How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nine Inch Nails, Felix Da Housecat, Louise, Hard~Fi, Robbie Williams, Green Day, Busta Rhymes, Oxide & Neutrino, Busted, Dirty Vegas, Metallica, Kosheen
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What was notable about the release of Nine Inch Nails’ “Only”?
- A It featured a holographic album cover
- B It was censored for radio play
- C It included a hidden track
2. Which chart position did “Rocket Ride” achieve on the UK Official Dance Singles Chart?
- A 2
- B 55
- C 12
3. Who handled both production and backing vocals for Louise’s “2 Faced”?
- A Matt Elliss
- B Cathi Ogden
- C Julie Morrison
4. Where was the UK music video for Hard-Fi’s “Hard to Beat” filmed?
- A Inside a recording studio
- B In a diner in Staines
- C At an outdoor concert
5. What was the original intention for Robbie Williams’ “Something Beautiful”?
- A To be a duet
- B To feature in a movie
- C To be offered to Tom Jones
6. Which unique format did Green Day employ for their album “American Idiot”?
- A Rock opera
- B Live album
- C Unplugged session
7. Which uncredited vocalist featured on Busta Rhymes’ “Light Your Ass On Fire”?
- A Snoop Dogg
- B Justin Timberlake
- C Pharrell Williams
8. What horror character is mentioned in “Devil’s Nightmare” by Oxide & Neutrino?
- A Ghostface
- B Freddy Krueger
- C Jason Voorhees
9. What primary theme does Busted’s “Thunderbirds Are Go” serve?
- A A TV show
- B A theme park ride
- C A film
10. Where does the video for Dirty Vegas’s “Ghosts” predominantly take place?
- A In a crowded city
- B Along a body of water
- C At a bustling train station
11. For which soundtrack was Metallica’s “I Disappear” notably released?
- A Terminator: Dark Fate
- B Mission: Impossible 2
- C The Matrix Reloaded
12. What marked a change in Kosheen’s musical style with “All In My Head”?
- A Transition to jazz influences
- B More electronic base
- C Rock-influenced sound
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 32/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Nine Inch Nails – OnlyFeatured on the 2005 album “With Teeth”.
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2 . Felix Da Housecat – Rocket RideFeatured on the 2004 album “Devin Dazzle & the Neon Fever”.
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3 . Louise – 2 FacedFeatured on the 2000 album “Elbow Beach”.
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4 . Hard~Fi – Hard To BeatFeatured on the 2005 album “Stars of CCTV”.
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5 . Robbie Williams – Something BeautifulFeatured on the 2002 album “Escapology“.
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6 . Green Day – American IdiotFeatured on the 2004 album “American Idiot“.
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7 . Busta Rhymes – Light Your Ass On Fire (w/ Pharrell Williams)
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8 . Oxide & Neutrino – Devils NightmareFeatured on the 2001 album “Execute”.
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9 . Busted – Thunderbirds Are GoFeatured on the 2003 album “A Present for Everyone”.
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10 . Dirty Vegas – GhostsFeatured on the 2002 album “Dirty Vegas”.
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11 . Metallica – I DisappearFeatured on the 2000 album “Mission: Impossible 2 : Soundtrack”. |
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12 . Kosheen – All In My HeadFeatured on the 2003 album “Kokopelli”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Only” by Nine Inch Nails features explicit language that led to censorship for radio play. Multitrack files were offered for fan remixes, highlighting the track’s interactive release strategy.
2. “Rocket Ride” achieved the impressive peak of number 2 on the UK Official Dance Singles Chart, showcasing its popularity in the electronic and dance genres.
3. Matt Elliss handled production, keyboards, programming, mixing, and engineering for “2 Faced” and welcomed Cathi Ogden for the backing vocals.
4. The UK video for “Hard to Beat” was filmed in a diner in Staines. This setting added a grounded atmosphere to the indie-rock groove of the track.
5. “Something Beautiful” was initially intended for Tom Jones, exemplifying how some songs find success with artists other than those initially considered.
6. Green Day’s “American Idiot” employed a rock opera format, exploring a concept-driven style that became a defining album in their career.
7. Pharrell Williams features uncredited on Busta Rhymes’ “Light Your Ass On Fire,” contributing to the track’s distinctive sound with his vocal presence.
8. Freddy Krueger is among the horror icons referenced in “Devil’s Nightmare,” adding a chilling ambiance to Oxide & Neutrino’s track.
9. “Thunderbirds Are Go” by Busted serves as the theme for the 2004 film *Thunderbirds*. The track’s energetic pop punk sound supported the movie’s adventurous tone.
10. Dirty Vegas’s “Ghosts” video takes viewers on a journey along a scenic body of water, enhancing the song’s emotive, alt-leaning soundscape.
11. Metallica’s “I Disappear” was part of the soundtrack for *Mission: Impossible 2* and carried the unique context of a legal battle with Napster due to its early leak.
12. Kosheen ventured into a rock-influenced sound with “All In My Head” from the album “Kokopelli,” marking a stylistic evolution for the band.