How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bonfire, FM, The Almighty, Little Angels, Diamond Head, The Quireboys, Saxon, Ian Gillan Band, W.A.S.P., Great White, Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe
They are the performers of twelve hard & metal music videos that reached the charts in the eighties or the nineties.
1. What is the unique feature about the drummer during the recording of Bonfire’s “Sweet Obsession”?
- A Ken Mary was on loan from Fifth Angel
- B Terry Chimes was brought in from The Clash
- C Cozy Powell guest performed on two tracks
2. Which unique medium has NOT been used to document live performances of FM’s “Bad Luck”?
- A LaserDisc
- B Blu-ray
- C DVD/CD
3. What UK chart position did The Almighty’s “Jonestown Mind” achieve on release?
- A Top 30
- B Top 40
- C Top 50
4. Little Angels’ “Product of the Working Class” serves as a reflection of what?
- A Nostalgia for the industrial revolution
- B The journey of youth and aspirations
- C The rise of British heavy metal
5. What distinguishes Diamond Head’s “In the Heat of the Night” from other songs of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal?
- A A hip-hop inspired bassline
- B Bluesy harmonica solos
- C Dramatic structure and melodic riffs
6. What instrument takes center stage in “There She Goes Again” by The Quireboys?
- A Banjo
- B Harmonica
- C Guitar
7. What notable event inspired Saxon’s title track from their third album?
- A Encounter with a royal family member
- B Search by Prime Minister Thatcher’s security
- C Fistfight with punk band The Clash
8. Which character is highlighted in the lyrics of Gillan’s “Restless”?
- A Johnny Walker
- B Jimmy
- C Michael Miles
9. What differentiates W.A.S.P.’s “95 NASTY” from the original 1984 release?
- A The addition of a funk bass line
- B Heavier mid-1990s production
- C A feature by hip-hop artist Ice-T
10. What band is credited with writing “Face the Day,” later covered by Great White?
- A AC/DC
- B The Angels
- C INXS
11. The title of Iron Maiden’s “Out of the Silent Planet” nods to which classic sci-fi work?
- A Journey to the Center of the Earth
- B The Day the Earth Stood Still
- C C.S. Lewis’s novel
12. Which instrument does Tommy Lee famously contribute in Mötley Crüe’s “Home Sweet Home”?
- A Saxophone
- B Piano
- C Violin
Tracklist
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1 . Bonfire – Sweet ObsessionFeatured on the 1991 album “Fireworks”.
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2 . FM – Bad LuckFeatured on the 1989 album “Tough It Out”.
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3 . The Almighty – Jonestown MindFeatured on the 1994 album “Crank”.
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4 . Little Angels – Product Of The Working ClassFeatured on the 1991 album “Young Gods”.
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5 . Diamond Head – In The Heat Of The NightFeatured on the 1982 album “Borrowed Time”.
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6 . The Quireboys – There She Goes AgainFeatured on the 1990 album “A Bit of What You Fancy “.
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7 . Saxon – Strong Arm Of The LawFeatured on the 1980 album “Strong Arm of the Law”.
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8 . Ian Gillan Band – RestlessFeatured on the 1981 album “Double Trouble”.
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9 . W.A.S.P. – 95Featured on the 1986 album “Inside The Electric Circus”.
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10 . Great White – Face The DayFeatured on the 1986 album “Shot in the Dark”.
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11 . Iron Maiden – Out Of The Silent PlanetFeatured on the 2000 album “Brave New World”. |
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12 . Mötley Crüe – Home Sweet HomeFeatured on the 1985 album “Theatre of Pain”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. A. Ken Mary, not a regular member, played drums for Bonfire’s “Sweet Obsession”. His contribution was unique since he was on loan from Fifth Angel.
2. A. Despite many formats, “Bad Luck” by FM has never been released on LaserDisc. The song’s live legacy is still well-documented elsewhere.
3. B. The Almighty’s “Jonestown Mind” climbed into the UK Top 40. Its chart success is part of the band’s high point in the early 90s.
4. B. Little Angels’ “Product of the Working Class” explores youthful dreams against the backdrop of everyday life. The band reflects on surpassing small-town confines.
5. C. “In the Heat of the Night” features dramatic structure and melodic riffs. These components are quintessential to Diamond Head’s New Wave of British Heavy Metal style.
6. C. In “There She Goes Again,” the guitar solos take center stage, showcasing The Quireboys’ signature blend of blues-influenced hard rock.
7. B. An incident with Prime Minister Thatcher’s security inspired Saxon’s track, lending an authentic edge to their hard-grooving heavy metal style.
8. B. Gillan’s “Restless” tells the story of a character named Jimmy. His journey captures themes of emotions and changes in life.
9. B. The 1995 version of “95 NASTY” by W.A.S.P. is marked by its heavier production, revisiting the band’s early glam metal era.
10. B. “Face the Day” was originally by The Angels. Great White’s cover remained true to the hard rock spirit of its predecessor.
11. C. Iron Maiden’s “Out of the Silent Planet” alludes to a C.S. Lewis novel. However, the song mainly draws inspiration from a 1950s sci-fi film.
12. B. Tommy Lee’s piano intro in “Home Sweet Home” became iconic. The power ballad paved the way for broader acceptance of rock ballads in mainstream music.
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