This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 32/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Morrissey, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dream Theater, U2, M.I.A., Mr Big, PJ Harvey, Pixies, Dave Matthews Band, Serj Tankian, Sonic Youth, Mogwai

They are the ‘2000s Throwback’ artists selected among the 351 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What was one of Morrissey's acts during live performances of 'Let Me Kiss You' ?

  • A Singing in a different language
  • B Tearing his shirt
  • C Inviting fans on stage

2. Which Grammy category did 'Dani California' win for Red Hot Chili Peppers?

  • A Best Metal Performance
  • B Best Pop Performance
  • C Best Rock Song

3. Which tour is 'Honor Thy Father' associated with a notable live recording?

  • A Images and Words Tour
  • B Gigantour 2005
  • C Six Degrees Tour

4. Where did U2 debut 'Vertigo' in 2004?

  • A Live Aid
  • B Top of the Pops
  • C Saturday Night Live

5. Which film helped popularize M.I.A.'s 'Paper Planes' ?

  • A Inception
  • B Slumdog Millionaire
  • C The Social Network

6. Which festival did MR BIG perform 'To Be With You' in 2009?

  • A Lollapalooza
  • B Coachella
  • C JAVA Rockin'land

7. What is the central theme of PJ Harvey's 'The Letter' ?

  • A Environmental activism
  • B Writing and sending a letter
  • C A fantastical journey

8. Which biblical figure inspired the song 'Gouge Away' by Pixies?

  • A David
  • B Moses
  • C Samson

9. During which tour did Dave Matthews Band introduce 'The Idea Of You' ?

  • A Summer 2006 Tour
  • B Winter 2004 Tour
  • C Spring 2000 Tour

10. Serj Tankian performed “Left Of Center” live in Armenia as part of which tour?

  • A Hypnotize Tour
  • B Elect The Dead Tour
  • C Imperfect Harmonies Tour

11. 'Peace Attack' by Sonic Youth is from which album?

  • A Sonic Nurse
  • B Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star
  • C Goo

12. Which festival featured Mogwai performing 'You Don't Know Jesus' in 2001?

  • A Rock Werchter
  • B La Route du Rock
  • C Glastonbury Festival

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Tracklist

1 . Morrissey . Let Me Kiss You

Lifted from : Morrissey stars in Hollywood (2007)

2 . Red Hot Chili Peppers . Dani California

Lifted from : Red Hot Chili Peppers headline 'Lollapalooza' (2006)

3 . Dream Theater . Honor Thy Father

Lifted from : Dream Theater bring their 'Octavarium' to Chicago (2005)

4 . U2 . Vertigo

Lifted from : As we wish The Edge . Happy Birthday, the time has come to do . 'U2 at Their BESTS' post

5 . M.I.A. . Paper Planes

Lifted from : XL Recordings Publish M.I.A.’S Second Album . ‘Kala’ Featuring ‘Paper Planes’ (2007)

6 . Mr Big . To Be With You

Lifted from : Mr Big attend an Indonesian festival (2009)

7 . PJ Harvey . The Letter

Lifted from : ON TV today, PJ Harvey with Jay Leno (2004)

8 . Pixies . Gouge Away

Lifted from : Pixies travel to Japan (2010)

9 . Dave Matthews Band . The Idea Of You

Lifted from : Dave Matthews Band come to West Palm Beach (2006)

10 . Serj Tankian . Left Of Center

Lifted from : Serj Tankian goes to Armenia (2010)

11 . Sonic Youth . Peace Attack

Lifted from : Sonic Youth play in Cleveland (2009)

12 . Mogwai . You Don't Know Jesus

Lifted from : Mogwai take 'La Route Du Rock' (2001)

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Morrissey's acts during 'Let Me Kiss You' often included theatrically tearing his shirt and tossing it into the audience. This gesture emphasized the song's themes of yearning for intimacy.

2. 'Dani California' won a Grammy for Best Rock Song, among other accolades, highlighting its success and impact on the band’s career.

3. 'Honor Thy Father' was notably performed and recorded live during the Gigantour 2005. This recording was featured on a bonus DVD which showcased Dream Theater's technical prowess.

4. U2 debuted 'Vertigo' on BBC TV's 'Top of the Pops' in 2004. This live debut was part of the promotional activities for their album 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb' .

5. The film 'Slumdog Millionaire' played a key role in popularizing M.I.A.'s song 'Paper Planes,' significantly boosting its commercial success.

6. MR BIG performed 'To Be With You' at the JAVA Rockin'land in 2009. This performance was part of an international lineup showing support for Indonesia's music scene.

7. PJ Harvey's 'The Letter' revolves around the poignant act of writing a letter, capturing the personal nuances of communication and emotional intent.

8. The song 'Gouge Away' by Pixies draws inspiration from the biblical tale of Samson, focusing on themes of power, betrayal, and destruction.

9. Dave Matthews Band introduced 'The Idea Of You' during their Summer 2006 Tour, with the song becoming a staple in their live repertoire before any studio release.

10. Serj Tankian's “Left Of Center” performance in Armenia was part of the Imperfect Harmonies Tour, showcasing his dynamic stage presence and solo musical ventures.

11. Sonic Youth's 'Peace Attack' is from their 2004 album 'Sonic Nurse' . This track appeared infrequently in live performances despite its inclusion in the setlist.

12. Mogwai performed 'You Don't Know Jesus' at the 2001 La Route du Rock festival in France, highlighting their emotive post-rock style and audience connection.

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