How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Morrissey, Ultra Vivid Scene, Thomas Dolby, 60 Ft Dolls, Six By Seven, The Wedding Present, Urusei Yatsura, Hot House Flowers, Big Country, The Waterboys, Jocasta, Gary Moore
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Morrissey – We Hate It When Our Friends Become SuccessfulFeatured on the 1992 album “Your Arsenal“.
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2 . Ultra Vivid Scene – Staring At The SunFeatured on the 1990 album “Joy 1967-1990”.
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3 . Thomas Dolby – Close But No CigarFeatured on the 1992 album “Astronauts & Heretics”.
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4 . 60 Ft Dolls – Talk To MeFeatured on the 1998 album “The Big 3”.
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5 . Six By Seven – CandlelightFeatured on the 1998 album “The Things We Make”.
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6 . The Wedding Present – DallianceFeatured on the 1991 album “Seamonsters”.
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7 . Urusei Yatsura – Kewpies Like WatermelonFeatured on the 1996 album “We Are Urusei Yatsura”.
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8 . Hot House Flowers – One Tongue
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9 . Big Country – Save Me
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10 . The Waterboys – Return Of The PanFeatured on the 1993 album “Dream Harder”.
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11 . Jocasta – Change MeFeatured on the 1998 album “No Coincidence”. |
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12 . Gary Moore – Story Of The BluesFeatured on the 1992 album “After Hours”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Morrissey’s 1992 single saw the iconic Mick Ronson at the production helm. Known for his work with Bowie, Ronson added his touch to this lead single from *Your Arsenal*.
2. Ultra Vivid Scene’s “Staring At The Sun” was a 4AD release, fitting naturally with the label’s moody, atmospheric vibe prevalent in the late ’80s and early ’90s.
3. The single “Astronauts & Heretics” was graced by Eddie Van Halen’s guitar prowess, adding another rock deity to Dolby’s eclectic collaborations.
4. The Welsh trio 60 Ft. Dolls released “Talk to Me” in 1996, during the Cool Cymru scene, adding their lively rock to the era’s musical landscape.
5. Six By Seven’s track “Candlelight” comes from their debut album “The Things We Make,” a cornerstone of their genre-blending early works.
6. David Gedge penned “Dalliance,” infusing it with his characteristic raw, emotive lyricism. The Wedding Present’s sounds often reflected Gedge’s personal lyrical style.
7. Urusei Yatsura borrowed their moniker from the titular manga, known for fusing humor and sci-fi themes, mirrored in the band’s playful noise-pop tunes.
8. Hothouse Flowers enlisted Hughes Masekela’s signature trumpet talents for their introspective track “One Tongue,” adding a layer of world music influence.
9. Big Country’s April 1990 single directed by Howard Greenhalgh reflects their long-standing collaboration with visual innovators and identifies with Mercury Records.
10. The Waterboys’ song referenced Pan, a nod to Mike Scott’s fascination with mythological and spiritual narratives, melding folklore with modernity.
11. “Change Me” is the introspective fourth track on Jocasta’s singular album, epitomizing Britpop’s introspection and blend of catchy yet thoughtful rock.
12. Gary Moore’s “Story of the Blues” is a bluesy foray from his album “After Hours,” showcasing his craftsmanship in the electric blues tradition of the early ’90s.
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