How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Phil Collins, Sleeper, Airhead, The Boo Radleys, Ride, Point Break, China Drum, Electronic, Swervedriver, Mundy, Babylon Zoo, Dune
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What event marked Phil Collins’ first solo release of “Dance into the Light”?
- A After joining Genesis
- B After leaving Genesis
- C After signing with EMI
2. Which soundtrack featured Sleeper’s “Statuesque”?
- A Pulp Fiction
- B Trainspotting #2
- C Breezy Days
3. What was Airhead originally known as before adopting their final band name?
- A The Apples
- B The Oranges
- C The Bananas
4. Which label released “From the Bench at Belvidere” by The Boo Radleys?
- A Factory Records
- B Creation
- C Parlophone
5. Which compilation includes Ride’s “I Don’t Know Where It Comes From” in a single edit form?
- A OX4: The Best Of
- B Now That’s What I Call Music 1994
- C Essential Ride
6. What type of mixes were included in Point Break’s single “Do We Rock”?
- A Acoustic mixes
- B Hip Hop and radio mixes
- C Jazz and blues mixes
7. Who formed the project Electronic that released “Feel Every Beat”?
- A Noel Gallagher and Paul McCartney
- B Bernard Sumner and Johnny Marr
- C Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon
8. Which band’s style influenced the guitar solo in the track associated with Blur and Oasis?
- A The Beatles
- B Swervedriver
- C Coldplay
9. What secured Mundy’s record deal, featuring on his debut album “Jelly Legs”?
- A Catchy melodies
- B Life’s A Cinch
- C Dance hits
10. What was the notable remix included in Babylon Zoo’s “The Boy with the X-Ray Eyes” single release?
- A Armageddon Babylon Mix
- B Jazz Fusion Mix
- C Silent Night Mix
11. Which additional element featured in Dune’s “Hand in Hand” single?
- A A children’s choir
- B A solo piano
- C A spoken word poem
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Phil Collins – Dance Into The LightFeatured on the 1996 album “Dance into the Light”.
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2 . Sleeper – StatuesqueFeatured on the 1996 album “The It Girl”.
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3 . Airhead – Funny HowFeatured on the 1991 album “Boing!!”.
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4 . The Boo Radleys – From The Bench At BelvidereFeatured on the 1996 album “C’mon Kids”.
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5 . Ride – I Don’t Know Where It Comes FromFeatured on the 1994 album “Carnival Of Light”.
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6 . Point Break – Do We RockFeatured on the 1998 album “Apocadelic”.
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7 . China Drum – Somewhere ElseFeatured on the 1997 album “Self Made Maniac”.
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8 . Electronic – Feel Every BeatFeatured on the 1991 album “Electronic”.
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9 . Swervedriver – Last Day On EarthFeatured on the 1995 album “Ejector Seat Reservation”.
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10 . Mundy – Life’s A CinchFeatured on the 1996 album “Jelly Legs”.
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11 . Babylon Zoo – The Boy With The X-Ray EyesFeatured on the 1996 album “The Boy with the X-Ray Eyes”. |
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12 . Dune – Hand In HandFeatured on the 1996 album “Expedicion”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Phil Collins’ “Dance into the Light” was his first solo album after leaving Genesis. It showcased his independence and included memorable backing vocals.
2. Sleeper’s “Statuesque” featured on the “Trainspotting #2” soundtrack, aligning with the film’s eclectic Britpop vibes.
3. Before becoming Airhead, the band was originally known as The Apples. Their name evolved with their sound.
4. “From the Bench at Belvidere” by The Boo Radleys was released under the Creation label. It contributed to the band’s ’90s acclaim.
5. Ride’s “I Don’t Know Where It Comes From” appears in a single edit on the compilation “OX4: The Best Of”. The song continues to be a fan favorite.
6. Point Break’s “Do We Rock” included mixes such as the radio mix and Jay Jay’s Hip Hop mix, highlighting its sonic diversity.
7. Electronic was formed by Bernard Sumner and Johnny Marr. The duo’s collaboration seemed like a dreamy mashup for ’90s music fans.
8. Swervedriver’s song features a guitar solo reminiscent of Blur and Oasis styles, demonstrating the band’s diverse influences.
9. Mundy’s track “Life’s A Cinch” helped secure his record deal, establishing it as a pivotal piece in his early career.
10. Babylon Zoo’s “The Boy with the X-Ray Eyes” included the Armageddon Babylon Mix, adding unique diversity to its release.
11. Dune’s track “Hand in Hand” featured a children’s choir, lending a layered harmony to its happy hardcore blend.
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