How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Björk, Metallica, The Cardigans, Bruce Springsteen, INXS, Leonard Cohen, Kanye West, Enrique Iglesias, Whitney Houston, Snoop Dogg, Nas
They are the ’90s Throwback’ artists selected among the 376 Posts we publish this week.
Tracklist
1 . Radiohead . CreepOn French TV today, Radiohead at 'Nulle Part ailleurs' (1993) |
2 . Pearl Jam . Immortality |
3 . Björk . Hunter |
4 . Metallica . Bleeding MeElektra publish Metallica's 'S&M,' . live album recorded with The San Francisco Symphony (1999) |
5 . The Cardigans . Carnival |
6 . Bruce Springsteen . YoungstownBruce Springsteen releases his eleventh album . 'The Ghost of Tom Joad' (1995) |
7 . INXS . Beautiful Girl |
8 . Leonard Cohen . Closing TimeColumbia publish Leonard Cohen's ninth album . 'The Future' (1992) |
9 . Kanye West . Amazing (w/ Young Jeezy)Kanye West releases 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,' his fifth album featuring 'Power' (2010) |
10 . Enrique Iglesias, Whitney Houston . Could I Have This Kiss Forever |
11 . Snoop Dogg . Who Am I (What's My Name)? |
12 . Nas . You Owe Me (w/ Ginuwine) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Radiohead performed "Nulle Part Ailleurs" on a French television show. Their appearances on this Canal+ program were important for their early European exposure.
2. Pearl Jam's 1994 Bridge School Benefit was Jack Irons’s debut, but he played hand percussion due to the acoustic set. The gig was added due to ticket demand.
3. "Hunter" by Björk explores pursuit and transformation. The song highlights electronic production and introspective themes central to "Homogenic".
4. During S&M, Metallica's "Bleeding Me" included orchestral accompaniment. This added a distinct symphonic layer unlike other performances.
5. The Cardigans released "Carnival" on their album "Life" in 1995. It featured their pop sensibilities and helped build international recognition.
6. "Youngstown" discusses America's past in steel production. Springsteen depicted the city's economic shifts and worker struggles.
7. INXS's "Beautiful Girl" was used in a campaign about anorexia. This demonstrates the song's broader cultural impact beyond simple entertainment.
8. Cohen’s "Closing Time" reflects Berlin Wall's fall and era’s upheaval. The song's lyrics delve into broader themes of change and endings.
9. Kanye West's "Amazing" features Young Jeezy. This collaboration was part of the 2008 album noted for its hip hop and pop blend.
10. Houston and Iglesias originally recorded "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" separately. They later met to re-record the official single version.
11. Snoop Dogg's "Who Am I? (What's My Name?)" hit the Top 10 on the Billboard charts. It topped the Hot Rap Songs chart for three weeks.
12. The "You Owe Me" video featured Destiny's Child and DMX. These appearances aligned with hip-hop and R&B fusion of the late 1990s.
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