How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Foo Fighters, Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine, Clark Datchler, The Darling Buds, Pulp, Mojave 3, Ruby, Kingmaker, Sarah Cracknell, Maria McKee, Alda Björk Ólafsdóttir, Breathe
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who directed the music video for the remix version of “Cruise” featuring Nelly?
- A Hype Williams
- B Marc Klasfeld
- C Joseph Kahn
2. What is the significance of Warren Cuccurullo in Duran Duran’s “Too Much Information”?
- A He directed the music video.
- B He played a violin solo.
- C He was a key creative force.
3. In which setting was the music video for Living Colour’s “Type” filmed?
- A A junkyard
- B A studio
- C A desert
4. “Sure Thing” by The Darling Buds belongs to which music movement?
- A New Romantic
- B Blonde
- C Britpop
5. “Just When You’re Thinkin’ Things Over” includes a remix by which artists?
- A The Prodigy
- B The Chemical Brothers
- C Fatboy Slim
6. What characterizes the music of Mojave 3 as seen in “Some Kinda Angel”?
- A Heavy metal riffs
- B Symphonic orchestras
- C Dream pop and alternative country blend
7. Who mixed and produced Ruby’s debut single “Paraffin”?
- A Mark Ronson
- B Lesley Rankine and Mark Walk
- C David Guetta
8. Which album features Kingmaker’s song “Eat Yourself Whole”?
- A Sleepwalking
- B Everything Changed 1991–1995
- C Secrets & Laws
9. Who provided vocals for The Chemical Brothers’ “Life Is Sweet”?
- A Liam Gallagher
- B Tim Burgess
- C Thom Yorke
10. What genre best describes Maria McKee’s cover of “I Can’t Make It Alone”?
- A R&B
- B Electro-pop
- C Reggae
11. Alda’s “Real Good Time” was used in a campaign for which global event?
- A The Olympic Games
- B The World Cup
- C The Eurovision Song Contest
12. Which band faced internal issues during the making of “Peace of Mind” leading to disbandment?
- A Breathe
- B The Cure
- C Depeche Mode
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Foo Fighters – I’ll Stick AroundFeatured on the 1995 album “Foo Fighters >“.
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2 . Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine – Lean On Me I Won’t Fall OverFeatured on the 1993 album “Post Historic Monsters”.
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3 . Clark Datchler – Crown Of ThornsFeatured on the 1990 album “Raindance”.
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4 . The Darling Buds – Sure ThingFeatured on the 1992 album “Erotica”.
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5 . Pulp – Party HardFeatured on the 1998 album “This Is Hardcore“.
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6 . Mojave 3 – Some Kinda AngelFeatured on the 1998 album “Out Of Tune”.
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7 . Ruby – ParaffinFeatured on the 1995 album “Salt Peter”.
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8 . Kingmaker – Eat Yourself WholeFeatured on the 1991 album “Eat Yourself Whole”.
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9 . Sarah Cracknell – AnymoreFeatured on the 1997 album “Lipslide”.
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10 . Maria McKee – I Can’t Make It AloneFeatured on the 1993 album “You Gotta Sin to Get Saved”.
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11 . Alda Björk Ólafsdóttir – Real Good TimeFeatured on the 1998 album “Out Of Alda”. |
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12 . Breathe – Say HelloFeatured on the 1990 album “Peace Of Mind”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for the remix of “Cruise” featuring Nelly was directed by Marc Klasfeld. The video premiered on May 13, 2013, shortly after the release of the remix.
2. Warren Cuccurullo played a significant creative role during the recording of Duran Duran’s “Too Much Information.” He contributed to the band’s direction during the production of their seventh studio album.
3. The music video for Living Colour’s “Type” was filmed in a junkyard setting. This backdrop aligned with the song’s themes of corporate greed and societal issues.
4. “Sure Thing” by The Darling Buds was part of the “Blonde” movement. This genre involved indie bands led by blonde female singers during the late ’80s and early ’90s.
5. The Charlatans’ single “Just When You’re Thinkin’ Things Over” included a remix by The Chemical Brothers. The remix added a unique twist differentiating it from the original track.
6. “Some Kinda Angel” showcases Mojave 3’s typical blend of dream pop and alternative country. Their music is known for gentle melodies and introspective lyrics.
7. “Paraffin” by Ruby was mixed and produced by Lesley Rankine and Mark Walk. Together, they crafted the sound that defined Ruby’s debut single “Paraffin.”
8. Kingmaker’s song “Eat Yourself Whole” is featured on the compilation album “Everything Changed 1991–1995.” The album collects tracks from this period in the band’s history.
9. Tim Burgess, from The Charlatans, provided vocals for The Chemical Brothers’ track “Life Is Sweet.” His voice helped bridge the duo’s big beat sound and rock elements.
10. Maria McKee’s cover of “I Can’t Make It Alone” can be best described as R&B. Her interpretation added soulful depth to the original composition.
11. Alda’s “Real Good Time” featured in a radio campaign for the 1998 World Cup. Its energetic beat complemented the event’s lively and international spirit.
12. Breathe faced internal issues and lack of promotional support during “Peace of Mind,” leading to their eventual disbandment in 1992. The album struggled to chart successfully.
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