How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bruce Dickinson, Pantera, Extreme, Great White, Europe, W.A.S.P., Senser, Little Angels, Skid Row, Sepultura, Iron Maiden, Clawfinger
They are the performers of twelve hard & metal music videos that reached the charts in the eighties or the nineties.
1. Which production technique is prominently featured in Bruce Dickinson’s “Back from the Edge”?
- A Distortion effect
- B Repeat echo effect
- C Reverse reverb
2. What personal struggle inspired the lyrics of Pantera’s “I’m Broken”?
- A Insomnia
- B Eating disorder
- C Back pain
3. Which track from Extreme’s album “Waiting for the Punchline” was released as their final single before a split?
- A Hip Today
- B Cynical
- C No Respect
4. Great White’s “Call It Rock ‘N Roll” deviated from typical progressions by doing what?
- A Transposing every chord
- B Adding layers over a single riff
- C Alternating time signatures
5. Who composed Europe’s “Let the Good Times Rock”?
- A Joey Tempest
- B Ian Haugland
- C Kee Marcello
6. Which song did W.A.S.P. release on their compilation album “First Blood Last Cuts” as an unreleased track?
- A Chain Reaction
- B Sunset and Babylon
- C Blind in Texas
7. When was Senser’s “Adrenalin” first recorded on UK charts?
- A January 15, 1996
- B March 8, 1997
- C February 21, 1998
8. What format was Little Angels’ “Boneyard” single released in?
- A 12-inch vinyl
- B Cassette
- C Digital
9. What was notable about Skid Row’s “Wasted Time” in the U.S. charts?
- A First to hit top ten
- B Final single to chart
- C Reached platinum
10. What unique element opens the Sepultura track “Refuse/Resist”?
- A Bongos
- B Recorded heartbeat
- C Birdsong
11. Which film directly inspired the lyrics of Iron Maiden’s “Man on the Edge”?
- A Falling Down
- B The Shining
- C Mad Max
12. What is distinctive about the Clawfinger track blending rap metal?
- A Latin percussion used
- B Female choir vocals
- C Shred guitar solos
Tracklist
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1 . Bruce Dickinson – Back From The EdgeFeatured on the 1996 album “Skunkworks”.
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2 . Pantera – I’m BrokenFeatured on the 1994 album “Far Beyond Driven”.
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3 . Extreme – Hip TodayFeatured on the 1995 album “Waiting for the Punchline”.
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4 . Great White – Call It Rock ‘N RollFeatured on the 1991 album “Hooked”.
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5 . Europe – Let The Good Times RockFeatured on the 1988 album “Out of This World”.
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6 . W.A.S.P. – Sunset And BabylonFeatured on the 1993 album “First Blood Last Cuts”.
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7 . Senser – AdrenalinFeatured on the 1998 album “Asylum”.
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8 . Little Angels – BoneyardFeatured on the 1991 album “Young Gods”.
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9 . Skid Row – Wasted TimeFeatured on the 1991 album “Slave to the Grind”.
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10 . Sepultura – Refuse / ResistFeatured on the 1993 album “Chaos A.D.”.
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11 . Iron Maiden – Man On The EdgeFeatured on the 1995 album “The X Factor”. |
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12 . Clawfinger – Two SidesFeatured on the 1997 album “Clawfinger”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Back from the Edge” utilizes a repeat echo effect, a technique famously associated with producer Martin Birch. This production choice adds depth to the themes of struggle depicted in the lyrics.
2. “I’m Broken” by Pantera is lyrically rooted in Phil Anselmo’s severe back pain, a fresh vulnerable theme for the band. The pain led to introspection, subtly shaking the band’s otherwise hard-edged façade.
3. “Hip Today” was Extreme’s final single before they parted ways in 1995. It captured the band in transition and marked the end of an era before their return in 2007.
4. Great White’s “Call It Rock ‘N Roll” kept a steady riff throughout the verses. Instead of changing chords, the band layered more sounds, harking back to classic R&B engineering.
5. Joey Tempest was behind the creation of “Let the Good Times Rock.” His songwriting prowess helped establish Europe as a stalwart of 80s rock.
6. “Sunset and Babylon” appeared as a fresh addition to W.A.S.P.’s “First Blood Last Cuts.” It further solidified Blackie Lawless’s status as the band’s primary creative force.
7. “Adrenalin” by Senser saw its entry on UK charts on February 21, 1998. Though not a blockbuster hit, it followed the band’s early success with innovative sound blends.
8. Little Angels released “Boneyard” as a 12-inch vinyl. This format underscored the vinyl revival among rock collectors in the early 90s.
9. “Wasted Time” became the last Skid Row single to chart in the U.S. in 1991. It symbolized a high point before the band’s transition into the following decade.
10. The track “Refuse/Resist” by Sepultura opens with Max Cavalera’s son’s heartbeat. This personal touch sets the tone for the song’s raw intensity.
11. The film “Falling Down” inspired Iron Maiden’s “Man on the Edge.” Its narrative aligned with the song’s examination of societal breakdown.
12. Featuring female choir vocals, Clawfinger’s song marked a stylistic expansion. This choice introduced a fresh layer to the band’s rap-metal foundation.
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