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 Railway Children, The Trashcan Sinatras, Bennet, Ugly Kid Joe, Martin Stephenson & The Daintees, Kingmaker, The Verve, Milltown Brothers, 1000 Clowns, Feline, Salad, Puressence
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
Tracklist
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1 . The Railway Children – Music StopFeatured on the 1990 album “Native Place”.
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2 . The Trashcan Sinatras – Only Tongue Can TellFeatured on the 1990 album “Cake”.
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3 . Bennet – Someone Always Gets There FirstFeatured on the 1996 album “Super Natural”.
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4 . Ugly Kid Joe – Everything About YouFeatured on the 1992 album “America’s Least Wanted”.
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5 . Martin Stephenson & The Daintees – Left Us To BurnFeatured on the 1990 album “Salutation Road”.
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6 . Kingmaker – 10 Years AsleepFeatured on the 1993 album “Sleepwalking”.
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7 . The Verve – BlueFeatured on the 1993 album “A Storm in Heaven”.
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8 . Milltown Brothers – Turn OffFeatured on the 1993 album “Valve”.
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9 . 1000 Clowns – Not The Greatest RapperFeatured on the 1999 album “Freelance Bubblehead”.
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10 . Feline – Sun In My EyesFeatured on the 1991 album “Feline”.
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11 . Salad – Cardboy KingFeatured on the 1997 album “Ice Cream”. |
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12 . Puressence – This FeelingFeatured on the 1998 album “Only Forever”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Music Stop” appears on The Railway Children’s album “Native Place,” a 1990 release that marked their shift to a poppier sound.
2. The Scottish band Trash Can Sinatras recorded the 1990 single, contributing to their debut album “Cake.”
3. Bennet’s single release in 1997 included live recordings, a choice highlighting their indie rock appeal.
4. Ugly Kid Joe’s single received extra attention through its appearance in “Wayne’s World,” boosting its publicity.
5. The single “Left Us To Burn” was released by Martin Stephenson & The Daintees under Kitchenware Records.
6. Kingmaker’s “Ten Years Asleep” critically reflected on the UK Conservative government’s past decade.
7. The Verve’s debut album was produced by John Leckie, known for his work with other major rock acts.
8. Milltown Brothers released “Turn Off” solely in the UK, connected to their album “Valve.”
9. The song by 1000 Clowns was featured in the film “Good Burger,” enhancing its reach during the 1997 Nickelodeon era.
10. Feline’s track “Sun In My Eyes” was fronted by Grog, bringing an intense vocal presence to the band’s rock sound.
11. Salad’s “Cardboy King” is noted for Marijne van der Vlugt’s cool vocal style.
12. “This Feeling” by Puressence was endorsed by Simon Mayo, a British radio icon whose support increased the track’s visibility.
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