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 Holloways, Nerina Pallot, Eminem, Mark Ronson, Editors, Alien Ant Farm, The Killers, The All~American Rejects, Something Corporate, Foo Fighters, BBMak, Siobhan Donaghy
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 Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 2000s Music Videos - week 27/52 - click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Holloways - GeneratorFeatured on the 2007 album "So This Is Great Britain?".
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2 . Nerina Pallot - Everybody's Gone to WarFeatured on the 2005 album "Fires".
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3 . Eminem - The Real Slim ShadyFeatured on the 2000 album "The Marshall Mathers LP".
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4 . Mark Ronson - Oh My God (w/ Lily Allen)Featured on the 2007 album "Version".
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5 . Editors - Smokers Outside The Hospital DoorsFeatured on the 2007 album "An End Has a Start".
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6 . Alien Ant Farm - MoviesFeatured on the 2001 album "Anthology".
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7 . The Killers - For Reasons UnknownFeatured on the 2006 album "Sam's Town".
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8 . The All~American Rejects - Dirty Little SecretFeatured on the 2005 album "Move Along".
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9 . Something Corporate - If You C JordanFeatured on the 2002 album "Leaving Through the Window".
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10 . Foo Fighters - Best Of YouFeatured on the 2005 album "In Your Honor".
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11 . BBMak - Still On Your SideFeatured on the 2002 album "Sooner or Later". |
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12 . Siobhan Donaghy - OverratedFeatured on the 2003 album "Revolution in Me".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. "Generator" by The Holloways was polished by the hands of Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley in production. Their distinctive style helped earn it multiple reissues.
2. Nerina Pallot channeled her creative muse through a 1965 Hofner Senator bass. The limited chords inspired a melody that intertwined with the bassline.
3. Eminem’s 2000 single cleverly borrowed the catchphrase “Will the real ___ please stand up?” from "To Tell the Truth." This added a layer of satirical depth.
4. Mark Ronson enlisted Lily Allen’s voice for a reimagining of a Kaiser Chiefs' hit. This collaboration spiced up his "Version" album.
5. The music video for Editors’ single ventured to the picturesque, albeit moody, locales of Prague. A distinct narrative about escape unfolds amidst these scenes.
6. Alien Ant Farm initially slotted their track into “Greatest Hits.” Re-recording it for "Anthology" marked their jump onto a bigger stage.
7. In a departure from his usual, Brandon Flowers wielded a bass guitar for the Sam’s Town album. Mark Stoermer traded his bass for a guitar on this track.
8. The All-American Rejects cleverly featured the PostSecret project in their video. These poignant secrets were turned into a fundraiser for a worthy cause.
9. Documentary details on "If U C Jordan" are part of "A Year in the Life." This captures the visceral energy of Something Corporate’s early days.
10. Foo Fighters’ hit emerged from Grohl’s musings surrounding John Kerry’s 2004 campaign. It makes a rhythmic rallying cry against restriction.
11. BBMak soared to number 8 on the UK Singles Chart with "Still on Your Side." A commendable reach across the pond followed.
12. Siobhán Donaghy's debut delves into themes of disappointment with lines like “Pain is Overrated” and mentions of serrated chains, resonating in pop rock echo.