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The Durutti Column, formed in 1978, originated in London and was primarily the musical project of drummer Bruce Mitchell.
Answer: False
The Durutti Column was formed in Manchester, not London, and is primarily the musical project of guitarist Vini Reilly, not drummer Bruce Mitchell.
The band's name, 'The Durutti Column,' directly references a renowned jazz ensemble from the Spanish Civil War era.
Answer: False
The band's name is derived from the Durruti Column, an anarchist military unit from the Spanish Civil War, not a jazz ensemble.
Vini Reilly joined The Durutti Column in January 1978 after previously playing guitar for the punk rock band Ed Banger and the Nosebleeds.
Answer: True
Vini Reilly joined The Durutti Column in January 1978, having previously been the guitarist for the punk rock band Ed Banger and the Nosebleeds, as stated in the source material.
The Durutti Column's inaugural release on Factory Records was a split single featuring Joy Division.
Answer: False
The Durutti Column's first appearance on Factory Records was on 'A Factory Sample,' a double 7-inch compilation, not a split single.
Tony Wilson and Alan Erasmus assembled the initial band around the remnants of the local punk rock band Fast Breeder.
Answer: True
Tony Wilson and Alan Erasmus assembled the initial band around the remnants of the local punk rock band Fast Breeder.
In what year was The Durutti Column formed?
Answer: 1978
The Durutti Column was formed in 1978 in Manchester, England.
Who was among the first acts signed to Factory Records?
Answer: The Durutti Column
The Durutti Column was among the first acts signed to Factory Records, an influential independent label.
From what historical entity was the band's name, 'The Durutti Column,' derived?
Answer: An anarchist military unit from the Spanish Civil War
The band's name, 'The Durutti Column,' was derived from a misspelling of the Durruti Column, an anarchist military unit from the Spanish Civil War.
What was Vini Reilly's previous band before joining The Durutti Column?
Answer: Ed Banger and the Nosebleeds
Before joining The Durutti Column, Vini Reilly was the guitarist for the local punk rock band Ed Banger and the Nosebleeds.
What was 'Le Retour de la Colonne Durruti' and its significance to the band's name?
Answer: A four-page comic strip distributed during student protests, serving as a source for the band's name.
'Le Retour de la Colonne Durruti' was a four-page comic strip distributed during student protests, serving as a source for the band's name.
The Durutti Column's debut album, 'The Return of the Durutti Column' (1980), was notable for its unique sleeve crafted from polished metal.
Answer: False
The first album, 'The Return of the Durutti Column,' featured a unique sandpaper sleeve, inspired by a Situationist joke, not polished metal.
Members of Joy Division contributed to the production of 'The Return of the Durutti Column' by providing backing vocals.
Answer: False
Joy Division members assisted with the physical production of the album's unique sandpaper sleeve, not by contributing backing vocals.
Vini Reilly deliberately integrated distorted electric guitar tones into 'The Return of the Durutti Column' to cultivate an experimental 'new wave' aesthetic.
Answer: False
Vini Reilly's approach on 'The Return of the Durutti Column' was to achieve an experimental 'new wave' sound by *avoiding* typical distorted electric guitar tones, focusing instead on clean, atmospheric playing.
Martin Hannett's production on the first album included adding electronic rhythms and effects like birdsong on 'Sketch for Summer'.
Answer: True
Martin Hannett's production on the first album included adding electronic rhythms and effects such as birdsong on 'Sketch for Summer,' enhancing its atmospheric quality.
The second album, 'LC,' was notable for being one of the first professionally released home recordings, recorded cheaply on a four-track cassette deck.
Answer: True
The second album, 'LC,' released in 1981, was notably recorded cheaply at home on a four-track cassette deck, with the tape hiss intentionally left intact, making it one of the first professionally released home recordings.
The 1984 album 'Without Mercy' was conceptualized as an instrumental evocation of a poem by William Shakespeare.
Answer: False
The album 'Without Mercy' was conceived as an instrumental evocation of John Keats' poem 'La Belle Dame sans Merci,' not a poem by William Shakespeare.
'Domo Arigato' marked the first pop album released in the UK exclusively on Digital Audio Tape (DAT) format.
