How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bloodhound Gang, Tenacious D, Manic Street Preachers, Depeche Mode, Blur, All Saints, Sum 41, Groove Armada, R.E.M., Linkin Park, CSS, Johnny Cash
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (45/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What inspired Bloodhound Gang’s track “The Ballad of Chasey Lain”?
- A A music festival
- B A clothing advertisement
- C A dream sequence
2. Which producer worked on Tenacious D’s “POD” track?
- A Greg Kurstin
- B John King
- C Mike Hedges
3. How does “There by the Grace of God” by Manic Street Preachers differ from their earlier works?
- A It features a banjo solo
- B It introduces a more electronic sound
- C It includes an extended drum solo
4. What is the main theme addressed in Depeche Mode’s song “Precious”?
- A Environmental change
- B The impact of divorce
- C Economic struggles
5. Which musician is referenced in Blur’s unreleased track on their “The Best Of” compilation?
- A Tony Allen
- B Fela Kuti
- C Damon Albarn
6. What distinct genre mix features in All Saints’ “Rock Steady”?
- A Jazz and blues
- B Dance-pop, reggae fusion, and ska
- C Classical and metal
7. What does the title “Fat Lip” by Sum 41 refer to?
- A A brand of lipstick
- B A party misadventure
- C A slang term for a swollen lip
8. What distinguishes Groove Armada’s “Purple Haze” from the Jimi Hendrix song of the same name?
- A It includes a saxophone solo
- B It’s not a cover or sample
- C It mimics the original
9. When was the original version of R.E.M.’s “Bad Day” first written and performed?
- A 1981
- B 1985
- C 1990
10. What visual motif features prominently in the Linkin Park song with the piano riff?
- A A bustling city
- B A fantasy wasteland
- C A desert mirage
11. For which devices and games was CSS’s “Alala” included?
- A iPhone and Angry Birds
- B Forza Motorsport 2 and FIFA 08
- C PlayStation and Call of Duty
12. What distinguishes Johnny Cash’s cover of “Hurt” from Nine Inch Nails’ version?
- A Addition of a drum solo
- B Shorter length and raw vocal delivery
- C Electronic soundscapes
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Bloodhound Gang – The Ballad Of Chasey Lain |
‘Dear Chasey Lain I’m your biggest fan I just wanted to ask
Could I eat your …’ |
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Featured on the 1999 album “Hooray For Boobies”. |
2 . Tenacious D – POD |
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3 . Manic Street Preachers – There by the Grace of God |
‘With grace we shall recover’
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Featured on the 2002 album “Forever Delayed”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Depeche Mode – Precious |
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Featured on the 2005 album “Playing the Angel“. |
5 . Blur – Music Is My Radar |
‘Really got me champing on my bit’
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Featured on the 2000 album “Blur: The Best Of”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . All Saints – Rock Steady |
‘I got my ass in check, checkin’ out, I’m ready to be’
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Featured on the 2006 album “Studio 1”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Sum 41 – Fatlip |
‘Don’t tell us to behave I’m sick of always hearin’ ‘act your age”
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Featured on the 2001 album “All Killer No Filler”. |
8 . Groove Armada – Purple Haze |
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Featured on the 2002 album “Lovebox”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . R.E.M. – Bad Day |
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Featured on the 2003 album “In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988-2003”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Linkin Park – In The End |
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Featured on the 2000 album “Hybrid Theory“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . CSS – Alala |
‘You’re so cool Can I be your friend’
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Featured on the 2006 album “Cansei de Ser Sexy”. |
12 . Johnny Cash – Hurt |
‘The only thing that’s real’
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Featured on the 2002 album “American IV: The Man Comes Around”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The titular Chasey Lain caught Jimmy Pop’s eye via a clothing ad, which significantly influenced the song’s creation. A step from ad to track that surprisingly led to chart peaks.
2. “POD” by Tenacious D owes its production to John King. He’s the invisible hand strumming alongside Jack Black and his cohorts, adding polish to the audible chaos.
3. By adopting a more electronic and keyboard-heavy approach, “There by the Grace of God” marked a distinct shift for Manic Street Preachers, hinting at their future sound in *Lifeblood*.
4. “Precious,” written by Martin L. Gore, delves into the emotional terrain of divorce, specifically its impact on his children. The song offers a delicate balance between despair and hope.
5. Blur’s unreleased track nods to Tony Allen, whose Afrobeat rhythms later complemented Damon Albarn’s musical ventures. It’s an Easter egg in the Britpop basket.
6. “Rock Steady” by All Saints is a sonic cocktail of dance-pop, reggae fusion, and ska. A genre-spanning blend that shows versatility beyond their Spice Girl contemporaries.
7. “Fat Lip” by Sum 41 derives its name from the scene street lingo for a blow-swollen lip. Befittingly punk, it might sting, but it earned accolades and spins galore.
8. Unlike its namesake by Jimi Hendrix, Groove Armada’s “Purple Haze” is distinct without being a cover or sample. An independent groove track that stands on its own two beats.
9. Conceived during the mid-80s, R.E.M.’s “Bad Day” first took shape amidst Reagan era tensions. A testament to its timeless political edge, repurposed for new global anxieties in 2003.
10. Linkin Park’s unnamed track—with a signature piano riff—drapes the band in a fantasy wasteland for its visuals, representing struggle transforming into rejuvenation.
11. CSS’s “Alala” landed on *Forza Motorsport 2* and *FIFA 08* soundtracks, alongside a Zune preload. An indie cred hitched a nostalgic ride on video game circuits and early mp3 players.
12. Johnny Cash’s cover of “Hurt” is a stripped-back, soul-bearing version distinct with raw emotion, a shorter length, and devoid of Nine Inch Nails’ industrial flourishes.
For THE FULL ‘VOUS AVEZ DIT BIZARRE’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
Bizarre Quotes • Dear Chasey Lain I’m your biggest fan I just wanted to ask Could I eat (Bloodhound Gang) • With grace we shall recover (Manic Street Preachers) • Really got me champing on my bit (Blur) • I got my ass in check, checkin’ out, I’m ready to be (All Saints) • Don’t tell us to behave I’m sick of always hearin’ ‘act your age’ (Sum 41) • You’re so cool Can I be your friend (CSS) • The only thing that’s real (Johnny Cash)
Music-wise : Pop, Dance Pop, Rock
