How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Stereophonics, P!NK, The White Stripes, Magic Numbers, 666, Cobra Starship, Britney Spears, PJ Harvey, Fear Factory, Maximo Park, Christina Aguilera, Marilyn Manson
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (47/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What noteworthy chart position did Stereophonics’ “Innocent” achieve in the UK?
- A 1
- B 27
- C 54
2. Which pop icon won the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance with a track from her album *Try This*?
- A Pink
- B Madonna
- C Lady Gaga
3. In which Detroit hotel was The White Stripes’ “Hotel Yorba” recorded?
- A Marriott
- B Sheraton
- C Hotel Yorba
4. Which band’s members consist of sibling pairs who performed “Take a Chance”?
- A The Magic Numbers
- B Kings of Leon
- C Oasis
5. What language combination is featured in 666’s single “D.E.V.I.L.”?
- A Spanish and French
- B Spanish and English
- C English and German
6. Which guest vocalist appeared on Cobra Starship’s track featuring a snippet of “Hollaback Girl”?
- A Lauren Graham
- B Leighton Meester
- C Blake Lively
7. Britney Spears covered which song, once performed by The Arrows, for her film *Crossroads*?
- A “Like a Virgin”
- B “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll”
- C “Satisfaction”
8. Which location is lyrically referenced in PJ Harvey’s lead single from *Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea*?
- A Paris
- B London
- C New York
9. Which visual element concludes Fear Factory’s “Linchpin” music video?
- A Vitruvian Man
- B City skyline
- C Exploding television
10. Which video game featured Maxïmo Park’s “Apply Some Pressure” on its soundtrack?
- A Guitar Hero III
- B SSX on Tour
- C FIFA 20
11. Christina Aguilera and Redman collaborated on a track from Aguilera’s album that was recorded where?
- A The Enterprise studio
- B Abbey Road
- C Hit Factory
12. Which literary work does “Disposable Teens” by Marilyn Manson reference?
- A Fahrenheit 451
- B 1984
- C Animal Farm
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 47/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . Stereophonics – Innocent |
‘You can’t see when there’s sun in your eyes’
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| Produced by vocalist Kelly Jones and Jim Abbiss, Stereophonics’ “Innocent” thrums with the synergy of Richard Jones’ bass and Javier Weyler’s dynamic drums, harmonizing with Adam Zindani’s guitar and vocals, all elevated by Neil Cowley’s piano finesse. The music video, a Julian House and Julian Gibbs creation, features the band amid a street party that twists into a drama. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Keep Calm And Carry On”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . P!NK – Trouble |
‘You think you’re right But you were wrong’
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| With its gritty guitar riffs and Pink’s powerhouse vocals, “Trouble” is a defiant anthem, showcasing her rock prowess, earning her a Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 2004. The song’s origins lie with Tim Armstrong of Rancid, who co-wrote and offered it to Pink after it didn’t fit his band’s album. The western-themed music video, directed by Sophie Muller, features Pink as an outlaw riding into a desolate town, hinting at narratives of pursuit and rebellion. |
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Featured on the 2003 album “Try This”. |
3 . The White Stripes – Hotel Yorba |
| The White Stripes’ “Hotel Yorba” is a lively concoction of garage rock and country vibes, echoing the lore of Detroit’s own Hotel Yorba from Jack White’s youth. Directed by Dan John Miller, the video intercuts hotel-like visuals and showcases Jack “marrying” ex-bandmate Tracee Mae Miller, while he is roped by Meg White. |
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Featured on the 2001 album “White Blood Cells“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Magic Numbers – Take a chance |
| The Magic Numbers’ “Take a Chance” showcases the harmonic convergence of Trinidad-born Londoner Romeo Stodart’s guitar and vocals with sister Michele on bass, alongside sibling rhythm duo Sean and Angela Gannon on drums and percussion. The music video is directed by Scott Lyon. |
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Featured on the 2006 album “Those The Brokes”. |
5 . 666 – D.E.V.I.L. |
| Featured in the movie “Crossroads,” where she plays Lucy, Britney Spears’ rendition of “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,” a classic anthem originally by The Arrows and immortalized by Joan Jett, sparked debate among rock purists upon its release. The music video is directed by Chris Applebaum. |
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Featured on the 2000 album “Who’s Afraid Of…?”. |
6 . Cobra Starship – Good Girls Go Bad (w/ Leighton Meester) |
‘Yeah, she got a way with the boys in the place’
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| Recorded at Linford Manor and partly on a 4-track recorder in NYC and Dorset, PJ Harvey’s “Good Fortune” is self-produced with Mick Harvey and Rob Ellis. The music video, directed by Sophie Muller, features Harvey’s nocturnal jaunt through London’s streets, ending in a kebab shop. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Hot Mess”. |
7 . Britney Spears – I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll |
‘So put another dime in the jukebox, baby’