Answer: False
'Domo Arigato' was the first pop album released in the UK solely on compact disc, while 'The Guitar and Other Machines' was the first new UK album released on Digital Audio Tape (DAT).
The 1989 album 'Vini Reilly' extensively used sampling, featuring looped vocal samples from various artists.
Answer: True
The 1989 album 'Vini Reilly' extensively utilized sampling, featuring looped vocal samples from various artists as the foundation for several tracks.
The Durutti Column's tenure with Factory Records concluded with the 1993 release of 'Sex and Death'.
Answer: False
The Durutti Column's association with Factory Records concluded in early 1991 with the release of 'Obey the Time,' not 'Sex and Death' in 1993.
Who produced The Durutti Column's two tracks for the 'A Factory Sample' compilation?
Answer: Martin Hannett
Martin Hannett produced The Durutti Column's two tracks for the 'A Factory Sample' compilation.
What was notable about the recording process of the second album, 'LC'?
Answer: It was recorded cheaply at home on a four-track cassette deck, with tape hiss intentionally left intact.
The second album, 'LC,' was recorded cheaply at home on a four-track cassette deck, with the tape hiss intentionally left intact, making it one of the first professionally released home recordings.
What new musical elements were introduced in 'The Guitar and Other Machines'?
Answer: A more direct sound, guest vocals, and the incorporation of a sequencer and drum machine
'The Guitar and Other Machines' introduced a more direct sound, featuring guest vocals and the incorporation of a sequencer and drum machine alongside Bruce Mitchell's drumming.
When did The Durutti Column's association with Factory Records conclude?
Answer: Early 1991
The Durutti Column's association with Factory Records concluded in early 1991 with the release of 'Obey the Time'.
Tony Wilson attempted to revive Factory Records in 1993 under the new imprint Factory Too, with 'Sex and Death' as its first release.
Answer: True
Tony Wilson attempted to revive Factory Records in 1993 under the new imprint Factory Too, a subdivision of London Records, with 'Sex and Death' as its first release.
Peter Hook of New Order guested on 'Sex and Death' on the track 'The Next Time'.
Answer: True
'Sex and Death' was produced by Stephen Street and featured Peter Hook of New Order as a guest musician on the track 'The Next Time'.
Keir Stewart produced 'Time Was Gigantic... When We Were Kids' and has since become a frequent collaborator with Vini Reilly.
Answer: True
'Time Was Gigantic... When We Were Kids' (1998) was produced by Keir Stewart, who also played on the album and has frequently collaborated with Vini Reilly since then.
Subsequent to the cessation of Factory Too's operations, The Durutti Column predominantly released albums via major record labels.
Answer: False
After Factory Too ceased operations, The Durutti Column primarily released albums through independent labels such as Artful Records and Kookydisc, not major record labels.
Kookydisc exclusively released new studio albums by The Durutti Column, eschewing reissues or compilations.
Answer: False
Kookydisc released not only new studio albums but also volumes of 'The Sporadic Recordings,' remastered early LPs, and subscription-club discs of rare and unreleased material.
'Heaven Sent (It Was Called Digital, It Was Heaven Sent)' was a physical CD release promoted as the fourth iteration of Factory Records.
Answer: False
'Heaven Sent (It Was Called Digital, It Was Heaven Sent)' was a download-only release via Tony Wilson's F4 project, not a physical CD release.
The Durutti Column partially soundtracked a Jeff Noon play adapted for BBC Radio 3 in 2005.
Answer: True
The Durutti Column partially soundtracked 'Dead Code - Ghosts of the Digital Age,' a short Jeff Noon play adapted for BBC Radio 3 in 2005.
Who produced 'Sex and Death' and featured Peter Hook of New Order as a guest musician?
Answer: Stephen Street
'Sex and Death' was produced by Stephen Street and featured Peter Hook of New Order as a guest musician.
Which independent label, besides Artful Records, released Durutti Column albums after Factory Too ceased operations?
Answer: Kookydisc
After Factory Too ceased operations, Durutti Column albums were released on independent labels such as Artful Records and Kookydisc.
What was 'Heaven Sent (It Was Called Digital, It Was Heaven Sent)'?
