How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Prefab Sprout, Elton John, The Charlatans, East 17, Veruca Salt, Eagle~Eye Cherry, Bluetones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Smashing Pumpkins, Carter U.S.M., Beastie Boys, Alice Cooper
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (27/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Prefab Sprout - The Sound of CryingFeatured on the 1992 album "A Life of Surprises: The Best of Prefab Sprout".
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2 . Elton John - Healing HandsFeatured on the 1989 album "Sleeping with the Past".
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3 . The Charlatans - Jesus HairdoFeatured on the 1994 album "Up to Our Hips".
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4 . East 17 - Around The WorldFeatured on the 1994 album "Steam".
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5 . Veruca Salt - SeetherFeatured on the 1994 album "American Thighs".
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6 . Eagle~Eye Cherry - Save TonightFeatured on the 1997 album "Desireless".
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7 . Bluetones - Cut Some RugFeatured on the 1996 album "Expecting to Fly".
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8 . Red Hot Chili Peppers - Scar TissueFeatured on the 1999 album "Californication".
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9 . The Smashing Pumpkins - Cherub RockFeatured on the 1993 album "Siamese Dream".
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10 . Carter U.S.M. - Sheriff FatmanFeatured on the 1991 album "101 Damnations".
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11 . Beastie Boys - IntergalacticFeatured on the 1998 album "Hello Nasty". |
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12 . Alice Cooper - Hey StoopidFeatured on the 1991 album "Hey Stoopid".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Stephen Lipson produced the Prefab Sprout single. Known for his work with several top artists, his collaboration added a polished touch to their compilation album entry.
2. "Reach Out, I’ll Be There" by Four Tops inspired Elton John's single. Its influence shines through in the soulful arrangement and sense of urgency in John's vocals.
3. Influenced by late 1960s and early 1970s rock, The Charlatans' "Up to Our Hips" marks a stylistic pivot. The band moved away from dance beats to a retro rock sound.
4. East 17's 1994 video features a dancer costumed as a globe. This whimsical artistic direction highlights themes of globalism amidst the band's performance.
5. Veruca Salt's "Seether" hit number 8 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks. Its success was bolstered by its edgy style and memorable chorus.
6. Eagle-Eye Cherry won the Swedish Rockbjörnen award for the song in 1997. This accolade recognized its popularity and Cherry's impactful entrance into the music scene.
7. Mark Morriss, along with his brother and bandmates, penned The Bluetones track. The contributions of the core members were integral to the album's indie success.
8. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' song from "Californication" clinched a Grammy for Best Rock Song. Its mellow intro and slide guitar solos were highlights of the celebrated track.
9. "Cherub Rock" is categorized as alternative rock and power pop. Its definitive sound and critical acclaim positioned it as a pillar in The Smashing Pumpkins' discography.
10. "Sheriff Fatman" explores housing exploitation and poor accommodation themes. Carter USM's lyrics critiqued societal neglect and unscrupulous landlords.
11. Nathanial Hörnblowér, an alias for Adam Yauch, directed the music video set in Tokyo. The bright attire and vibrant cityscapes complement the energetic track.
12. Slash, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani contributed guitar work to "Hey Stoopid." These rock legends added expertise and flair to Cooper's hard-hitting anthem.