How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Status Quo, Larrikin Love, Allstars, Wolfmother, Nickelback, Ben Folds, Bullet For My Valentine, New Rhodes, Neil Finn, Nine Black Alps, Sheryl Crow, Status Quo
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which music video was filmed onboard the London Eye?
- A “Beginning of the End” by Status Quo
- B “Rockstar” by Nickelback
- C “Good Is Good” by Sheryl Crow
2. What marks the Allstars’ band name?
- A The founding year of the band
- B The first letters of their first names
- C A constellation theme
3. What themes are juxtaposed in the song featuring a cheerful ska rhythm?
- A Dreams and reality
- B Love and betrayal
- C Lighthearted music and grim themes
4. Which artist satirized the nu metal genre in their debut solo album?
- A Neil Finn
- B Ben Folds
- C John David
5. Which 2006 track features spoken word by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top?
- A “Hole in the Ice” by Neil Finn
- B “Rockstar” by Nickelback
- C “Burn Faster” by Nine Black Alps
6. Which song by Bullet for My Valentine is part of the *Saw III* soundtrack?
- A “Beginning of the End”
- B “Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow”
- C “Good Is Good”
7. What element mirrors the guitar in Neil Finn’s “Hole In The Ice”?
- A Energetic vocals
- B A classical piano
- C A steel drum
8. Which band’s track shifted from grunge to a more melodic rock sound in 2007?
- A Nine Black Alps
- B Status Quo
- C Nickelback
9. What distinguishes the vocals in the debut album by a Bristol indie rock band?
- A Whispers and chants
- B Jangly guitars
- C Bilingual lyrics
10. Which track discusses “different faces and different places” with groove and riff characteristic of its band?
- A “Best Friends” by Allstars
- B “Burn Faster” by Nine Black Alps
- C By Wolfmother
11. What chart position did Sheryl Crow’s “Good Is Good” achieve on Billboard Hot 100?
- A Top 10
- B Number 64
- C Number 28
12. Which Status Quo song was initially recorded by Patty Loveless?
- A “Burn Faster”
- B “Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow”
- C “The Status Quo cover”
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Status Quo – Beginning Of The EndFeatured on the 2007 album “In Search of the Fourth Chord”.
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2 . Larrikin Love – Happy As AnnieFeatured on the 2007 album “The Freedom Spark”.
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3 . Allstars – Best FriendsFeatured on the 2001 album “Allstars”.
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4 . Wolfmother – Love TrainFeatured on the 2005 album “Wolfmother”.
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5 . Nickelback – RockstarFeatured on the 2005 album “All the Right Reasons”.
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6 . Ben Folds – Rockin’ The SuburbsFeatured on the 2001 album “Rockin’ the Suburbs”.
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7 . Bullet For My Valentine – Suffocating Under Words Of Sorrow [What Can I Do]Featured on the 2006 album “The Poison”.
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8 . New Rhodes – From The Beginning
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9 . Neil Finn – Hole In The IceFeatured on the 2001 album “One Nil”.
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10 . Nine Black Alps – Burn FasterFeatured on the 2007 album “Love/Hate”.
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11 . Sheryl Crow – Good Is GoodFeatured on the 2005 album “Wildflower”. |
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12 . Status Quo – The Party Ain’t Over YetFeatured on the 2005 album “The Party Ain’t Over Yet”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Beginning of the End” by Status Quo features a music video filmed on the London Eye, showcasing the band’s love for unique locations.
2. The name Allstars is derived from the first letters of the band members’ first names, creating a fun individual touch.
3. The track superbly marries jaunty ska rhythms with darker thematic undertones like rape and murder, often surprising listeners.
4. Ben Folds’ debut solo album includes tracks parodying nu metal bands with self-deprecating humour and satirical lines.
5. “Rockstar” by Nickelback features Billy Gibbons offering a distinctive spoken-word segment contrasting the song’s pop rock style.
6. “Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow” by Bullet for My Valentine accompanies the horrifying thrills of *Saw III* with its metalcore edge.
7. Neil Finn mirrors his lively guitar work with equally energetic vocals, ensuring a memorable auditory experience.
8. With “Burn Faster,” Nine Black Alps embraced a straightforward rock sound, departing from their heavier grunge beginnings.
9. For the Bristol band, its lively melodies and post-punk revival style remain bolstered by jangly guitars and energetic beats.
10. A Wolfmother track reminisces about experiences with different personas in settings and is known for its dynamic groove and riff.
11. “Good Is Good” by Sheryl Crow reached number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100, more successful in Canada charts.
12. Status Quo’s single, bearing the same name as their album, was originally recorded by country artist Patty Loveless.
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