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The band Why? was established in 2004, with its initial origins exclusively cited as Berkeley, California.
Answer: False
Explanation: The band Why? was established in 2004, with its initial origins exclusively cited as Berkeley, California. However, the provided text also indicates origins in Cincinnati, Ohio, thus the statement of exclusive origin from Berkeley is inaccurate.
Yoni Wolf adopted the stage name "Why?" in 2004, coinciding with the band's official formation.
Answer: False
Explanation: Yoni Wolf adopted the stage name 'Why?' in 1997, seven years prior to the band's official formation in 2004. Upon the band's formation, he ceased using the name solely as his personal moniker.
In what year was the band Why? formed?
Answer: 2004
Explanation: The band Why? was officially formed in 2004.
Who is credited as the principal founder of the band Why??
Answer: Yoni Wolf
Explanation: Yoni Wolf is credited as the principal founder of the band Why?.
From which locations did the band Why? originate upon its formation in 2004?
Answer: Berkeley, California, and Cincinnati, Ohio
Explanation: The band Why? was formed in 2004, with its origins cited as both Berkeley, California, and Cincinnati, Ohio.
How long had Yoni Wolf been using "Why?" as his personal stage name before the band Why? was officially formed?
Answer: Since 1997
Explanation: Yoni Wolf adopted the stage name 'Why?' in 1997, seven years prior to the band's official formation in 2004.
What is the relationship between Yoni Wolf's stage name usage and the band's formation?
Answer: He used the name personally for seven years before forming the band
Explanation: Yoni Wolf adopted 'Why?' as his personal stage name in 1997. In 2004, he established the band Why?, subsequently ceasing to utilize the name solely as his individual moniker.
The core membership of Why? has consistently comprised Yoni Wolf, Doug McDiarmid, Matt Meldon, and Josiah Wolf since the band's inception.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Yoni Wolf, Doug McDiarmid, Matt Meldon, and Josiah Wolf are identified as core members, the assertion of their consistent inclusion since the band's formation is inaccurate. For instance, Matt Meldon became less active in 2005, and Austin Brown joined in 2008.
Josiah Wolf, the drummer for Why?, is Yoni Wolf's younger brother.
Answer: False
Explanation: Josiah Wolf, the drummer for Why?, is Yoni Wolf's older brother.
Matt Meldon ceased his involvement with Why? in 2005 due to creative differences with Yoni Wolf.
Answer: False
Explanation: Matt Meldon's reduced active participation in Why? in 2005 was due to his relocation to San Juan Island, not creative differences.
In 2008, the band Why? expanded to a five-piece configuration with the addition of bassist Austin Brown.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2008, the band Why? added bassist Austin Brown to their lineup, expanding the group to a four-piece configuration, not a five-piece.
The current lineup of Why? includes Yoni Wolf, Doug McDiarmid, Josiah Wolf, and Austin Brown.
Answer: False
Explanation: The current lineup of Why?, as indicated in the provided text, includes Yoni Wolf, Doug McDiarmid, Josiah Wolf, and Mol Sullivan. Austin Brown is not listed as part of the current lineup.
Yoni Wolf's contributions to Why? are limited to lead vocals and drumming.
Answer: False
Explanation: Yoni Wolf's contributions to Why? extend beyond lead vocals and drumming to include keyboards, synthesizers, piano, samples, programming, and bass guitar.
Doug McDiarmid primarily contributes to Why? through lead vocals and drumming.
Answer: False
Explanation: Doug McDiarmid's primary contributions to Why? involve playing keyboards, synthesizers, piano, guitars, bass guitar, and providing backing vocals, not lead vocals and drumming.
Josiah Wolf's primary role in Why? is as the lead vocalist and guitarist.
Answer: False
Explanation: Josiah Wolf's primary roles in Why? include drums, percussion, keyboards, synthesizers, samples, and backing vocals, not lead vocalist and guitarist.
Mol Sullivan joined Why? in 2017 and contributes exclusively as a lead vocalist.
Answer: False
Explanation: Mol Sullivan joined Why? in 2024 and contributes on guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, and backing vocals, not exclusively as a lead vocalist and not in 2017.
According to the provided text, which individual is NOT listed as a core member of Why??
Answer: Austin Brown
Explanation: Austin Brown is not listed among the core members of Why? in the provided text. Yoni Wolf, Doug McDiarmid, Matt Meldon, and Josiah Wolf are identified as core members.
What is the relationship between Yoni Wolf and Josiah Wolf?
Answer: Josiah is Yoni's older brother
Explanation: Josiah Wolf, the drummer and backing vocalist for Why?, is Yoni Wolf's older brother.
Why did Matt Meldon become a less active member of Why? in 2005?
Answer: He moved to San Juan Island
Explanation: Matt Meldon's reduced active participation in Why? in 2005 was due to his relocation to San Juan Island, not creative differences.
When did Mol Sullivan join the band Why??
Answer: 2024
Explanation: Mol Sullivan became a member of Why? in 2024, contributing expertise on guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, and backing vocals.
As of the provided text, Why? has released a total of ten studio albums.
Answer: False
Explanation: According to the provided text, Why? has released a total of eight studio albums.
Oaklandazulasylum, released in 2003, was the first album Why? released as a complete band with full indie rock instrumentation.
Answer: False
Explanation: 'Oaklandazulasylum,' released in 2003, is considered Yoni Wolf's final solo project under the Why? moniker. The first album released by Why? as a complete band with full indie rock instrumentation was 'Elephant Eyelash' in 2005.
Alopecia, released in 2008, was the fourth studio album released by the band Why?.
Answer: False
Explanation: 'Alopecia,' released in 2008, is identified as the third studio album released by Why?.
For the album Alopecia, Why? requested fans submit pictures of their pets for the cover art.
