You are all champions to me, thank you so much for participating in this fun 90 minutes!
Richard, you won so you have the honor of hosting November's quiz!
This is Jill @luvmybirdies.bsky.social signing off and wishing everyone a great rest of their night. This was a lot of fun!
Here's the results..
🥇 22 pts - Richard @neondark.bsky.social
🥈21 pts - James @jfwelsh.bsky.social
🥉 13 pts - Ben @benjaminbump.bsky.social
🎖️3 pts - Paul @pauloconnor.bsky.social
🎖️ 1 pt - Veerle @dropje.bsky.social
Congrats to Richard for pulling out a close win on the last question!
Thank you everyone! This was so close. While I confirm the results, this will be a great time for a late-nite snack or bathroom break.
A: Somewhere Between an Atom and a Star &
Life Is Endless, Life Is a Moment
3 - @neondark.bsky.social
2 - @jfwelsh.bsky.social
1 - @dropje.bsky.social
One is right and one is wrong 😜
Q10: Before recording their 2025 album Antidepressants, Suede initially worked on a concept for a ballet soundtrack, which was later shelved. Which two tracks on the final Antidepressants album originated from this scrapped ballet project?
Question 10 just lies awake, singing a song while it's happy...
A: Punk
3 - @jfwelsh.bsky.social
2 - @neondark.bsky.social
1 - @benjaminbump.bsky.social
Clearly 🤦♀️
Oh no! So sorry. I'll leave the next one off
Close...
Q9: Suede's 2022 album Autofiction was the first in a planned 'black and white' trilogy. What style of music was the primary influence for its raw, energetic sound?
Question 9 will love you the only way it can love you...
A: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
3 - @benjaminbump.bsky.social
2 - @jfwelsh.bsky.social
1 - @neondark.bsky.social
The score is extremely close! It's anyones game!
Q8: Suede's 2018 album The Blue Hour features extensive, dramatic orchestral arrangements integral to its atmospheric sound. Which renowned orchestra collaborated with the band on this record?
Question 8 wants you to know you're not alone; look up to the sky and be calm...
A: Dialogue
3 - @neondark.bsky.social
2 - @jfwelsh.bsky.social
1 - @benjaminbump.bsky.social
That's actually interesting, but not the element I'm looking for 😊
Hint: It's definitely not music
Q7: Suede's 2016 album Night Thoughts took an experimental approach, including being released alongside a feature film directed by Roger Sargent from NME. What essential element did this accompanying film notably lack?
Question 7 will fight the sorrow like there's no tomorrow...
A: 11 years
3 - @neondark.bsky.social
2 -@jfwelsh.bsky.social
1 - @benjaminbump.bsky.social
Q6: Suede's 2013 album Bloodsports marked a significant comeback, reuniting the band with producer Ed Buller after a long break. How long was their hiatus between the release of Bloodsports and their previous studio album, A New Morning?
Question 6 Starts and ends with you...
A:
J.G. Ballard
Albert Camus
Leonard Cohen
Paul Auster
Michel Houellebecq
3 - @neondark.bsky.social
2 - @pauloconnor.bsky.social
1 - @jfwelsh.bsky.social
One more hint: That Cure song is "The Stranger"
No not him..but maybe the hint helps?
🤣🤣 love it
Hint: One of these authors also inspired a song by The Cure
Q5: While writing lyrics for A New Morning, Brett Anderson isolated himself in a country house and immersed himself in literature, and was inspired by several authors. Name one of those authors.
