How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Mariah Carey, Pulp, Alanis Morissette, Oasis, Wilco, Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine, Jane’s Addiction
They are the ’90s Throwback’ artists selected among the 383 Posts we publish this week.
1. What inspired the lyrics of “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers?
- A Anthony Kiedis’s love for Los Angeles
- B A band’s early breakup
- C Scenes from Venice Beach
2. Which key signature characterizes Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon”?
- A C major
- B D major
- C G major
3. What controversy surrounded Tom Petty’s “You Don’t Know How It Feels” upon release?
- A Its length exceeding radio norms
- B Alleged musical plagiarism
- C References to drug use
4. Which track marked the first time Mariah Carey included a rapper on a lead single?
- A Heartbreaker
- B Fantasy
- C One Sweet Day
5. What theme is central to the lyrics of Pulp’s “Common People”?
- A The lavish lifestyle of the wealthy
- B Romanticizing working-class life
- C The monotony of daily routines
6. Which song’s music video earned Alanis Morissette a Juno Award?
- A You Oughta Know
- B Head Over Feet
- C So Pure
7. What distinguishes Oasis’s concert at Earls Court Exhibition Centre in 1995?
- A It was an unplugged show
- B Fan footage combined with soundboard audio
- C First band to perform there
8. Which decision did Jeff Tweedy make during the “Being There” album release?
- A Released it as a single album
- B Reduced his royalties for pricing reasons
- C Used only acoustic instruments
9. What remark about Bon Jovi’s “Keep the Faith” rings true?
- A It marked Alec John Such’s debut
- B It was described as children’s music
- C It’s a transitional record for the band
10. How does the Foo Fighters’ “Breakout” music video relate to *Me, Myself & Irene*?
- A It doesn’t relate to the film
- B Features characters from the film
- C Was shot at the same time
11. What notable feature appears in Rage Against the Machine’s “Guerrilla Radio” music video?
- A An extended dance sequence
- B Ralph Nader discussing politics
- C A tribute to Mumia Abu-Jamal
12. For what aspect is Jane’s Addiction’s “Mountain Song” considered an 80s alternative staple?
- A Its early MTV premiere
- B Debut single release
- C Portrayal of drug experiences
Tracklist
1 . Red Hot Chili Peppers . Under the Bridge |
2 . Neil Young . Harvest MoonReprise publish Neil Young’s twentieth album . ‘Harvest Moon’ (1992) |
3 . Tom Petty . You Don’t Know How It Feels |
4 . Mariah Carey . Heartbreaker (w/ Jay-Z) |
5 . Pulp . Common PeopleIsland publish Pulp’s fifth album ‘Different Class’ featuring ‘Common People’ (1995) |
6 . Alanis Morissette . So Pure |
7 . Oasis . Supersonic |
8 . Wilco . Outtasite [Outta Mind]Reprise publish Wilco’s second album . ‘Being There’ fully written by Jeff Tweedy (1996) |
9 . Bon Jovi . Keep The Faith |
10 . Foo Fighters . BreakoutFoo Fighters release their third album . ‘There Is Nothing Left to Lose’ (1999) |
11 . Rage Against The Machine. Guerrilla RadioEpic Publish Rage Against The Machine’s Third Studio Album . ‘The Battle Of Los Angeles’ (1999) |
12 . Jane’s Addiction . Mountain Song |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The lyrics of “Under the Bridge” were inspired by Anthony Kiedis’s feeling of isolation and longing for camaraderie in Los Angeles. This introspection led to metaphoric reflections on his struggles to stay drug-free.
2. “Harvest Moon” by Neil Young is composed in the key of D major, contributing to its mellow, acoustic tone, which complements Young’s return to his folk and country roots.
3. The controversy of “You Don’t Know How It Feels” stemmed from its candid references to drug use, necessitating edits for radio and TV airplay, while still achieving significant acclaim.
4. “Heartbreaker” is notable for integrating Jay-Z, marking Mariah Carey’s initial foray into incorporating rappers on a lead single, diversifying her R&B and hip-hop influences.
5. Pulp’s “Common People” critiques affluent individuals’ romanticizing working-class life, combining sharp lyrics with a catchy melody to typify Britpop’s social commentary.
6. Alanis Morissette’s “So Pure” music video, acknowledged for its creativity, garnered the 2000 Juno Award for Best Video, reflecting intricate self-direction by Morissette.
7. The 1995 Oasis concert at Earls Court is highlighted by the soundboard audio amalgamated with fan footage, representing a key capture of the band’s iconic live prowess.
8. Jeff Tweedy opted to lower his royalties to sell Wilco’s “Being There” as a double album at a single album price, significantly impacting his earnings but democratizing access.
9. “Keep the Faith” reflected Bon Jovi’s evolution to a more mature sound, aligning with socio-political awareness, distinguishing itself from the band’s prior glam metal image.
10. Foo Fighters’ “Breakout” video creatively parallels *Me, Myself & Irene* with its intertwining personalities theme, bolstered by cast cameos from the film.
11. Ralph Nader’s cameo discussing political engagement is a striking element in the “Guerrilla Radio” music video, underlining its narrative on media influence and democracy.
12. Jane’s Addiction’s “Mountain Song” is rooted in alternative rock history for its vivid depiction of drug-induced highs and lows, capturing 80s raw, emotional grit.
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