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Test Your Arctic Monkeys Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
Which member left the band shortly after their debut album?
Alex Turner | |
Matt Helders | |
Jamie Cook | |
Nick O'Malley | |
Andy Nicholson |
Question 1 Explanation:
Andy Nicholson left the band in 2006 shortly after their debut album, "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not," was released.
Question 2 |
Which Arctic Monkeys album includes the global hit "Do I Wanna Know?"?
Favourite Worst Nightmare | |
Humbug | |
Suck It and See | |
AM | |
The Car |
Question 2 Explanation:
The global hit "Do I Wanna Know?" is from their critically acclaimed fifth album "AM" (2013).
Question 3 |
What was the name of the band's first single?
Fake Tales of San Francisco | |
I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor | |
When the Sun Goes Down | |
From the Ritz to the Rubble | |
Ravey Ravey Ravey Club |
Question 3 Explanation:
Their debut single "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" was released on 17 October 2005 and went straight to No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart.
Question 4 |
What was the first venue where Arctic Monkeys played a gig?
The Boardwalk | |
The Grapes | |
Yellow Arch Studios | |
Chapel Studios | |
Carling Stage |
Question 4 Explanation:
The band played their first gig on 13 June 2003 at The Grapes in Sheffield city centre.
Question 5 |
How many Brit Awards has Arctic Monkeys won?
3 | |
4 | |
5 | |
7 | |
8 |
Question 5 Explanation:
The band has won seven Brit Awards, including Best British Group and British Album of the Year three times.
Question 6 |
Who is featured on the cover of "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not"?
Alex Turner | |
Jamie Cook | |
Nick O'Malley | |
Matt Helders | |
Chris McClure |
Question 6 Explanation:
The cover of "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" shows Chris McClure, a friend of the band, smoking a cigarette.
Question 7 |
What position did "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" achieve on the Billboard album chart in the US?
No. 7 | |
No. 12 | |
No. 17 | |
No. 24 | |
No. 3 |
Question 7 Explanation:
The album entered at No. 24 on the Billboard album chart in the US after it sold 34,000 units in its first week.
Question 8 |
What was the first single from "Suck It and See"?
"Brick by Brick" | |
"Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair" | |
The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" | |
"Suck It and See" | |
"Black Treacle" |
Question 8 Explanation:
The album's first single, "Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair," was released as a digital download on 12 April.
Question 9 |
What award did the album cover of "Suck It and See" win?
Grammy for Best Album Cover | |
Mojo Award for Best Album Cover | |
NME's Worst Album Cover | |
BRIT Award for Best Album Art | |
MTV Award for Best Visual Design |
Question 9 Explanation:
NME named the album cover, an artwork-free cream monochrome after the styling of the Beatles' White Album, as one of the worst in history.
Question 10 |
When did Alex Turner confirm that the Arctic Monkeys' hiatus had ended?
January 2016 | |
March 2017 | |
December 2016 | |
September 2017 | |
November 2018 |
Question 10 Explanation:
Turner confirmed to BBC Radio Sheffield in December 2016 that the band's hiatus had ended.
Question 11 |
Which festival did the Arctic Monkeys headline in summer 2018?
Coachella | |
Glastonbury | |
Firefly Music Festival | |
Bonnaroo | |
Outside Lands |
Question 11 Explanation:
The Arctic Monkeys headlined several festivals in summer 2018, including the Firefly Music Festival.
Question 12 |
What style of music did Arctic Monkeys explore on their third album, Humbug?
Classical | |
Country | |
Psychedelic rock | |
Pop | |
Jazz |
Question 12 Explanation:
Humbug marked a change in sound for the band and was described as psychedelic rock, among other genres.
Question 13 |
What was a significant influence on Arctic Monkeys' seventh album, The Car?
Jazz elements | |
Electronic dance beats | |
Traditional folk melodies | |
Heavy metal riffs | |
Reggae rhythms |
Question 13 Explanation:
The Car covers many genres including art rock, orchestral rock, lounge pop, baroque pop, funk, and elements of jazz.
Question 14 |
How did Turner describe the writing process for the album Suck It and See?
Collaborating with a large team of writers | |
Using electronic music software | |
Writing in his apartment on an acoustic guitar | |
Writing while traveling on tour | |
Composing with a full orchestra |
Question 14 Explanation:
Turner wrote much of Suck It and See in his apartment on an acoustic guitar, influencing the ballad-style prevalent on the album.
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