How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Soundgarden, Sneaker Pimps, Faith No More, Rod Stewart, Stereophonics, Hepburn, Living Colour, Ant & Dec , Mike + The Mechanics, Bentley Rhythym Ace, Cranes, The Charlatans
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which music video directed by Max & Dania features Sugababes in an apartment setting?
- A Round Round
- B Overload
- C Soul Sound
2. DJ Shadow’s signature sampling technique prominently features in which 1996 track?
- A Rabbit in Your Headlights
- B Organ Donor
- C Building Steam with a Grain of Salt
3. “Never Let Me Down Again” by Depeche Mode includes visual elements from which type of map?
- A Treasure map
- B Soviet map
- C Satellite map
4. Richie Dan stands out in which genre with the song “Call It Fate”?
- A House
- B UK Garage
- C Trip-hop
5. Which inventor unwittingly inspired the title to Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark’s “Tesla Girls”?
- A Alexander Graham Bell
- B Nikola Tesla
- C Thomas Edison
6. Which pair composed the song “Bugs” for Hepburn?
- A Phil Thornalley and Boo Hewerdine
- B Benny Blanco and Ryan Tedder
- C John Lennon and Paul McCartney
7. Wreckx-n-Effect’s “New Jack Swing” chart-topped on which Billboard list?
- A R&B/Hip-Hop
- B Alternative
- C Hot Rap Tracks
8. “Better Watch Out” by Ant & Dec includes what humorous element?
- A Christmas carol reference
- B Barber shop chorus
- C Spaghetti western showdown
9. What narrative element features predominantly in “Another Cup of Coffee” by Mike + The Mechanics?
- A A morning commute
- B Marital separation
- C A coffee shop romance
10. Bentley Rhythm Ace drew their name inspiration from what device in “Bentley’s Gonna Sort You Out”?
- A Rhythm Ace drum machine
- B Bentley automobile
- C Bentley Piano
11. “For an Angel” achieved notable recognition with which clubbing homage?
- A Vertigo Remix
- B E-Werk Remix
- C Ibiza Mix
12. Catherine McGrath’s debut single was accompanied by which track on the B-side?
- A High Hopes
- B Wild Card
- C Far Cry from Love
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Soundgarden – Black Hole SunFeatured on the 1994 album “Superunknown“.
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2 . Sneaker Pimps – Post Modern SleazeFeatured on the 1996 album “Becoming X”.
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3 . Faith No More – A Small VictoryFeatured on the 1992 album “Angel Dust“.
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4 . Rod Stewart – Broken ArrowFeatured on the 1991 album “Vagabond Heart”.
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5 . Stereophonics – A Thousand TreesFeatured on the 1997 album “Word Gets Around”.
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6 . Hepburn – BugsFeatured on the 1999 album “Hepburn”.
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7 . Living Colour – TypeFeatured on the 1990 album “Time’s Up“.
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8 . Ant & Dec – Better Watch OutFeatured on the 1997 album “The Cult of Ant & Dec”.
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9 . Mike + The Mechanics – Another Cup Of CoffeeFeatured on the 1995 album “Beggar on a Beach of Gold”.
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10 . Bentley Rhythym Ace – Bentley’s Gonna Sort You OutFeatured on the 1997 album “Bentley Rhythm Ace”.
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11 . Cranes – Shining RoadFeatured on the 1994 album “Loved”. |
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12 . The Charlatans – Just When You’re Thinkin’ Things OverFeatured on the 1995 album “The Charlatans”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Soul Sound” by Sugababes features in a music video where their souls are magically released in an apartment. It’s a memorable track from their debut album.
2. DJ Shadow’s “Building Steam with a Grain of Salt” is a landmark in downtempo, showcasing intricate sample manipulation and helping to define trip-hop.
3. “Never Let Me Down Again” incorporates imagery derived from Soviet maps, aligning with the geopolitical intrigue of its release era.
4. Richie Dan embodied UK Garage with “Call It Fate,” a track that pulses with the early 2000s garage vibes and scene-defining beats.
5. Nikola Tesla inspired the title “Tesla Girls,” linking his electrical prowess with OMD’s catchy synth-pop tunes and 1984’s retro sci-fi cool.
6. “Bugs” was penned by Phil Thornalley and Boo Hewerdine, bringing catchy hooks to Hepburn’s pop rock sensibilities.
7. Wreckx-n-Effect’s “New Jack Swing” topped the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart, cementing its impact on the urban music landscape.
8. Ant & Dec’s “Better Watch Out” humorously sidesteps the holiday connotations, opting instead for sibling rivalry over romantic pursuits.
9. “Another Cup of Coffee” tells the poignant tale of a woman’s solitude, echoing emotional themes over Mike + The Mechanics’ melodic instrumentation.
10. Bentley Rhythm Ace named themselves after the Rhythm Ace drum machine, tying their brand to the vintage electronic charm of their sound.
11. “For an Angel” gained recognition with the E-Werk Remix, paying homage to the club where Paul van Dyk forged trance music memories.
12. Catherine McGrath’s debut was backed by “Far Cry from Love,” marking her entry into a chart presence with a modern country twist.