How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bush, Depeche Mode, The Smashing Pumpkins, Manic Street Preachers, theaudience, The Cult, The Auteurs, Army Of Lovers, Sting, Belouis Some , Garbage, Touch and Go
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What unique musical element does the track “Light Aircraft on Fire” by The Auteurs include?
- A A xylophone solo
- B Cello accompaniment
- C Bagpipe outro
2. Which famous drummer’s work is sampled in Army of Lovers’ “Crucified”?
- A Ringo Starr
- B Keith Moon
- C James Brown
3. What historical music-related controversy is associated with Sting’s song “If I Ever Lose My Faith in You”?
- A Usage of mind control techniques
- B Banning of a dissonant chord
- C Lyrics glorifying pirates
4. What caused controversy in the music video for Belouis Some’s “Imagination”?
- A Gratuitous explosions
- B Excessive rainfall
- C Full frontal nudity
5. What theme from Garbage’s “When I Grow Up” is explored in its lyrics?
- A The art of baking
- B Defying societal expectations
- C Wildlife preservation
6. What notable format-related fact about Touch and Go’s “Would You…?” is mentioned?
- A It’s performed in Morse code
- B Uses only two chords
- C Written as a studio project
7. What is the central theme of Luther Vandross’s “Dance with My Father”?
- A Mountain climbing
- B Nostalgia and family
- C Traveling the world
8. Kelly Rowland’s “Stole” addresses serious social issues. Which is not mentioned?
- A School shootings
- B Climate change
- C Teen pregnancy
9. Jagged Edge found thematic success with “Walked Outta Heaven.” What’s its main lyrical focus?
- A Romantic regret
- B Enthusiastic gardening
- C Evading taxes
10. What’s distinctive about Taio Cruz’s “Come On Girl” that propelled its chart success?
- A Gaelic chanting
- B Electro-R&B fusion
- C Acoustic symphony
11. Joss Stone’s “Tell Me ‘Bout It” showcases a blend of which musical styles?
- A Reggae and rock
- B Classic R&B and contemporary production
- C Baroque and electronica
12. What describes the lyrical content of Shaggy’s “Ultimatum”?
- A Negotiations about a land lease
- B A monarchical treaty
- C A relationship ultimatum
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Bush – SwallowedFeatured on the 1996 album “Razorblade Suitcase”.
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2 . Depeche Mode – I Feel YouFeatured on the 1993 album “Songs of Faith and Devotion“.
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3 . The Smashing Pumpkins – DisarmFeatured on the 1993 album “Siamese Dream“.
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4 . Manic Street Preachers – The EverlastingFeatured on the 1998 album “This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours”.
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5 . theaudience – If You Can’t Do It When You’re YoungFeatured on the 1998 album “Theaudience”.
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6 . The Cult – Heart Of SoulFeatured on the 1991 album “Ceremony”.
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7 . The Auteurs – Light Aircraft On FireFeatured on the 1996 album “After Murder Park”.
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8 . Army Of Lovers – CrucifiedFeatured on the 1991 album “Massive Luxury Overdose”.
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9 . Sting – If I Ever Lose My Faith In YouFeatured on the 1993 album “Ten Summoner’s Tales“.
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10 . Belouis Some – ImaginationFeatured on the 1985 album “Some People”.
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11 . Garbage – When I Grow UpFeatured on the 1998 album “Version 2.0”. |
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12 . Touch and Go – Would You Go To Bed With MeFeatured on the 1998 album ” I Find You Very Attractive”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “Light Aircraft on Fire” features a cello accompaniment by James Banbury. Steve Albini produced the song which blends the distinctive vocals and guitar work of Luke Haines with dark lyrical themes.
2. Army of Lovers’ “Crucified” incorporates a sample from the drum break in James Brown’s “Funky Drummer.” The song achieved notable chart success in Europe and beyond.
3. Sting’s “If I Ever Lose My Faith in You” is known for its use of a flattened fifth, historically considered a dissonant “devil’s interval.” This intriguing tune won a Grammy and resonated with audiences worldwide.
4. Belouis Some’s “Imagination” music video was notable for its controversy over full frontal female nudity. This led to the creation of an edited version for broader audiences.
5. Garbage’s “When I Grow Up” addresses themes of self-discovery and defiance of societal expectations. The track mixes Manson’s vocals with a signature electronic rock sound.
6. “Would You…?” by Touch and Go is notable as a catchy studio project rather than a traditional band effort. David Lowe helmed this successful track with a memorable spoken word style.
7. “Dance with My Father” by Luther Vandross touches on nostalgia and familial bonds. The hit led to multiple Grammy wins despite Luther’s health challenges.
8. Kelly Rowland’s “Stole” tackles social issues like school shootings and teen pregnancy, but not climate change. The song resonated internationally, spotlighting Rowland’s ability as a solo artist.
9. Jagged Edge’s “Walked Outta Heaven” is a reflection on romantic regret. The song’s emotional depth helped secure its place in the charts globally.
10. “Come On Girl” by Taio Cruz achieved success due to its electro-R&B fusion, a sound inspired by his experiences in electro clubs. This blend highlighted a forward-looking musical direction for Cruz.
11. Joss Stone’s “Tell Me ‘Bout It” efficiently combines classic R&B with contemporary production techniques. Its stylish video matched the song’s retro-modern vibe.
12. Shaggy’s “Ultimatum” lyrically explores a relationship ultimatum. Natasha Watkins joins him on this characteristic reggae-R&B track from the album “Clothes Drop.”