The B-side Brainbuster: June Edition.
Think you know your rock ‘n roll deep cuts? It’s time to dig below the surface with our June B-Side Brainbuster! 25 tracks, 25 chances to flex your hidden gem knowledge. From iconic B-sides that became anthems to lost tracks only true music explorers remember — this one separates the casual listeners from the real rock disciples. Ready to follow the B-side track? Let’s go.
EASY (5 Questions )
1. Which B-side by Blur, paired with “Parklife,” tells the story of a doomed romantic named Dan Abnormal (an anagram of someone in the band)?
2. What groovy B-side by The Doors accompanied “People Are Strange” and was later covered by Echo & the Bunnymen?
3. Which Foo Fighters B-side from the “Big Me” single is a raw and early demo of what would become one of their heavier live favorites?
4. What song did The Who release as the B-side to “I Can See for Miles,” filled with their signature humor and named after a household pet?
5. What track by David Bowie was the B-side to “Heroes,” sharing the same name as a global megacity?
MEDIUM (10 Questions)
6. U2’s “With or Without You” single featured which dreamy, ambient B-side that evolved into a fan favorite?
7. Radiohead’s “No Surprises” had a B-side named after a mysterious chemical element. What’s the track?
8. What B-side from The Smiths featured the haunting line “I wear black on the outside, because black is how I feel on the inside”?
9. Which Pearl Jam track was the B-side to “Jeremy” and featured themes of loneliness and disillusionment?
10. “Hey Hey, What Can I Do” was the B-side to which Led Zeppelin single?
11. The Clash released “Train in Vain” on London Calling, but which reggae-tinged B-side accompanied “London Calling” as a single?
12. Which Oasis B-side opens with the lyric “I need to be myself, I can’t be no one else”?
13. “Silver Springs” was a B-side that almost didn’t make it to public ears. Who performed it?
14. What is the B-side to The Cure’s “Lullaby” that plays with the title of a famous fairy tale?
15. “I Am the Walrus” by The Beatles also appeared as a B-side to what hit single?
HARD (10 Questions)
16. This R.E.M. B-side was released in the UK with “Drive.” What is it?
17. What haunting PJ Harvey B-side accompanied the single “C’mon Billy”?
18. What psychedelic Syd Barrett B-side is paired with the Pink Floyd single “Apples and Oranges”?
19. What B-side by Blur was later performed live and is considered one of Damon Albarn’s finest lost tracks?
20. What Joy Division B-side was paired with “Love Will Tear Us Apart” in some UK pressings?
21. What 1990 B-side from Sonic Youth’s Goo era features noisy distortion and spoken-word style vocals, often mistaken for a demo?
22. What B-side did T. Rex release with “Telegram Sam” that touches on astrology and mysticism?
23. Deep Purple’s “Black Night” had which track on the flip side in some European markets?
24. What track by Patti Smith was the B-side to “Gloria” in a rare 7-inch promo version?
25. Which B-side from Soundgarden’s Superunknown sessions was released on the “Fell on Black Days” single and features Eastern-influenced instrumentation?
How Did You Score?
0–5: “Still tuning your guitar.” You’re on the way, keep digging those B-sides.
6–12: “Garage Band Level.” You've got passion. Keep jamming and you'll headline soon.
13–19: “Opening Act Rockstar.” You’ve got solid rock knowledge and serious vibe.
20–24: “Arena Headliner!” You live and breathe riffs, solos, and shock rock stories.
25/25: “Legendary B-side Guru.” Are you secretly a roadie from the ‘70s?
How did you score? Whether you nailed it or discovered some new tracks to chase down, remember — the real magic often hides on the flipside. Want to hear all these gems in one place? Check out the full B-Side Brainbuster Playlist — your perfect companion for uncovering rock’s hidden treasures.
Follow the B-side track — the hits don’t matter, the deep cuts do.
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