‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°227 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Sugarcult, Kosheen, The Raveonettes, Mortiis, Metallica, The Fray, Axwell, Linkin Park, The Rolling Stones, Nine Black Alps, Athlete, Primal Scream

They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.

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Tracklist

1 . Sugarcult - Bouncing Off The Walls Featured on the 2001 album "Start Static". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

2 . Kosheen - Harder Featured on the 2001 album "Resist". Lyrics >> More by the same : Wikipedia

3 . The Raveonettes - That Great Love Sound Featured on the 2003 album "Chain Gang of Love". Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

4 . Mortiis - The Grudge Featured on the 2004 album "The Grudge". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . Metallica - One Featured on the 1988 album "…And Justice for All". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

6 . The Fray - How to Save a Life Featured on the 2005 album "How to Save a Life". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

7 . Axwell - I Found U Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

8 . Linkin Park - Pts.Of.Athrty Featured on the 2000 album "Hybrid Theory". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

9 . The Rolling Stones - Streets Of Love Featured on the 2005 album "A Bigger Bang". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . Nine Black Alps - Unsatisfied Featured on the 2005 album "Everything Is". Lyrics >> More by the same : Twitter

11 . Athlete - Superhuman Touch Featured on the 2009 album "Black Swan". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

12 . Primal Scream - Country Girl Featured on the 2006 album "Riot City Blues". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Start Static, Sugarcult’s 2001 album, includes their debut single. "Van Wilder" prominently features it, tying the album to early 2000s teen cinema.

2. Sven Harding directed the "Hide U" video. Kosheen’s rural escapist theme pairs with his visual storytelling, spotlighting a remote landscape.

3. B-flat major is the key of most songs on “Chain Gang of Love,” with a solitary exception, showcasing The Raveonettes' tonal consistency.

4. “The Grudge” marks Mortiis’s sound evolution, with amplified guitars steering toward an aggressive tone. Sarah Jezebel Deva's vocals add a sharp edge.

5. Johnny Got His Gun’s scenes interlace with Metallica’s "One" video. Both narratives depict the tragic realities of war, deepening the track’s impact.

6. “How to Save a Life” achieved The Fray’s peak U.S. chart position. Its narrative of intervention resonated widely, driving extensive radio presence.

7. Progressive House categorizes Axwell's 2007 track with Max’C. This genre highlights the upbeat rhythm and lively style fitting the club scene.

8. Jay Gordon remixed “Points of Authority” for Reanimation. His edgy production underscored the track’s transformative vibe in Linkin Park’s discography.

9. “Streets of Love,” a ballad by Jagger and Richards, emerged in 2005. Its reflective lyrics carried audible echoes of classic Stones emotionality.

10. Manchester is central to Nine Black Alps’ origin story. Their debut enriched the city’s indie legacy, rising on UK charts alongside its launch.

11. Bruce Springsteen's work influenced “Black Swan.” Athlete’s release nods to The Boss, intertwining thematic elements with contemporary sound.

12. The FIFA World Cup in 2006 featured “Country Girl” extensively. The song’s energetic rock feel suited televised sports coverage effectively.

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