How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lush, Big Country, The Lightning Seeds, The Blue Aeroplanes, Susanna Hoffs, Edwyn Collins, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Catatonia, The Moffatts, Ash, The Lemonheads, Northern Uproar
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which recording studio hosted the sessions for Lush’s “Nothing Natural” in 1991?
- A Abbey Road
- B Electric Lady
- C September Sound
2. What song served as the B-side to Big Country’s “Beautiful People” 7-inch single?
- A Rockin in the Free World
- B Return to the Two Headed King
- C Fly Like An Eagle
3. What thematic element is central to The Lightning Seeds’ “Lucky You”?
- A Fate and Luck
- B Love and Loss
- C War and Peace
4. Which album by The Blue Aeroplanes features “You [Are Loved]”?
- A Swagger
- B Friendloverplane 2
- C Beatsongs
5. Which music chart saw “All I Want” by Susanna Hoffs reach number 77?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B Billboard Hot 100
- C ARIA Charts
6. Which record label released Edwyn Collins’ “Adidas World”?
- A Virgin Records
- B Setanta Records
- C Capitol Records
7. Which artist collaborated with Ryuichi Sakamoto on a 1994 single?
- A David Bowie
- B Holly Johnson
- C Bono
8. Which sci-fi series inspired the title of Ash’s “Angel Interceptor”?
- A Doctor Who
- B Star Trek
- C Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons
9. What narrative element is present in The Lemonheads’ song about Ray?
- A A family reunion
- B A school expulsion
- C A road trip
10. What aspect of their debut era performance did Northern Uproar’s “Rollercoaster” include?
- A A ballet dancer
- B A rollercoaster
- C A ghost town
11. Which genre shift did the Moffatts undergo with “Misery”?
- A Jazz to Hip-hop
- B Rock to Punk
- C Country to Pop
12. What element of connections is highlighted by The Blue Aeroplanes in “You [Are Loved]”?
- A Reconciliation
- B A breakup
- C Long-distance communication
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 42/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Lush – Nothing NaturalFeatured on the 1991 album “Spooky”.
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2 . Big Country – Beautiful PeopleFeatured on the 1991 album “No Place Like Home”.
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3 . The Lightning Seeds – Lucky YouFeatured on the 1994 album “Jollification”.
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4 . The Blue Aeroplanes – You [Are Loved]Featured on the 1991 album “Swagger”.
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5 . Susanna Hoffs – All I WantFeatured on the 1996 album “Susanna Hoffs”.
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6 . Edwyn Collins – Adidas WorldFeatured on the 1997 album “I’m Not Following You”.
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7 . Ryuichi Sakamoto – Love And HateFeatured on the 1994 album “Sweet Revenge”.
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8 . Catatonia – I Am The MobFeatured on the 1998 album “International Velvet”.
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9 . The Moffatts – MiseryFeatured on the 1998 album “Chapter I: A New Beginning”.
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10 . Ash – Angel InterceptorFeatured on the 1995 album “1977”.
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11 . The Lemonheads – It’s A Shame About RayFeatured on the 1992 album “It’s a Shame About Ray”. |
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12 . Northern Uproar – RollercoasterFeatured on the 1996 album “Northern Uproar”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. September Sound was where Lush recorded “Nothing Natural.” This studio helped explore new sounds and was integral to shaping the EP’s sonic landscape.
2. “Return to the Two Headed King” graced the B-side of Big Country’s single. Its inclusion was a nod to the band’s more experimental side.
3. “Lucky You” explores themes of fate and luck, consistent with The Lightning Seeds’ signature lyrical optimism.
4. “You [Are Loved]” appears on “Friendloverplane 2,” a compilation of B-sides that highlighted the band’s diverse influences.
5. Susanna Hoffs’ “All I Want” peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100. It stayed for twelve weeks as a notable entry in the chart.
6. Setanta Records released Edwyn Collins’ single, positioning it within the singer’s late-90s phase of creativity.
7. Holly Johnson lent his vocals to Sakamoto’s single, marrying his iconic style with Sakamoto’s musical vision.
8. Ash’s “Angel Interceptor” drew inspiration from “Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons,” bringing a retro sci-fi edge to the song’s title.
9. A headline about a school expulsion inspired The Lemonheads’ narrative in the song. Ray’s story captured the alienation inherent in such life events.
10. Northern Uproar’s “Rollercoaster” alludes to speed and exhilaration. The metaphor of a roller coaster echoed themes of youthful intensity.
11. With “Misery,” the Moffatts moved from country to pop, showcasing their growing musical versatility in the late ’90s.
12. Themes of connection and reconciliation feature prominently in “You [Are Loved].” The lyrics evoke the struggles and resolution found within relationships.
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