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.
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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