How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Hanson, The Bluetones, Sea Power, Calexico, The Rumble Strips, Baz, Reuben, Lenny Kravitz, Newton Faulkner, The Distillers, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, Cherryfalls
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (14/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 14/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Hanson – Lost Without Each OtherFeatured on the 2004 album “Underneath”.
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2 . The Bluetones – After Hours
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3 . Sea Power – It Ended On An Oily Stage
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4 . Calexico – Crystal Frontier
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5 . The Rumble Strips – Alarm ClockFeatured on the 2007 album “Girls and Weather”.
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6 . Baz – Smile To ShineFeatured on the 2003 album “Psychedelic Love”.
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7 . Reuben – Scared Of The Police
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8 . Lenny Kravitz – Stillness Of HeartFeatured on the 2002 album “Lenny“.
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9 . Newton Faulkner – I Need SomethingFeatured on the 2007 album “Hand Built by Robots”.
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10 . The Distillers – The HungerFeatured on the 2003 album “Coral Fang”.
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11 . Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly – I SpyFeatured on the 2006 album “The Chronicles of a Bohemian Teenager”. |
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12 . Cherryfalls – My DrugFeatured on the 2005 album “Winter/Winter”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “After Hours” was directed by Edgar Wright, known for his single-take style. It featured children in a homage-themed video, aligning with Wright’s cinematic flavor.
2. The music video features a surreal image of a naked man riding a horse, rejected by MTV. This unorthodox visual choice showcases British Sea Power’s penchant for unexpected art.
3. The title “Crystal Frontier” is inspired by Carlos Fuentes’ novel of the same name. This connection adds a literary dimension to its thematic exploration of borders.
4. The Rumble Strips likens their sound to “playing Clash songs.” Their brass-infused rock draws from a lively mix of punk and 50s rock ‘n’ roll influences.
5. “Smile to Shine” embraces the sun’s warmth as inspiration. Its upbeat mood and lyrics celebrate life’s joyful moments, evoking sunlit imagery.
6. “Eating Only Apples” appeared on Rock Sound as “Eating Only Apples (Scared of the Police single version).” This alternate take was part of Reuben’s compelling early 2000s output.
7. “Stillness of Heart” was co-written with Craig Ross. Their collaboration produced a song blending rock and introspection, achieving diverse chart success internationally.
8. “Hand Built by Robots” topped the UK Albums Chart, reaching double platinum status. Its success was bolstered by singles like “I Need Something.”
9. In “The Hunger,” Brody Dalle serves as the lead vocalist and songwriter. Her creative influence permeates The Distillers’ third album, “Coral Fang.”
10. “I Spy” charted at number 37 in the UK. Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly’s unique blend of indie rock resonated with audiences in 2007.
11. Cherryfalls’ track “My Drug” featured on the album “Winter/Winter 4,” indicative of the band’s early 2000s indie pop outings.
12. Tiffany recorded “Could’ve Been” at just 14-15 years old. The song eventually reached number 1 on various international charts, showcasing her early vocal talent.
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