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| Fear Factory’s “Linchpin” simplifies their complex sound, embedding nu-metal influences and a memorable melody to encapsulate the theme of human-machine symbiosis. The music video is directed by Thomas Mignone. |
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Featured on the 2001 album “Britney”. |
8 . PJ Harvey – Good Fortune |
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| Maxïmo Park’s “Apply Some Pressure,” a blend of indie rock and post-punk revival, created by Duncan Lloyd and Paul Smith, carves out the band’s “angular” reputation. It is featured in Asphalt 2, Urban GT and other popular video games. The music video is directed by The Diamond Dogs. |
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Featured on the 2000 album “Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Fear Factory – Linchpin |
| Christina Aguilera’s “Dirrty” featuring Redman, a track produced by Rockwilder, marked a defiant shift from her previous image. The David LaChapelle-directed and Jeri Slaughter-choreographed music video filmed in Los Angeles captures Aguilera’s gritty, unapologetic transformation, becoming a cry for autonomy, sexual freedom and self-expression. |
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Featured on the 2001 album “Digimortal”. |
10 . Maximo Park – Apply Some Pressure |
‘Wait to see how things turn out If you apply some pressure’
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| A response to the artist’s vilification post-Columbine, Marilyn Manson’s “Disposable Teens” stands as a rebellious critique of conformity and the idolatry of false gods. Directed by Samuel Bayer, the music video features Manson amidst horror-inspired visuals. |
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Featured on the 2005 album “A Certain Trigger”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Christina Aguilera – Dirrty (w/ Redman) |
‘I need that, uh, to get me off Sweatin’ ’til my clothes come off’
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| Christina Aguilera’s “Dirrty,” featuring Redman, crafted by producer Rockwilder, is a bold departure from her prior image. Directed by David LaChapelle, its Los Angeles-filmed music video showcases a gritty, rebellious Aguilera in an intense display of defiance and self-expression |
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Featured on the 2002 album “Stripped”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Marilyn Manson – Disposable Teens |
‘I’ve got a face that’s made for violence upon’
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| Marilyn Manson’s “Disposable Teens” is a defiant anthem from their album “Holy Wood,” featuring a music video directed by Samuel Bayer. Premiered on MTV in 2000, it portrays Manson in rebellious motifs, critiquing societal norms and authority with a cinematic protest against conformity, filmed in Los Angeles |
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Featured on the 2000 album “Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Innocent” peaked at number 54 on the UK charts. Not their highest achievement, but it denotes the leading single era for Stereophonics under Mercury Records.
2. Pink secured the Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 2004 for her punk-influenced single, showcasing her versatility across musical styles.
3. “Hotel Yorba” takes its title and recording space from an actual Detroit establishment, adding authentic grit to the track’s minimalist vibe.
4. The Magic Numbers capitalized on familial chemistry, crafting harmonious melodies with two sibling duos to distinguish their indie rock sound.
5. 666’s “D.E.V.I.L.” cleverly intertwines Spanish and English lyrics, appealing to an international trance audience before their disbandment in 2005.
6. Leighton Meester lent her vocal charm to Cobra Starship’s single, integrating a playful beat reminiscent of Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl”.
7. Britney Spears infused “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” with pop kitsch, aligning her with the legacy of The Arrows and hitting notes of nostalgia in *Crossroads*.
8. New York serves as more than a backdrop; its vibrant chaos influences PJ Harvey’s musical narrative in *Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea*.
9. “Linchpin” ends with the Vitruvian Man, a nod to human mechanics amid Fear Factory’s industrial metal clamor, leaving a lasting visual mémoire.
10. “Apply Some Pressure” was among the eclectic soundtracks of *SSX on Tour*, fitting its high-adrenaline sports antics with Maxïmo Park’s energetic beats.
11. The track with Redman surfaced with dynamics from The Enterprise studio, wrapping Christina Aguilera’s bold style in top-tier production finesse.
12. Orwell’s dystopian *1984* finds a lyrical place in “Disposable Teens”, using historical echoes to critique contemporary resistance themes.
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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 • You can’t see when there’s sun in your eyes (Stereophonics) • You think you’re right But you were wrong (P!NK) • Yeah, she got a way with the boys in the place (Cobra Starship) • So put another dime in the jukebox, baby (Britney Spears) • Wait to see how things turn out If you apply some pressure (Maximo Park) • I need that, uh, to get me off Sweatin’ ’til my clothes come off (Christina Aguilera) • I’ve got a face that’s made for violence upon (Marilyn Manson)
Music-wise : Pop, Rock
