How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Blur, Pet Shop Boys, Stereolab, R.E.M., Semisonic, U2, Tricky, Manic Street Preachers, Candy Flip, Robbie Williams, Joan Osborne, Delirious
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. In Blur’s “Coffee & TV,” which substance replaces alcohol for the protagonist?
- A Tea
- B Coffee
- C Soda
2. Which city was Pet Shop Boys’ “I Don’t Know What You Want But I Can’t Give It Anymore” recorded in?
- A London
- B Los Angeles
- C New York City
3. Stereolab’s “Ping Pong” references which economic theory?
- A Kondratiev waves
- B Keynesian economics
- C Supply and demand
4. Which unique instrument is featured in R.E.M.’s “Nightswimming”?
- A Trombone
- B Oboe
- C Harp
5. Semisonic’s “Secret Smile” was reportedly dreamt by which band member?
- A John Munson
- B Dan Wilson
- C Jacob Slichter
6. U2’s “Last Night on Earth” features what notable artwork reference?
- A Edvard Munch’s “The Scream”
- B Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”
- C Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”
7. “Hell Is Round the Corner” by Tricky includes a sample from which artist?
- A Marvin Gaye
- B Isaac Hayes
- C Otis Redding
8. Manic Street Preachers’ “Everything Must Go” was released after which event?
- A The band’s formation
- B A lineup change
- C Richey Edwards’ disappearance
9. Candy Flip’s “This Can Be Real” belongs to which music scene?
- A Madchester
- B Britpop
- C Glam rock
10. Robbie Williams’ “Lazy Days” features on which album?
- A Swing When You’re Winning
- B Life thru a Lens
- C Escapology
11. “St. Teresa” by Joan Osborne was inspired by observing which activity?
- A A street protest
- B A religious ceremony
- C A drug transaction
12. Delirious?’s “Promise” belongs to which album?
- A King Of Fools
- B Mezzamorphis
- C World Service
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Blur – Coffee And TVFeatured on the 1999 album “13“.
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2 . Pet Shop Boys – I Don’t Know What You Want But I Can’t Give It AnymoreFeatured on the 1999 album “Nightlife”.
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3 . Stereolab – Ping PongFeatured on the 1994 album “Mars Audiac Quintet”.
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4 . R.E.M. – NightswimmingFeatured on the 1992 album “Automatic for the People“.
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5 . Semisonic – Secret SmileFeatured on the 1998 album “Feeling Strangely Fine”.
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6 . U2 – Last Night on EarthFeatured on the 1997 album “Pop“.
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7 . Tricky – Hell Is Round the CornerFeatured on the 1995 album “Maxinquaye“.
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8 . Manic Street Preachers – Everything Must GoFeatured on the 1996 album “Everything Must Go“.
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9 . Candy Flip – This Can Be RealFeatured on the 1990 album “Madstock!”.
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10 . Robbie Williams – Lazy DaysFeatured on the 1997 album “Life thru a Lens“.
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11 . Joan Osborne – St. TeresaFeatured on the 1995 album “Relish”. |
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12 . Delirious – PromiseFeatured on the 1997 album “King of Fools”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Coffee replaces alcohol for the protagonist, Graham Coxon, in Blur’s “Coffee & TV.” The song reflects his personal journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
2. The track was recorded in New York City. Tennant and Lowe capture the vibrant energy of the city in their unique blend of house music.
3. “Ping Pong” cleverly references Kondratiev waves, showcasing Stereolab’s flair for intertwining economic theory with avant-garde pop.
4. The oboe, played by Deborah Workman, graces “Nightswimming,” adding a distinctive classical touch to R.E.M.’s minimalist composition.
5. Dan Wilson reportedly dreamt the melody of “Secret Smile,” resulting in Semisonic’s internationally recognized ballad.
6. The artwork for “Last Night on Earth” references Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” aligning with U2’s pop art album aesthetic.
7. Tricky samples Isaac Hayes in “Hell Is Round the Corner,” blending trip hop with soulful textures to create a hauntingly memorable track.
8. Following Richey Edwards’ disappearance, “Everything Must Go” marked a new era for Manic Street Preachers, conveyed through its message and sound.
9. “This Can Be Real” is part of the Madchester scene, embodying Candy Flip’s electronic dance style synonymous with the early ’90s rave culture.
10. This track is featured on “Life thru a Lens,” Robbie Williams’ debut solo album, reflecting the optimism of youth and future possibilities.
11. Osborne observed a drug transaction, inspiring “St. Teresa.” The song addresses layered themes of spirituality and social issues.
12. “Promise” belongs to Delirious?’s debut album “King Of Fools,” capturing the band’s poignant rock sound during the late ’90s.