How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Corrs, Bon Jovi, Leftfield, Travis, Tori Amos, ZZ Top, Jimmy Nail, Therapy?, Alice In Chains, The Stone Roses, The Cranberries, dEUS
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What marked a significant change in Jimmy Nail’s musical style with the release of “Crocodile Shoes”?
- A A shift from rock to jazz
- B Introduction of electronic elements
- C Country-influenced sound
2. What inspired the lyrics of Therapy?’s “Trigger Inside”?
- A A childhood dream
- B A biography of Jeffrey Dahmer
- C A science fiction novel
3. Which time signature is used in the riff of Alice in Chains’ “Them Bones”?
- A 4/4
- B 7/8
- C 5/4
4. Who is notably absent from the music video for The Stone Roses’ “Ten Storey Love Song”?
- A John Squire
- B Mani
- C Reni
5. What was the inspiration for the lyrics of The Cranberries’ “Linger”?
- A A personal letter
- B Dolores O’Riordan’s first kiss
- C A traditional Irish poem
6. How is the song “Roses” by dEUS described musically?
- A A cheerful ballad
- B A crescendo of noise and distortion
- C A straightforward rock anthem
7. Which controversial topic does “Routine Check” by The Mitchell Brothers address?
- A Media censorship
- B Police stop and search policy
- C Cyber privacy rights
8. Which producer duo worked on Beenie Man’s “Girls Dem Sugar”?
- A The Neptunes
- B Timbaland & Magoo
- C Trackmasters
9. What album is Calvin Richardson’s “I’ve Got to Move” part of?
- A Southern Comfort
- B 2:35 PM
- C The Soul of Bobby Womack
10. Which chart position did Ja Rule’s “Always On Time” reach on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A Number one
- B Number ten
- C Number five
11. What does the song “Grillz” by Nelly notably celebrate?
- A High fashion clothing
- B Diamond-encrusted dental jewelry
- C Luxury cars
12. Which genre blend is featured in Jamelia’s “Money”?
- A R&B and jazz
- B R&B and reggae
- C Pop and classical
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 12/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Corrs – So YoungFeatured on the 1997 album “Talk on Corners”.
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2 . Bon Jovi – Someday I’ll Be Saturday NightFeatured on the 1994 album “Cross Road”.
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3 . Leftfield – OriginalFeatured on the 1995 album “Leftism“.
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4 . Travis – Writing To Reach YouFeatured on the 1999 album “The Man Who“.
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5 . Tori Amos – TalulaFeatured on the 1996 album “Boys for Pele“.
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6 . ZZ Top – Sharp Dressed ManFeatured on the 1983 album “Eliminator“.
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7 . Jimmy Nail – Crocodile ShoesFeatured on the 1994 album “Crocodile Shoes”.
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8 . Therapy? – Trigger InsideFeatured on the 1994 album “Troublegum”.
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9 . Alice In Chains – Them BonesFeatured on the 1992 album “Dirt“.
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10 . The Stone Roses – Ten Storey Love SongFeatured on the 1995 album “Second Coming“.
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11 . The Cranberries – LingerFeatured on the 1993 album “Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?“. |
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12 . dEUS – RosesFeatured on the 1996 album “In a Bar, Under the Sea”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Crocodile Shoes” marked a shift from Jimmy Nail’s pop-rock style to a more country-influenced sound. This change was well-received, helping the album achieve significant chart success.
2. “Trigger Inside” by Therapy? drew inspiration from a book about Jeffrey Dahmer, reflecting on unsettling themes of psychological scars and rage.
3. The riff of “Them Bones” employs a 7/8 time signature, adding musical complexity and intensity, contrasting the 4/4 chorus.
4. Drummer Reni was absent from The Stone Roses’ “Ten Storey Love Song” video, creatively replaced by a masked stand-in.
5. “Linger” by The Cranberries was inspired by Dolores O’Riordan’s first teenage kiss, infusing personal emotion into the lyrics.
6. dEUS’s “Roses” is musically described as evolving into a crescendo of noise and distortion, capturing their signature experimental style.
7. “Routine Check” critiques the UK’s controversial stop and search policy, reflecting broader concerns of racial profiling in law enforcement.
8. Beenie Man’s “Girls Dem Sugar” was produced by The Neptunes, adding their distinctive flair to the reggae fusion track.
9. “I’ve Got to Move” is part of Calvin Richardson’s album “2:35 PM.” The album showcased his powerful vocals and contemporary R&B sound.
10. “Always On Time” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a major success for both Ja Rule and Ashanti.
11. “Grillz” celebrates the flashy trend of diamond-encrusted dental jewelry, which was popular in hip-hop culture at the time.
12. Jamelia’s “Money” blends R&B with reggae influences, creating a unique sound that helped propel the track up the charts.