How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Cure, UB40, Mcalmont & Butler, Amy Lee, Mattafix, Patrick Wolf, The Distillers, Llama Farmers, Tilly And The Wall, White Rose Movement, Nine Black Alps, JJ72
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What is unique about the title of The Cure’s song “Cut Here”?
- A It’s a play on another song’s title
- B It’s an anagram of The Cure
- C It’s a palindrome
2. Which artist collaborated with UB40 on the lead single from their album “Cover Up”?
- A Shaggy
- B Sean Paul
- C Lady Saw
3. What event marked the release of McAlmont & Butler’s single “Bring It Back”?
- A Their debut album launch
- B Their reunion after a split
- C A farewell tour
4. “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence was included in the soundtrack of which film?
- A *Spider-Man*
- B *Daredevil*
- C *The Matrix Reloaded*
5. Mattafix’s song “Passer By” was directed by a notable photographer. Who directed the music video?
- A Rankin
- B Anton Corbijn
- C David LaChapelle
6. Which type of instrument does Patrick Wolf NOT play on “Accident & Emergency”?
- A Ukulele
- B Synth
- C Violin
7. “Drain the Blood” by The Distillers was featured in which video game?
- A Guitar Hero II
- B Gran Turismo 4
- C Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4
8. What chart position did “Snow White” by Llama Farmers reach on the Official Independent Singles Chart?
- A 21
- B 11
- C 31
9. What distinctive percussion element is featured in Tilly and the Wall’s “Beat Control”?
- A Steel drums
- B Tap dancing
- C Bongos
10. What is a stylistic influence on White Rose Movement’s “Alsatian”?
- A Punk rock
- B New Romantic
- C Grunge
11. What is the main theme of Nine Black Alps’ song “Just Friends”?
- A Lost love
- B Unrequited affection
- C Friendship endurance
12. Which aspect of the song “October Swimmer” by JJ72 is distinctive?
- A Its lyrics’ optimistic tone
- B Its energetic guitar solos
- C The use of Greaney’s falsetto vocals
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Cure – Cut Here
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2 . UB40 – Since I Met You Lady (w/ Lady Saw)Featured on the 2001 album “Cover Up”.
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3 . Mcalmont & Butler – Bring It BackFeatured on the 2002 album “Bring It Back”.
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4 . Amy Lee – Bring Me To LifeFeatured on the 2003 album “Fallen”.
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5 . Mattafix – Passer ByFeatured on the 2005 album “Signs of a Struggle”.
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6 . Patrick Wolf – Accident & EmergencyFeatured on the 2007 album “The Magic Position”.
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7 . The Distillers – Drain The BloodFeatured on the 2003 album “Coral Fang”.
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8 . Llama Farmers – Snow WhiteFeatured on the 2000 album “El Toppo”.
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9 . Tilly And The Wall – Beat ControlFeatured on the 2008 album “O”.
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10 . White Rose Movement – AlsatianFeatured on the 2006 album “Kick”.
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11 . Nine Black Alps – Just FriendsFeatured on the 2005 album “Everything Is”. |
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12 . JJ72 – October SwimmerFeatured on the 2000 album “JJ72”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Cut Here” creatively spells out “The Cure” as an anagram. The song title does nothing directly lyrically, but the wordplay is noteworthy among fans.
2. UB40 teamed up with Lady Saw for “Since I Met You Baby”. Despite the collaboration, BBC Radio 1 was not impressed enough to add it to their playlist.
3. “Bring It Back” heralded McAlmont & Butler’s reunion in 2002. After a hiatus since 1995, the single marked the reconnection of their signature style.
4. The track “Bring Me to Life” gained extra life in *Daredevil*. Its film inclusion helped amplify Evanescence’s presence ahead of the album release.
5. Rankin lent his directorial eye to the “Passer By” video. This added a visual flair to complement Mattafix’s melodic collage of personal tales.
6. Although he is multi-talented, Patrick Wolf does not play the violin on “Accident & Emergency”. Synths and ukuleles, however, are definitely in his wheelhouse.
7. “Drain the Blood” accelerated into Gran Turismo 4. It showcases the raw energy of The Distillers alongside fast cars and furious gameplay.
8. “Snow White” by Llama Farmers reached number 21 on the Official Independent Singles Chart. Its brief chart life was a blink in the Britpop-grunge timeline.
9. Jam out to gentle rhythms, or stomp to the tap dancing in “Beat Control”. Tilly and the Wall make tap a central percussion feature, aligning sound with motion.
10. “Alsatian” by White Rose Movement evokes New Romantic sounds. Its synth layers hint at Duran Duran-esque inspirations, mixing nostalgic vibes with fresh energy.
11. “Just Friends” explores unrequited affection, a classic dilemma. Nine Black Alps capture that fence-sitting saga of wishful maybe-relationships.
12. “October Swimmer” is recognized for its use of falsetto. Mark Greaney’s emotional high notes layer over dynamic, shifting acoustic elements.
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