Answer: False
Explanation: For the artwork of the album 'Alopecia,' Why? solicited contributions of photographic images of fans' palms, not pictures of their pets.
The songs featured on Why?'s 2009 album, Eskimo Snow, were newly written and recorded specifically for that album, distinct from any material from the Alopecia sessions.
Answer: False
Explanation: The songs featured on Why?'s 2009 album, 'Eskimo Snow,' were recorded during the 'Alopecia' sessions and were not newly written and recorded specifically for 'Eskimo Snow'.
Mumps, Etc., released in 2012, holds the distinction of being Why?'s sixth studio album.
Answer: False
Explanation: 'Mumps, Etc.,' released in 2012, is identified as Why?'s fifth studio album.
Moh Lhean, released in 2017, is identified as the band's seventh studio album.
Answer: False
Explanation: 'Moh Lhean,' released in 2017, is identified as the band's sixth studio album.
The most recent studio album mentioned in the text is AOKOHIO, released in 2019.
Answer: False
Explanation: The most recent studio album mentioned in the text is 'The Well I Fell Into,' released in 2024. 'AOKOHIO' was released in 2019.
How many studio albums has the band Why? released, according to the provided text?
Answer: Eight
Explanation: According to the provided text, Why? has released a total of eight studio albums.
What unique request did Why? make to fans for the artwork of their 2008 album "Alopecia"?
Answer: To contribute photographs of their palms
Explanation: For the artwork of the album 'Alopecia,' Why? solicited contributions of photographic images of fans' palms, not pictures of their pets.
What was the central concept behind Why?'s 2013 EP "Golden Tickets"?
Answer: Creating personalized theme songs for specific fans based on research
Explanation: The 'Golden Tickets' EP, issued in 2013, constitutes a compilation of bespoke theme songs meticulously crafted for and pertaining to seven particular fans of Why?.
In which television show was an image of the poster for Why?'s album "Alopecia" featured?
Answer: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Explanation: The poster for the album 'Alopecia' is visually referenced within an episode of the television series 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'.
What is the title of the most recent studio album by Why? mentioned in the provided text?
Answer: The Well I Fell Into
Explanation: The most recent studio album referenced is 'The Well I Fell Into,' with a release date of August 2, 2024.
What is the title of Why?'s studio album released in 2019?
Answer: AOKOHIO
Explanation: The studio album released by Why? in 2019 is titled 'AOKOHIO'.
Which album was released by Why? in 2017?
Answer: Moh Lhean
Explanation: The 2017 album by Why? is titled 'Moh Lhean'.
What is the title of the album Why? released in 2008?
Answer: Alopecia
Explanation: The 2008 album by Why? is titled 'Alopecia'.
Which album marked Why?'s first release as a full band with expanded indie rock instrumentation?
Answer: Elephant Eyelash (2005)
Explanation: 'Elephant Eyelash,' released in 2005, is recognized as Why?'s inaugural studio release as a complete band with full indie rock instrumentation.
Which 2003 album by Yoni Wolf is considered part of the band Why?'s discography?
Answer: Oaklandazulasylum
Explanation: 'Oaklandazulasylum,' released in 2003, is considered Yoni Wolf's final solo project under the Why? moniker and is part of the band's discography.
The band Why? is primarily recognized for its contributions to the genres of folk music and jazz fusion.
Answer: False
Explanation: The band Why? is primarily recognized for its distinctive blend of alternative hip hop and indie rock music, rather than folk music and jazz fusion.
The band Why?'s 2005 album, Elephant Eyelash, marked a shift towards a more minimalist sound compared to Yoni Wolf's earlier solo work.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2005 album 'Elephant Eyelash' marked a significant expansion in sound, embracing the full instrumentation of an indie rock band, which contrasts with the more minimalist approach of Yoni Wolf's earlier solo work like 'Oaklandazulasylum'.
Yoni Wolf described the songs on Eskimo Snow as being the most hip-hop-influenced of his career up to that point.
Answer: False
Explanation: Yoni Wolf characterized the songs on 'Eskimo Snow' as being the least hip-hop-influenced of his career up to that point.
Which of the following best describes the primary musical style of the band Why??
Answer: A blend of alternative hip hop and indie rock music
Explanation: Why? is primarily recognized for its distinctive blend of alternative hip hop and indie rock music.
What distinguished the 2005 album "Elephant Eyelash" compared to Yoni Wolf's earlier solo work?
Answer: It embraced the full instrumentation of an indie rock band
Explanation: The 2005 album 'Elephant Eyelash' marked a significant expansion in sound, embracing the full instrumentation of an indie rock band, which contrasts with the more minimalist approach of Yoni Wolf's earlier solo work like 'Oaklandazulasylum'.
How did Yoni Wolf characterize the musical style of the songs on the 2009 album "Eskimo Snow"?
Answer: As the least hip-hop of anything he had been involved with up to that point
Explanation: Yoni Wolf characterized the musical compositions on 'Eskimo Snow' as representing the least hip-hop-influenced material of his career up to that juncture.
How did the title track of the 2012 EP "Sod in the Seed" compare musically to the songs on the album "Eskimo Snow"?
Answer: It was more upbeat and featured rapping
Explanation: The title track of 'Sod in the Seed' was observed to be more upbeat than the compositions on 'Eskimo Snow' and incorporated rapping, a feature absent from the preceding album.
The official website for the band Why? is www.why?.com.
Answer: False
Explanation: The official website for the band Why? is www.whywithaquestionmark.com.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a record label Why? has released music through?
Answer: Sub Pop
Explanation: The band Why? has released music under the auspices of several record labels, notably Anticon, City Slang, and Joyful Noise Recordings. Sub Pop is not mentioned in this context.