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.
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.