Answer: A download-only release via Tony Wilson's F4 project
'Heaven Sent (It Was Called Digital, It Was Heaven Sent)' was a download-only release via Tony Wilson's F4 project, marketed as the fourth iteration of Factory Records.
Bruce Mitchell served as both the percussionist and co-manager for The Durutti Column during their time on Factory Records.
Answer: True
Bruce Mitchell served as both the percussionist for The Durutti Column and as co-manager with Tony Wilson throughout their time on Factory Records.
Phil Rainford, the original vocalist, later became known as a music producer for two albums by the singer Nico.
Answer: True
Phil Rainford, the original vocalist, later became known as a music producer for two albums by singer Nico, 'Live Heroes' and 'Femme Fatale'.
The Durutti Column is predominantly associated with the heavy metal and grunge genres.
Answer: False
The Durutti Column is associated with genres such as post-punk, post-rock, dream pop, art rock, neoclassical, and chill-out music, not heavy metal or grunge.
Which of the following musical genres is NOT primarily associated with The Durutti Column?
Answer: Heavy Metal
The Durutti Column is associated with genres such as post-punk, post-rock, dream pop, art rock, neoclassical, and chill-out music, not heavy metal.
What unique aspect distinguished The Durutti Column from its post-punk contemporaries?
Answer: Vini Reilly's clean, atmospheric guitar playing and jazz, folk, and classical influences
The Durutti Column distinguished itself through Vini Reilly's clean, atmospheric guitar playing and the incorporation of jazz, folk, and classical influences.
What dual role did Bruce Mitchell play for The Durutti Column during the Factory Records era?
Answer: Percussionist and co-manager
Bruce Mitchell served as both the percussionist for The Durutti Column and as co-manager with Tony Wilson during their time on Factory Records.
What specific classical music elements did Vini Reilly incorporate into his compositions?
Answer: Classical techniques and scales, particularly minor melodic and minor harmonic scales
Vini Reilly incorporated classical techniques and scales, particularly minor melodic and minor harmonic scales, into his compositions.
Beyond his role in The Durutti Column, what was Phil Rainford known for as a producer?
Answer: Producing two albums for singer Nico
Beyond his role in The Durutti Column, Phil Rainford became known as a music producer for two albums by singer Nico.
Who were the current core members of The Durutti Column, as of the provided information?
Answer: Vini Reilly, Bruce Mitchell, Keir Stewart, Poppy Morgan
As of the provided information, the current core members of The Durutti Column are Vini Reilly, Bruce Mitchell, Keir Stewart, and Poppy Morgan.
The initial Durutti Column lineup disbanded due to a disagreement concerning the band's musical direction, resulting in Vini Reilly becoming the primary creative force.
Answer: False
The original line-up broke up due to a dispute over the choice of producer, not primarily over musical direction, although Vini Reilly did become the primary creative force afterward.
Vini Reilly claimed he was not properly credited or compensated for his contributions to Morrissey's 1988 solo album, 'Viva Hate'.
Answer: True
Vini Reilly stated that he was neither properly credited nor compensated for composing most of the music on Morrissey's 1988 solo album, 'Viva Hate'.
Why was Phil Rainford, the original vocalist, sacked from The Durutti Column in July 1978?
Answer: He was not considered the correct choice for the group's direction.
Phil Rainford was sacked from the band in July 1978 because he was not considered the correct choice for the group's artistic direction.
What led to the breakup of the original Durutti Column line-up before their debut album?
Answer: A dispute over the choice of producer.
The original Durutti Column line-up broke up due to a dispute over Tony Wilson and Alan Erasmus's choice of producer.
What controversy did Vini Reilly mention regarding his contributions to Morrissey's 'Viva Hate' album?
Answer: He was not properly credited nor compensated for composing most of the music.
Vini Reilly stated that he was neither properly credited nor compensated for composing most of the music on Morrissey's 1988 solo album, 'Viva Hate'.
Which members of the early Durutti Column line-up later became members of Simply Red?
Answer: Tony Bowers and Chris Joyce
Tony Bowers and Chris Joyce, members of the early Durutti Column line-up, later became members of Simply Red.