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 Frank And Walters, Quantum Jump, Blink, INXS, Teenage Fanclub, The Real People, Supergrass, Inspiral Carpets, Out Of My Hair, Dog Eat Dog, Madder Rose, Black Box Recorder
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What alternative pop band released the track “Indian Ocean” in 1996?
- A The Frank And Walters
- B The Cranberries
- C The Smiths
2. Which effervescent element gives Quantum Jump’s “The Lone Ranger” its unique intro?
- A Longest English word
- B African chant
- C Tuvan throat singing
3. Which day is symbolically significant for Blink-182s release of “Happy Days”?
- A Leap Day
- B Summer solstice
- C Blink-182 Day
4. For which live event does INXS’ “Bitter Tears” coincidentally mark a milestone?
- A SummerXS concert
- B Glastonbury Festival
- C Rock in Rio
5. Which track by Teenage Fanclub delves into themes like romantic fidelity?
- A I Need Direction
- B Ain’t That Enough
- C Sparky’s Dream
6. Which band released “Rolling Stone” as part of their 1996 EP?
- A The Real People
- B Oasis
- C Blur
7. Which film featured Supergrass’ hit “Alright” in its soundtrack?
- A Trainspotting
- B Clueless
- C Notting Hill
8. Which movement is Inspiral Carpets’ “She Comes in the Fall” most associated with?
- A Grunge
- B Britpop
- C Madchester
9. Which British band performed the track “Mister Jones” in 1995?
- A Out Of My Hair
- B Radiohead
- C The Stone Roses
10. What is the highest chart position “Isms” reached on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 71
- B 19
- C 43
11. Which band released “Car Song” with a nod to late-60s psychedelic influences?
- A The Velvet Underground
- B Madder Rose
- C Jefferson Airplane
12. Which debut album by Black Box Recorder evokes Graham Greene in its title?
- A Passion Play
- B England Made Me
- C Beautiful Despair
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 28/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Frank And Walters – Indian OceanFeatured on the 1997 album “Grand Parade”.
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2 . Quantum Jump – The Lone RangerFeatured on the 1979 album “Quantum Jump”.
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3 . Blink – Happy DayFeatured on the 1999 album “A Map of the Universe”.
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4 . INXS – Bitter TearsFeatured on the 1985 album “X“.
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5 . Teenage Fanclub – Ain’t That EnoughFeatured on the 1997 album “Songs from Northern Britain”.
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6 . The Real People – Rolling StoneFeatured on the 1996 album “What’s on the Outside”.
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7 . Supergrass – AlrightFeatured on the 1995 album “I Should Coco“.
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8 . Inspiral Carpets – She Comes In The FallFeatured on the 1990 album “Life”.
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9 . Out Of My Hair – Mr JonesFeatured on the 1991 album “Drop the Roof”.
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10 . Dog Eat Dog – IsmsFeatured on the 1996 album “Play Games”.
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11 . Madder Rose – Car SongFeatured on the 1993 album “Panic On”. |
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12 . Black Box Recorder – England Made MeFeatured on the 1998 album “England Made Me”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Frank And Walters lent their distinct alternative pop sound to “Indian Ocean” in 1996. Their second album “Grand Parade” included a mix of guitar and synthesizers, establishing a unique mid-90s style.
2. Quantum Jump’s “The Lone Ranger” features the longest word in the English dictionary, starting their most notable song with this attention-grabbing intro. Initially recorded in 1974, it became a hit post-reissue in 1979.
3. “Happy Days” by Blink-182 was strategically released on the 182nd day of the year, recognized as Blink-182 Day. This playful nod cemented the track’s thematic and symbolic alignment with the band’s identity.
4. INXS celebrated a decade with “Bitter Tears” coinciding with their SummerXS concert. This lively event at Wembley Stadium in 1991 was captured for posterity on their *Live Baby Live* DVD.
5. “Ain’t That Enough” by Teenage Fanclub reflects on love and nature, capturing their highest UK chart position at number 17. The track, from their album *Songs from Northern Britain*, showcases Gerard Love’s lyrical craft.
6. “Rolling Stone” comes from The Real People, a British band blending Britpop with melodic hooks. While it didn’t chart high, the track stands as a hallmark of their 1996 EP.
7. The sun-soaked staple “Alright” by Supergrass featured in the movie *Clueless*. It encapsulates British youth’s carefree essence of the Britpop era, securing a strong cultural foothold.
8. “She Comes in the Fall” places Inspiral Carpets firmly in the Madchester movement. Their music’s fusion of organ-swirling sounds with post-punk energy defined their place alongside The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays.
9. “Mister Jones” from the band Out Of My Hair reached number 73 on the UK Singles Chart. This track was off their only album and marked a peak in their short-lived 90s presence.
10. Dog Eat Dog’s “Isms” climbed to position 43 on the UK Singles Chart. Garnering further fame on the UK Rock & Metal chart, the song highlights their place in the European music landscape.
11. Madder Rose’s “Car Song” rolls in smooth with a ’90s alt-rock haze. The indie-pop track’s throwback to a psychedelic sound helped establish their unique listening experience in “Panic On.”
12. “England Made Me,” the debut album from Black Box Recorder, borrows its name from a Graham Greene novel. Known for satirical takes on English life, the band didn’t tour but performed at the Reading Festival in 1998.
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