.

Explanation

Frank has played at Brixton Academy 4 times.

9. Name all the bonus songs featured on the deluxe edition of Tape Deck Heart?

Awkward Understudy

Wherefore Art Thou Gene Simmons?

Undeveloped Film

Least Of All Young Caroline

We Shall Not Overcome

Mr Richards

Tattoos

Cowboy Chords

Song For Eva Mae

Time Machine

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Explanation

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10. How many cover songs appear on Frank's official releases?

25

30

29

35

There are 29 cover songs that appear on Frank's official releases.

Explanation

There are 29 cover songs that appear on Frank's official releases.

11. Select all the songs that appear on The Rock & Roll EP.

Pass It Along

Who's Got A Match?

I Still Believe

The Next Round

Buddies

Rock & Roll Romance

Hits & Mrs

To Absent Friends

The Rock & Roll EP includes the songs "Pass It Along," "I Still Believe," "The Next Round," "Rock & Roll Romance," and "To Absent Friends."

Explanation

The Rock & Roll EP includes the songs "Pass It Along," "I Still Believe," "The Next Round," "Rock & Roll Romance," and "To Absent Friends."

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12. The song 'Sailor's Boots' was previously known by what name?

Bob Dylan

Rod Stewart

Mick Jagger

Tony Bennett

The correct answer is Rod Stewart because the question asks for the previous name of the song "Sailor's Boots." Since the answer is Rod Stewart, it implies that Rod Stewart was the one who previously performed or released the song under a different name.

Explanation

The correct answer is Rod Stewart because the question asks for the previous name of the song "Sailor's Boots." Since the answer is Rod Stewart, it implies that Rod Stewart was the one who previously performed or released the song under a different name.

13. Frank's recent tour memoir 'The Road Beneath My Feet' was the Sunday Times #2 Bestseller. Who beat him to the Number 1 spot?

John Green

Alex Salmond

Neil Gaiman

Joseph Heller

Alex Salmond beat Frank to the Number 1 spot.

Explanation

Alex Salmond beat Frank to the Number 1 spot.

14. In 2011 Frank released a Gold selling album 'England Keep My Bones' - which tracks on the album were released as singles?

I Still Believe

Eulogy

If Ever I Stray

Redemption

Wessex Boy

I Am Disappeared

Glory Hallelujah

Peggy Sang The Blues

The tracks on the album "England Keep My Bones" that were released as singles are "I Still Believe," "If Ever I Stray," "Peggy Sang The Blues," and "Wessex Boy."

Explanation

The tracks on the album "England Keep My Bones" that were released as singles are "I Still Believe," "If Ever I Stray," "Peggy Sang The Blues," and "Wessex Boy."

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15. From where was the life sized model of Elvis stolen from by Frank's production manager Dougie in 2012?

Wolverhampton, Civic Hall

Leamington Spa, The Assembly

Lincoln, Engine Shed

Oxford, The Academy

In 2012, Frank's production manager Dougie stole a life-sized model of Elvis from Leamington Spa, The Assembly.

Explanation

In 2012, Frank's production manager Dougie stole a life-sized model of Elvis from Leamington Spa, The Assembly.

16. According to iTunes – what is the total run time of all six of Frank's studio albums?

4 hours, 16 minutes

5 hours, 26 minutes

5 hours

4 hours 34 minutes

The correct answer is 4 hours 34 minutes. This means that if you were to listen to all six of Frank's studio albums back-to-back, it would take a total of 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Explanation

The correct answer is 4 hours 34 minutes. This means that if you were to listen to all six of Frank's studio albums back-to-back, it would take a total of 4 hours and 34 minutes.

17. What was the date and venue of Frank's first performance with members of Dive Dive?

Oxford, Port Mahon, 20th January 2007

London, Lexapalooza, 17th June 2006

Oxford, Kiss Bar, 7th December 2005

London, Nambucca, 15th January 2007

Frank's first performance with members of Dive Dive was on 20th January 2007 at Port Mahon in Oxford.

Explanation

Frank's first performance with members of Dive Dive was on 20th January 2007 at Port Mahon in Oxford.

18. Select all the songs that appear on Campfire PunkRock.

Nashville Tennessee

The Real Damage

Thatcher Fucked The Kids

This Town Ain’t Big Enough For The One Of Me

Romantic Fatigue

Casanova Lament

Longing For The Day

I Really Don’t Care What You Did On Your Gap Year

Smiling At Strangers On Trains

The correct answer includes the songs "Nashville Tennessee," "Thatcher Fucked The Kids," "This Town Ain’t Big Enough For The One Of Me," "Casanova Lament," and "I Really Don’t Care What You Did On Your Gap Year." These songs are all part of the album "Campfire PunkRock."

Explanation

The correct answer includes the songs "Nashville Tennessee," "Thatcher Fucked The Kids," "This Town Ain’t Big Enough For The One Of Me," "Casanova Lament," and "I Really Don’t Care What You Did On Your Gap Year." These songs are all part of the album "Campfire PunkRock."

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19. In a review of Positive Songs For Negative People – which publication said: "The Mittens are off and he's moving on"

NME

The Telegraph

Rolling Stone

Noisey

The Telegraph said "The Mittens are off and he's moving on" in their review of Positive Songs For Negative People.

Explanation

The Telegraph said "The Mittens are off and he's moving on" in their review of Positive Songs For Negative People.

20. How many different countries has Frank toured in?

54

36

42

38

Frank has toured in 38 different countries.

Explanation

Frank has toured in 38 different countries.

21. Where was show 1001?

Gallery Radiolaria, Toronto, ON, Canada

Strummerville Spring Sessions, Shoreditch, London, UK

Amplifier, Perth, Australia

The Knitting Factory, New York, NY, USA

The show 1001 was held at Gallery Radiolaria in Toronto, ON, Canada.

Explanation

The show 1001 was held at Gallery Radiolaria in Toronto, ON, Canada.

22. In 2013 Frank and the Sleeping Souls appeared on the Main Stage at Reading/Leeds Festival 4th from the top – who were the 3 bands that followed them?

New Found Glory

Deftones

Green Day

Bring Me The Horizon

System Of A Down

Biffy Clyro

Skindred

In 2013, Frank and the Sleeping Souls appeared on the Main Stage at Reading/Leeds Festival 4th from the top. The three bands that followed them were Deftones, Green Day, and System Of A Down.

Explanation

In 2013, Frank and the Sleeping Souls appeared on the Main Stage at Reading/Leeds Festival 4th from the top. The three bands that followed them were Deftones, Green Day, and System Of A Down.

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23. On the Buddies album there's "The Ballad Of Steve", why did Steve leave the airplane?

Steve had an awesome exit plan

Steve got in a heated argument with a passenger

A passenger didn't listen to Steve and he over-reacted

Steve was allegedly attacked by a passenger

Steve left the airplane because he was allegedly attacked by a passenger. This implies that there was a physical altercation between Steve and the passenger, which led to Steve deciding to leave the airplane.

Explanation

Steve left the airplane because he was allegedly attacked by a passenger. This implies that there was a physical altercation between Steve and the passenger, which led to Steve deciding to leave the airplane.