How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Good Shoes, Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, The Knife, The Coral, The Concretes, Brendan Benson, Art Brut, Stephen Malkmus, The Future Sound Of London, Super Furry Animals, Clinic, London Elektricity
They are the performers of twelve (animated only) music videos that reached the charts from the eighties to the noughties.
1. Which song describes a relationship where one person is infatuated while the other is not?
- A The track with a Robotic Vocal Style
- B Think Before You Speak
- C You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away
2. What band’s member John Lawrence made his final appearance on the album “Spanish Dance Troupe”?
- A Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci
- B Snow Patrol
- C Of Montreal
3. With whose production did the single “We Share Our Mother’s Health” become notable?
- A Björk
- B The Knife
- C Gorillaz
4. Which city is associated with The Coral, known for their unique blend of musical styles?
- A Liverpool
- B Manchester
- C Hoylake
5. What year was the song “You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Concretes released internationally?
- A 2002
- B 2004
- C 2003
6. In which television show was Brendan Benson’s “Cold Hands (Warm Heart)” featured?
- A Bones
- B The X-Files
- C ER
7. What aspect of the song “Formed a Band” became a notable feature in video game soundtracks?
- A Its guitar riff
- B Its improvised lines
- C Its drum solo
8. What odd film reference appears in Stephen Malkmus’ song, opening with a sample from a famous movie actor?
- A Yul Brynner discussing his head
- B Arnold Schwarzenegger talking time travel
- C Clint Eastwood pondering fate
9. Which track by The Future Sound of London featured a vocal sample from Dead Can Dance?
- A Dead Cities
- B Radio Babylon
- C Dawn of the Iconoclast
10. Who produced and mixed the track “Hello Sunshine” by Super Furry Animals?
- A Mario Caldato Jr.
- B Nigel Godrich
- C Quincy Jones
11. What genre is the song “Distortions” by Clinic associated with?
- A Psychedelic Rock
- B Indie Rock
- C Post-Grunge
12. What description famously fits the breakdown in London Elektricity’s “Cum Dancing”?
- A Galaxy-inspired
- B Space reminiscent
- C Cosmic Melody
Tracklist
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1 . Good Shoes – Never Meant To Hurt YouFeatured on the 2007 album “Think Before You Speak”.
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2 . Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci – Spanish Dance TroupeFeatured on the 1999 album “Spanish Dance Troupe”.
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3 . The Knife – We Share Our Mother’s HealthFeatured on the 2006 album “Silent Shout”.
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4 . The Coral – Something Inside Of MeFeatured on the 2005 album “The Invisible Invasion”.
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5 . The Concretes – You Can’t Hurry LoveFeatured on the 2004 album “The Concretes”.
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6 . Brendan Benson – Cold Hands [Warm Heart]Featured on the 2005 album “The Alternative to Love”.
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7 . Art Brut – Formed A BandFeatured on the 2005 album “Bang Bang Rock & Roll”.
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8 . Stephen Malkmus – Jo Jo’s JacketFeatured on the 2001 album “Stephen Malkmus”.
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9 . The Future Sound Of London – Papua New GuineaFeatured on the 1992 album “Accelerator”.
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10 . Super Furry Animals – Hello SunshineFeatured on the 2003 album “Phantom Power”.
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11 . Clinic – DistortionsFeatured on the 2000 album “Internal Wrangler”. |
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12 . London Elektricity – Cum DancingFeatured on the 2003 album “Billion Dollar Gravy”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song from the album “Think Before You Speak” describes an unreciprocated infatuation. Lyrically, it conveys regret for unintended harm in a failed relationship.
2. Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci’s album “Spanish Dance Troupe” was the last to feature the band’s founding member John Lawrence.
3. “We Share Our Mother’s Health” by The Knife was noted for its dark electronic production crafted by the Dreijer siblings.
4. The Coral emerged from Hoylake, Merseyside, infusing psychedelia, folk-rock, and indie influences into their sound.
5. The Concretes’ “You Can’t Hurry Love” was released internationally in 2004, following its Swedish debut in 2003.
6. Brendan Benson’s “Cold Hands (Warm Heart)” featured in the TV series “Bones,” showcasing its thematic fit.
7. “Formed a Band” by Art Brut is known for its improvised lines, making it a memorable addition to game soundtracks.
8. Stephen Malkmus’ song opens with Yul Brynner discussing shaving his head, referencing his “Westworld” role.
9. The Future Sound of London’s track features a vocal sample from “Dawn of the Iconoclast” by Dead Can Dance.
10. “Hello Sunshine” was produced and mixed by Super Furry Animals and Mario Caldato Jr., contributing to its polished sound.
11. “Distortions” by Clinic falls within indie rock, with influences of post-punk revival and garage rock.
12. The space-like breakdown in “Cum Dancing” by London Elektricity sets it apart in the dance genre.