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Iconic Electronic Albums

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Which electronic music album is considered a pioneer in the genre, released in 1970?

  1. Switched-On Bach

  2. Kraftwerk - Autobahn

  3. Tangerine Dream - Phaedra

  4. Jean-Michel Jarre - Oxygene


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Switched-On Bach, released by Wendy Carlos, was a groundbreaking album that introduced electronic music to a wider audience.

Which album by Kraftwerk is often regarded as the first true electro album?

  1. Radio-Activity

  2. Trans-Europe Express

  3. The Man-Machine

  4. Computer World


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kraftwerk's Radio-Activity, released in 1975, is considered a landmark album in electronic music, introducing a more robotic and synthetic sound.

What is the name of the album by Tangerine Dream that is known for its innovative use of sequencers and synthesizers?

  1. Phaedra

  2. Rubycon

  3. Stratosfear

  4. Force Majeure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tangerine Dream's Phaedra, released in 1974, is a classic electronic album that showcased their mastery of sequencers and synthesizers, creating a hypnotic and immersive soundscape.

Which album by Jean-Michel Jarre is known for its iconic track "Oxygene"?

  1. Oxygene

  2. Equinoxe

  3. Magnetic Fields

  4. Rendez-Vous


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jean-Michel Jarre's Oxygene, released in 1976, is a defining album in electronic music, featuring the mesmerizing title track that became a global hit.

What is the name of the album by Gary Numan that is considered a seminal work in the synth-pop genre?

  1. The Pleasure Principle

  2. Telekon

  3. The Final Countdown

  4. Warriors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gary Numan's The Pleasure Principle, released in 1979, is a groundbreaking album in synth-pop, known for its catchy melodies and innovative use of synthesizers.

Which album by Depeche Mode is often regarded as their commercial breakthrough?

  1. A Broken Frame

  2. Construction Time Again

  3. Some Great Reward

  4. Black Celebration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Depeche Mode's A Broken Frame, released in 1982, marked a turning point in their career, gaining them wider recognition and establishing their signature sound.

What is the name of the album by New Order that is known for its dance-floor anthems and innovative production?

  1. Power, Corruption & Lies

  2. Low-Life

  3. Brotherhood

  4. Technique


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

New Order's Power, Corruption & Lies, released in 1983, is a critically acclaimed album that showcased their mastery of electronic dance music and post-punk.

Which album by Pet Shop Boys is considered a classic in the synth-pop genre?

  1. Please

  2. Actually

  3. Introspective

  4. Behaviour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pet Shop Boys' Please, released in 1986, is a defining album in synth-pop, known for its catchy melodies, clever lyrics, and innovative production.

What is the name of the album by Orbital that is known for its groundbreaking use of breakbeats and samples?

  1. Orbital

  2. Snivilisation

  3. In Sides

  4. The Altogether


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Orbital's Orbital, released in 1991, is a landmark album in electronic dance music, fusing breakbeats, samples, and synthesizers to create a unique and energetic sound.

Which album by The Prodigy is considered a defining work in the big beat genre?

  1. Experience

  2. Music for the Jilted Generation

  3. Fat of the Land

  4. Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Prodigy's Fat of the Land, released in 1997, is a groundbreaking album in big beat, combining elements of electronic dance music, breakbeats, and rock.

What is the name of the album by Daft Punk that is known for its fusion of electronic music and disco?

  1. Homework

  2. Discovery

  3. Human After All

  4. Random Access Memories


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Daft Punk's Discovery, released in 2001, is a critically acclaimed album that seamlessly blends electronic music with disco and funk influences.

Which album by Aphex Twin is considered a masterpiece of experimental electronic music?

  1. Selected Ambient Works 85-92

  2. Richard D. James Album

  3. Drukqs

  4. Syro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works 85-92, released in 1992, is a groundbreaking album in ambient and experimental electronic music, known for its complex and immersive soundscapes.

What is the name of the album by Björk that is known for its innovative use of electronic sounds and organic instrumentation?

  1. Debut

  2. Post

  3. Homogenic

  4. Vespertine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Björk's Homogenic, released in 1997, is a critically acclaimed album that showcases her unique blend of electronic music, experimental sounds, and organic instrumentation.

Which album by Radiohead is considered a landmark in electronic rock music?

  1. OK Computer

  2. Kid A

  3. Amnesiac

  4. Hail to the Thief


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Radiohead's Kid A, released in 2000, is a groundbreaking album that marked a significant departure from their previous sound, incorporating electronic elements and experimental arrangements.

What is the name of the album by LCD Soundsystem that is known for its dance-punk sound and catchy melodies?

  1. LCD Soundsystem

  2. Sound of Silver

  3. This Is Happening

  4. American Dream


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

LCD Soundsystem's Sound of Silver, released in 2007, is a critically acclaimed album that fuses dance-punk, electronic music, and indie rock, featuring memorable tracks like "All My Friends" and "North American Scum".

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