‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°39 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : The Beautiful South, D-Side, Idlewild, Willy Mason, Noah And The Whale, Captain, David Jordan, Orson, The Von Bondies, Hell Is For Heroes, Biffy Clyro, Diana Krall

They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which line from The Beautiful South’s “Manchester” emphasizes the city’s rainy reputation?

  • A “The clouds dance over Moss Side.”
  • B “If rain makes Britain great, then Manchester is greater.”
  • C “Swinton sunshine is divine.”

2. Who wrote the song “Speechless” by D-Side?

  • A Paul Heaton and Dave Rotheray
  • B Shep Solomon and Simon Ellis
  • C Liam O’Monnell and Clark Datchler

3. Which band is credited with harmonies similar to Crosby, Stills & Nash in the track “I Understand It”?

  • A R.E.M.
  • B Idlewild
  • C Coldplay

4. Where was Willy Mason’s “So Long” recorded?

  • A The Hollywood Hills
  • B Catskill Mountains
  • C Greenwich Village

5. Which record label released Noah and the Whale’s third single from their debut album?

  • A Columbia Records
  • B Mercury Records
  • C Island Records

6. What was unique about Captain’s album Distraction?

  • A It was only available as a digital download.
  • B It was never officially released wide.
  • C It was recorded in outer space.

7. What is the length of David Jordan’s track “Move On”?

  • A 3:33
  • B 4:00
  • C 4:45

8. Which band’s song “Bright Idea” was part of an album originally self-released in 2005?

  • A Orson
  • B The Von Bondies
  • C Captain

9. What distinguishes The Von Bondies’ music style featured in “Tell Me What You See”?

  • A Psychedelic synth loops
  • B Minimalist punk-inflected rock
  • C Latin rhythms

10. “Retreat” by Hell Is for Heroes was a single from which album?

  • A “The Neon Handshake”
  • B “Chelsea Hardcore”
  • C “Invisible Ink”

11. Where does the single by Biffy Clyro appear on their fourth studio album?

  • A As the final track
  • B As the opening track
  • C As a hidden track

12. What artist collaborated with Diana Krall on “Narrow Daylight”?

  • A Sting
  • B Elvis Costello
  • C Michael Bublé

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Tracklist

1 . The Beautiful South – Manchester

Featured on the 2006 album “Superbi”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Facebook

2 . D-Side – Speechless

Featured on the 2005 album “Stronger Together”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Instagram

3 . Idlewild – I Understand It

Lyrics >> More by the same : Instagram

4 . Willy Mason – So Long

Featured on the 2004 album “Where The Humans Eat”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . Noah And The Whale – Shape Of My Heart

Featured on the 2008 album “Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down”.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Instagram

6 . Captain – Keep An Open Mind

Featured on the 2008 album “Distraction”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Instagram

7 . David Jordan – Move On

Featured on the 2007 album “Set the Mood”.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . Orson – Bright Idea

Featured on the 2006 album “Bright Idea”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

9 . The Von Bondies – Tell Me What You See

Featured on the 2004 album “Pawn Shoppe Heart”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Facebook

10 . Hell Is For Heroes – Retreat

Featured on the 2003 album “The Neon Handshake”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Facebook

11 . Biffy Clyro – Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies

Featured on the 2007 album “Puzzle”.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

12 . Diana Krall – Narrow Daylight

Featured on the 2004 album “The Girl in the Other Room“.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. “Manchester” by The Beautiful South boasts the line about rain making Manchester greater, a nod to its renowned weather. The song treats urban precipitation with a dash of admiration.

2. “Speechless” owes its lyrical life to Shep Solomon and Simon Ellis. The track’s boy band vibe aligned with their previous pop compositions.

3. Harmonies compared to Crosby, Stills & Nash are featured in Idlewild’s “I Understand It.” The song melds classic rock vibes with a modern twist.

4. Willy Mason’s “So Long” was recorded in the scenic Catskill Mountains. The setting contributed to its rustic sound, with minimal technical layering.

5. Mercury Records released Noah and the Whale’s third single, adding indie charm to their folk-rock portfolio under the label’s banner.

6. Captain’s album Distraction was unique due to its official non-release. It remains a studio effort without public debut, creating some musical mystique.

7. The single “Move On” by David Jordan clocks in at exactly 4:00. A dance track that keeps things precisely rhythmic.

8. Orson’s “Bright Idea” was part of their self-released album first put out in 2005. Persistence paid off with a wider release the next year.

9. The Von Bondies’ style in “Tell Me What You See” is characterized by minimalist punk-inflected rock. Raw energy fuels their gritty sound.

10. “Retreat” was a single from Hell Is for Heroes’ debut album, “The Neon Handshake.” A post-hardcore cornerstone since its 2003 release.

11. Biffy Clyro’s fourth studio album, Puzzle, opens with the discussed single. It’s a fitting introduction to their unique rock artistry.

12. Diana Krall teamed up with Elvis Costello for “Narrow Daylight.” Together, they bring a blend of thoughtful lyrics and jazz influences.

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