How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Gomez, Gossip, Madonna, Mika, Jamiroquai, Gitta, The Supermen Lovers, RJD2, Nikki Webster, Flobots, Dimitri From Paris, Red Hot Chili Peppers
They are the performers of twelve (animated only) music videos that reached the charts from the eighties to the noughties.
Tracklist
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1 . Gomez – Ping One DownFeatured on the 2002 album “In Our Gun”.
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2 . Gossip – Standing In The Way Of ControlFeatured on the 2006 album “Standing in the Way of Control”.
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3 . Madonna – Dear JessieFeatured on the 1989 album “Like a Prayer“.
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4 . Mika – LollipopFeatured on the 2007 album “Life in Cartoon Motion”.
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5 . Jamiroquai – [Don’t] Give Hate A ChanceFeatured on the 2005 album “Dynamite“.
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6 . Gitta – No More Turning Back!!
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7 . The Supermen Lovers – StarlightFeatured on the 2001 album “The Player”.
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8 . RJD2 – Exotic TalkFeatured on the 2004 album “Since We Last Spoke”.
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9 . Nikki Webster – Strawberry KissesFeatured on the 2001 album “Follow Your Heart”.
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10 . Flobots – HandlebarsFeatured on the 2007 album “Fight with Tools”.
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11 . Dimitri From Paris – Sacré FrançaisFeatured on the 1996 album “Sacrebleu”. |
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12 . Red Hot Chili Peppers – Love RollercoasterFeatured on the 1996 album “Beavis and Butt-Head Do America”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Ping One Down” supports its release as a double A-side single with “Sound of Sounds.” Its presence in a Brit funk style positions it uniquely after “Miles End” on the album.
2. The cover art for “Standing In The Way Of Control” was designed by Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth. The single achieved success on the UK charts, topping the UK Indie Chart for a week.
3. “Dear Jessie” is dedicated to Jessie, Patrick Leonard’s daughter. The song melds children’s motifs with a blend of baroque and pop, showcasing a shift in time signature.
4. Mika’s “Lollipop” was a cautionary tale for his younger sister. It stressed the importance of understanding consequences in early romantic relationships with a catchy pop and dance tune.
5. Jamiroquai’s “(Don’t) Give Hate a Chance” video is unique for its computer animation. Paying tribute to “La Linea,” it features animated conflicts mirrored by the song’s themes of peace.
6. “No More Turning Back” saw release on both 12″ vinyl and CD single. These formats included various remixes that contributed to its presence on multiple charts.
7. “Starlight” illustrates a potato-like character’s fleeting music career. This story, set to a funk and house mix, achieved commercial success and remained an electronic staple.
8. “Exotic Talk” by RJD2 blends postmodern hip-hop with rock influences from the 1970s. The track features creative sampling, maintaining the artist’s signature innovative style.
9. Nikki Webster’s “Strawberry Kisses” video was the costliest Australian music video of its time. It combined high production values with an animated character set in space.
10. Flobots pursued a copyright lawsuit concerning their track “Handlebars” when another artist allegedly appropriated its melody. This legal action followed the song’s chart success.
11. SACEM was involved in managing rights for “Sacré Français” by Dimitri From Paris. This dance track was released by Yellow Productions featuring electronic influences.
12. The Red Hot Chili Peppers covered “Love Rollercoaster,” excluding the notorious scream of the original. This rendition complemented the 1996 film *Beavis and Butt-Head Do America* soundtrack.