How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Natalie Imbruglia, Pet Shop Boys, Kimberley Locke, Mstrkrft, Garbage, Ash, Hoobastank, Point Break, Michelle Branch, Joss Stone, The Twang, The Raveonettes
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which version of “Counting Down The Days” by Natalie Imbruglia includes a pre-chorus?
- A Single version
- B Album version
- C Acoustic version
2. What distinguishes the Pet Shop Boys’ “I Get Along” from their typical sound?
- A Synth-pop influences
- B Britpop elements
- C Reggae undertones
3. What made Kimberley Locke’s “8th World Wonder” notable upon release?
- A It was linked to American Idol
- B It was a Broadway musical number
- C It topped the US Billboard Singles Sales Chart
4. Which artist collaborated with MSTRKRFT on “Heartbreaker”?
- A John Legend
- B Kanye West
- C Justin Timberlake
5. Why is “Tell Me Where It Hurts” by Garbage unique on its album?
- A It’s the longest song
- B It’s the only new material
- C It’s a cover song
6. What disrupted the filming of Ash’s “Sometimes” music video?
- A A power outage
- B Bad weather
- C A collapsing roof
7. Which genre is Hoobastank’s “Running Away” classified under?
- A Nu metal
- B Jazz
- C Blues
8. What is a key theme in Point Break’s “You”?
- A Adventure
- B Longing and emotional struggle
- C Victory
9. What describes the lyrical theme of Michelle Branch’s “All You Wanted”?
- A Revenge
- B Discovery
- C Seeking support
10. Which feature characterizes Joss Stone’s “Tell Me What We’re Gonna Do Now”?
- A A heavy metal solo
- B Neo soul and alternative hip hop blend
- C Techno beat
11. What is sampled in The Twang’s “Barney Rubble”?
- A “Give It Up” by The Goodmen
- B “Celebration” by Kool & The Gang
- C “Funkytown” by Lipps Inc.
12. What visual theme does The Raveonettes’ “Love In A Trashcan” video use?
- A Sci-fi elements
- B Retro-cosmetic ad visuals
- C Medieval settings
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Natalie Imbruglia – Counting Down The DaysFeatured on the 2005 album “Counting Down the Days”.
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2 . Pet Shop Boys – I Get AlongFeatured on the 2002 album “Release”.
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3 . Kimberley Locke – 8Th World WonderFeatured on the 2004 album “One Love”.
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4 . Mstrkrft – Heartbreaker (w/ John Legend)Featured on the 2009 album “Fist of God”.
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5 . Garbage – Tell Me Where It HurtsFeatured on the 2007 album “Absolute Garbage”.
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6 . Ash – SometimesFeatured on the 2001 album “Free All Angels”.
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7 . Hoobastank – Running AwayFeatured on the 2001 album “Hoobastank”.
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8 . Point Break – YouFeatured on the 1999 album “Apocadelic”.
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9 . Michelle Branch – All You WantedFeatured on the 2001 album “The Spirit Room”.
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10 . Joss Stone – Tell Me What We’re Gonna Do NowFeatured on the 2007 album “Introducing “.
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11 . The Twang – Barney RubbleFeatured on the 2009 album “Jewellery Quarter”. |
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12 . The Raveonettes – Love In A TrashcanFeatured on the 2005 album “Pretty in Black”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The album version of “Counting Down The Days” includes a pre-chorus, whereas the single version omits this section. The variance highlights the song’s production nuances between releases.
2. “I Get Along” by Pet Shop Boys heavily incorporates Britpop elements, distinguishing it from their typical synth-pop sound. The guitar work by Johnny Marr is particularly noteworthy.
3. Kimberley Locke’s “8th World Wonder” made a splash by debuting at number one on the US Billboard Singles Sales Chart. It marked a milestone for Idol finalists’ releases not directly tied to the show.
4. MSTRKRFT’s “Heartbreaker” features John Legend as a collaborator, merging electronic beats with Legend’s soulful vocal contribution, enhancing the track’s cross-genre appeal.
5. “Tell Me Where It Hurts” by Garbage is unique on their “Absolute Garbage” album for being the only new track. The song showcases their evolution after an extended hiatus.
6. During the shooting of Ash’s “Sometimes” music video, a roof collapsed due to vibrations from the playback. This incident added an unexpected element of drama to the production.
7. “Running Away” by Hoobastank is categorized under nu metal and alternative rock. The song’s aggressive guitar-driven sound fits within the broader early-2000s rock landscape.
8. Point Break’s “You” explores themes of longing and emotional struggle, reflected in its introspective lyrics and moody musical production. It aligns well with typical pop ballad sentiments.
9. Michelle Branch’s “All You Wanted” centers on the theme of seeking support during difficult times, capturing the longing for emotional connection and understanding within its lyrics.
10. Joss Stone’s “Tell Me What We’re Gonna Do Now” features a blend of neo soul and alternative hip hop. This stylistic fusion showcases Stone’s diverse musical interests and collaborations.
11. The Twang’s “Barney Rubble” samples “Give It Up” by The Goodmen. The familiar rhythm enhances the song’s catchy and recognizable structure, adding to the track’s appeal.
12. “Love In A Trashcan” by The Raveonettes uses retro-cosmetic ad visuals in its music video, a choice that complements the song’s vintage pop influences and playful aesthetic.
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