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New Wave Bands - Statistics
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This quiz has been taken 96 times
81 since last reset
- The average score is 20 of 28
Answer Stats
| Song or Album | Hint | Answer | % Correct |
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| Every Breath You Take | London band fronted by Sting; had a string of hits including "Roxanne" and "Message in a Bottle." | The Police | 96%
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| Heart of Glass | NYC band fronted by Debbie Harry, famous for hits like "Rapture" — the first rap-influenced song to hit #1 in the U.S. | Blondie | 93%
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| Psycho Killer | NY band led by David Byrne, who blend art rock, funk, & world music. Also known for "Burning Down the House." | Talking Heads | 88%
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| White Wedding | British rocker who went solo after Generation X; known for spiky hair, sneer, and hits like Rebel Yell. | Billy Idol | 87%
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| Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) | Synth duo fronted by Annie Lennox, known for her striking androgynous look and instantly recognizable vocals. | Eurythmics | 82%
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| Love Shack | Athens, Georgia band famous for quirky fashion, offbeat vocals, and chart-topping party hits like "Rock Lobster." | The B-52s | 82%
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| Hungry Like the Wolf | MTV darlings with cinematic music videos and a reputation as “the Fab Five.” "Ordinary World" was another smash hit. | Duran Duran | 81%
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| Down Under | Hard hat wearing Australian band known for this song with lyrics about vegemite sandwiches. | Men at Work | 81%
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| West End Girls | Iconic, sharp suited UK synth pop duo also known for hits "Always on My Mind" and "It's a Sin." | Pet Shop Boys | 81%
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| Shout | English duo Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith; also known for "Everybody Wants to Rule the World." | Tears for Fears | 81%
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| Tainted Love | Synthpop duo best known for Marc Almond’s vocals and dark, dramatic tone. | Soft Cell | 79%
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| Whip It | Quirky Ohio art-punks known for robotic stage movements, satirical concepts, and spiky “Energy Dome” hats. | Devo | 78%
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| Don’t You Want Me | Sheffield synthpop pioneers, also known for "Human." | The Human League | 75%
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| Don’t You (Forget About Me) | Scottish band; iconic for this Breakfast Club soundtrack anthem. | Simple Minds | 74%
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| Karma Chameleon | Band fronted by Boy George, famous for flamboyant fashion and soulful vocals. | Culture Club | 72%
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| Cruel Summer | ’80s London girl group who also scored a #1 hit with their cover of Shocking Blue's "Venus." | Bananarama | 71%
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| Need You Tonight | Australian band fronted by charismatic Michael Hutchence, who tragicallly died in 1997 at the age of 37. | INXS | 68%
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| Relax | UK synthpop provocateurs whose risqué lyrics got this hit song banned by BBC. | Frankie Goes to Hollywood | 65%
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| Just What I Needed | American band blending rock and synth with sleek ’80s hooks; hits include "Drive" and "Shake It Up." | The Cars | 65%
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| Stand and Deliver | Known for face paint, pirate garb, and a style the band dubbed “antmusic.” | Adam and the Ants | 60%
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| Brass in Pocket | Band fronted by Chrissie Hynde, one of the era’s most iconic female rock singers. | Pretenders | 54%
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| True | London band known for sharp fashion and smooth blue-eyed soul ballads. | Spandau Ballet | 54%
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| Pump It Up | Angry young man of new wave; sharp lyrics, Buddy Holly glasses, and backing band The Attractions. | Elvis Costello & the Attractions | 53%
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| We Got the Beat | LA all-female band with punk roots polished for MTV; also known for "Our Lips Are Sealed." | The Go-Gos | 51%
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| The Look of Love | Stylish UK New Romantic band led by Martin Fry, also known for "Poison Arrow." | ABC | 50%
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| Hold Me Now | British trio whose name comes from the bumbling detectives in The Adventures of Tintin; also known for "Doctor! Doctor!" | Thompson Twins | 47%
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| Pretty in Pink | UK band blending post-punk grit with pop hooks and Richard Butler’s raspy vocals. | The Psychedelic Furs | 43%
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| If You Leave | Liverpool synth band often abbreviated as OMD; also known for "Enola Gay." | Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark | 40%
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