How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lily Allen, Rogue Traders, Arctic Monkeys, Super Furry Animals, The White Stripes, The Hoosiers, Jan Johnston, Metallica, Damien Rice, The Avalanches, Jamiroquai, Britney Spears
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 Noughties 2000s.
1. Which musical genres are elements of Lily Allen’s “Not Fair”?
- A Punk and metal
- B Country and bluegrass
- C Jazz and reggae
2. What notable sample is used in Rogue Traders’ “Voodoo Child”?
- A Elvis Costello’s “Pump It Up”
- B Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”
- C The Beatles’ “Help!”
3. How was Arctic Monkeys’ “Crying Lightning” first distributed in vinyl format?
- A Through indie record stores
- B Through Oxfam shops
- C Given away free at concerts
4. What inspired the lyrical themes in Super Furry Animals’ “Golden Retriever”?
- A A dog’s perspective on human life
- B Vocabulary from road signs and driving theory
- C Mythological stories
5. Whom did Jack White marry after featuring in the White Stripes’ “Blue Orchid” music video?
- A Karen Elson
- B Meg White
- C Lily Allen
6. Which two songwriters were credited due to the influence of “Happy Together” on The Hoosiers’ “Worried About Ray”?
- A John Lennon and Paul McCartney
- B Alan Gordon and Garry Bonner
- C Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
7. Under which records label was Jan Johnston’s “Silent Words” released?
- A Perfecto Records
- B Capitol Records
- C Atlantic Records
8. What is notable about the instrumentation on Metallica’s “St. Anger”?
- A It includes no guitar solos
- B It features a full orchestra
- C It uses electronic drums exclusively
9. In which style is Damien Rice’s “Cannonball” primarily composed?
- A Classical
- B Folk rock
- C Jazz fusion
10. From which comedy sketch does The Avalanches’ “Frontier Psychiatrist” sample spoken words?
- A Monty Python’s “The Ministry of Silly Walks”
- B Wayne and Shuster’s “Frontier Psychiatrist”
- C The Goons’ “The Sleeping Prince”
11. Which setting is featured in Jamiroquai’s “Corner of the Earth” music video?
- A A desert
- B A forest
- C A cityscape
12. What controversial theme was removed from Britney Spears’ “Everytime” music video?
- A A car accident
- B A drug overdose suicide
- C A violent protest
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Lily Allen – Not FairFeatured on the 2009 album “It’s Not Me, It’s You”.
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2 . Rogue Traders – Voodoo ChildFeatured on the 2005 album “Here Come the Drums”.
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3 . Arctic Monkeys – Crying LightningFeatured on the 2009 album “Humbug“.
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4 . Super Furry Animals – Golden RetrieverFeatured on the 2003 album “Phantom Power”.
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5 . The White Stripes – Blue OrchidFeatured on the 2005 album “Get Behind Me Satan”.
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6 . The Hoosiers – Worried About RayFeatured on the 2007 album “The Trick to Life”.
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7 . Jan Johnston – Silent Words
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8 . Metallica – St. AngerFeatured on the 2003 album “St. Anger”.
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9 . Damien Rice – CannonballFeatured on the 2002 album “O”.
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10 . The Avalanches – Frontier PsychiatristFeatured on the 2000 album “Since I Left You“.
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11 . Jamiroquai – Corner of the EarthFeatured on the 2001 album “A Funk Odyssey“. |
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12 . Britney Spears – EverytimeFeatured on the 2003 album “In the Zone”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Not Fair” combines country and bluegrass elements, which was a notable shift for Lily Allen’s music. These genres underscore the song’s witty yet frustrated storytelling about personal relationships.
2. The track “Voodoo Child” famously samples Elvis Costello’s “Pump It Up,” which helped solidify Rogue Traders’ move towards an electro-punk sound, adding an edge to their new musical direction.
3. Arctic Monkeys released “Crying Lightning” on vinyl initially through Oxfam shops. This unique distribution method added an element of charity, blending retail with philanthropy.
4. The song “Golden Retriever” by Super Furry Animals cleverly incorporates themes influenced by road signs and driving theory. This unconventional inspiration pairs with its musical parody of the blues.
5. Karen Elson, who appeared in “Blue Orchid,” later married Jack White. The music video’s symbolically charged imagery preluded their actual relationship, emphasizing a blend of art and life.
6. Due to “Happy Together” elements, “Worried About Ray” credits Alan Gordon and Garry Bonner. This nod to the Turtles’ classic layers musical nostalgia with modern pop rock sensibilities.
7. “Silent Words” was released under Perfecto Records. Known for trance tracks, the label aligned well with Jan Johnston’s electronic music ventures, reinforcing her place in the genre.
8. “St. Anger” is distinctive for excluding guitar solos, a bold departure from Metallica’s hallmark sound. This decision highlighted the album’s unpolished, raw production choices.
9. Damien Rice’s “Cannonball” is characterized by its folk rock style. Its introspective lyrics and acoustic arrangement have made it a staple in Rice’s discography and live performances.
10. “Frontier Psychiatrist” samples Wayne and Shuster’s sketch of the same name. This formed part of its unique appeal, blending dialogue with an eclectic mix of musical samples.
11. The “Corner of the Earth” video by Jamiroquai features a forest setting. It supports the song’s themes about the world and its intrinsic challenges, adding visual depth to the lyrical narrative.
12. The original concept of a drug overdose suicide was removed from “Everytime” due to external feedback. Instead, the video focused on themes of fame, loss, and eventual reconciliation.