How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kelis, Planet Funk, The Coral, Gwen Stefani, Paramore, LCD Soundsystem, The Bravery, James Blunt, The All-American Rejects, The Horrors, The Futureheads, The Killers
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 2000s Music Videos - week 11/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Kelis - Caught Out ThereFeatured on the 1999 album "Kaleidoscope".
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2 . Planet Funk - The SwitchFeatured on the 2002 album "Non Zero Sumness".
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3 . The Coral - Don't Think You're the FirstFeatured on the 2003 album "Magic and Medicine".
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4 . Gwen Stefani - The Sweet Escape (w/ Akon)Featured on the 2006 album "The Sweet Escape".
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5 . Paramore - Misery BusinessFeatured on the 2007 album "Riot!".
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6 . LCD Soundsystem - North American ScumFeatured on the 2007 album "Sound of Silver".
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7 . The Bravery - An Honest MistakeFeatured on the 2005 album "The Bravery".
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8 . James Blunt - WisemenFeatured on the 2004 album "Back to Bedlam".
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9 . The All-American Rejects - Move AlongFeatured on the 2005 album "Move Along".
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10 . The Horrors - GlovesFeatured on the 2007 album "Strange House".
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11 . The Futureheads - Hounds of LoveFeatured on the 2004 album "The Futureheads". |
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12 . The Killers - Read My MindFeatured on the 2006 album "Sam's Town".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Planet Funk performed "The Switch" at Live 8 in Rome on July 2, 2005. The event was organized by Sir Bob Geldof to support global anti-poverty causes.
2. "Don't Think You're the First" transitions from psychedelic sounds to dub reggae. The Coral cites influences like Joe Meek and Nat King Cole.
3. In "The Sweet Escape" video, Gwen Stefani is helped by a dog during her golden prison escape. The video features unique visual elements including Harajuku Girls.
4. In 2022, Paramore's Hayley Williams omitted the word "whore" from "Misery Business" at live shows. The change responded to longstanding criticism of the song's lyrics.
5. Arcade Fire members provided backing vocals during LCD Soundsystem's farewell show. The performance of "North American Scum" was at Madison Square Garden in 2011.
6. The music video for "An Honest Mistake" features a Rube Goldberg machine. The setup adds a whimsical layer to The Bravery's energetic performance.
7. The "semi by the sea" lyric in "Wisemen" references a semi-automatic rifle. James Blunt often weaves ambiguous meanings into his songs.
8. The album "Move Along" includes the titular track "Move Along." The song reinforced The All-American Rejects' presence in the pop-punk scene.
9. The Horrors' single "Gloves" runs for 6:20. It contributes to the dark and atmospheric sound of their debut album "Strange House."
10. "Hounds of Love" by Kate Bush begins with a line from "Night of the Demon." This intro sets the tone for the track's exploration of fear and love.
11. The Pet Shop Boys collaborated with The Killers for the "Stars Are Blazing" remix. This collaboration came after a Killers concert at Brixton Academy.
12. The title "Indestructible" is misspelled as "Indestructable" on CD covers. Despite the error, Alisha's Attic's track remains celebrated within their debut album.