Play The Queen Is Dead Album Quiz: Test Your Smiths Trivia Skills
The Queen Is Dead Album Quiz: Test Your Smiths Trivia Skills
Discover how much you really know about The Smiths’ iconic album ‘The Queen Is Dead’ with this challenging quiz — only true fans will ace it!
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About This Quiz
This quiz is about testing your knowledge of The Smiths' iconic album "The Queen Is Dead," covering key trivia such as its release, tracklist, opening and closing songs, and the face featured on its legendary cover.
Did You Know?
The Smiths album 'The Queen Is Dead' features cover art with a still of actor Alain Delon from the 1964 film 'L'Insoumis.' The image was chosen by Morrissey as part of the album’s visual presentation.
Practice Questions
Q:Which record label released The Queen Is Dead?
A:Rough Trade Records.
Rough Trade was an influential independent UK label that supported The Smiths throughout their career, helping define 1980s indie music.
Q:What inspired Bigmouth Strikes Again?
A:Morrissey’s response to media criticism.
With driving guitars and biting humor, the song mocks public backlash while celebrating unabashed self-expression—hallmark traits of The Smiths’ lyrical style.
Did You Know?
The Smiths album 'The Queen Is Dead' opens with a snippet from 'Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty,' a 1916 World War I-era song. The sample was lifted from the 1962 film 'The L-Shaped Room.'
