How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Manic Street Preachers, Muse, Children Of Bodom, Rammstein, The Fratellis, Cradle Of Filth, The Postal Service, The Prodigy, Marilyn Manson, Sevendust
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. How did “Flathead” by The Fratellis gain significant exposure?
- A Featured in a video game
- B Used in an iPod commercial
- C Played at a major sporting event
2. Which element is prominently featured in the music video for “Babalon A.D. (So Glad for the Madness)” by Cradle of Filth?
- A Victorian fashion
- B Gothic and occult imagery
- C Sci-fi themes
3. Why is The Postal Service’s band name particularly apt?
- A Inspired by a courier service
- B Tracks were mailed between members
- C A nod to their album delivery method
4. Who appears briefly in the “Invaders Must Die” music video?
- A Tom Hardy
- B Noel Clarke
- C Benedict Cumberbatch
5. What was controversial about “The Fight Song” by Marilyn Manson?
- A Lyrics referencing historical wars
- B A violent football-themed video
- C Use of inappropriate language
6. What video game featured Sevendust’s “Denial”?
- A Gran Turismo
- B ATV Offroad Fury
- C Midnight Club II
7. What is the origin of Tom Jones’s version of “Black Betty”?
- A Composed in the 90s
- B Originated in American folk tradition
- C Inspired by Celtic myths
8. What genre combination is Brassy’s “Work It Out” known for?
- A Jazz and Blues
- B Punk and Hip Hop
- C Pop and Rock
9. On which album does Westlife’s “Amazing” appear?
- A Face to Face
- B Back Home
- C Where We Are
10. What motivated Madonna to record “American Pie”?
- A It was her favorite childhood song
- B Co-star’s suggestion for a soundtrack
- C A fan poll decision
11. Which film elevated “Gold in Them Hills” by Ron Sexsmith?
- A Notting Hill
- B Love Actually
- C About Time
12. What is notable about Zwan’s single “Honestly” in their discography?
- A The band’s most streamed song
- B Lead single from their only album
- C Title track of their EP
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Bring It OnFeatured on the 2003 album “Nocturama”.
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2 . Red Hot Chili Peppers – Desecration SmileFeatured on the 2006 album “Stadium Arcadium“.
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3 . Manic Street Preachers – Umbrella
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4 . Muse – SunburnFeatured on the 1999 album “Showbiz”.
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5 . Children Of Bodom – BlooddrunkFeatured on the 2008 album “Blooddrunk”.
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6 . Rammstein – Keine LustFeatured on the 2004 album “Reise, Reise”.
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7 . The Fratellis – FlatheadFeatured on the 2006 album “Costello Music”.
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8 . Cradle Of Filth – Babalon A.D. [So Glad for the Madness]Featured on the 2003 album “Damnation and a Day”.
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9 . The Postal Service – We Will Become SilhouettesFeatured on the 2003 album “Give Up”.
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10 . The Prodigy – Invaders Must DieFeatured on the 2009 album “Invaders Must Die”.
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11 . Marilyn Manson – The Fight SongFeatured on the 2000 album “Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)”. |
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12 . Sevendust – DenialFeatured on the 1999 album “Home”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Flathead” by The Fratellis gained significant exposure after being featured in an iPod commercial. This appearance helped launch the Scottish indie rock band’s career internationally.
2. The music video for “Babalon A.D. (So Glad for the Madness)” prominently features gothic and occult imagery. This is consistent with Cradle of Filth’s established visual style.
3. The name The Postal Service fittingly reflects the band’s unique creative process, where band members mailed tracks back and forth to each other during production.
4. Actor Noel Clarke makes a brief appearance in the “Invaders Must Die” music video. The video shows him walking through different landscapes encountering symbolic imagery tied to the band.
5. “The Fight Song” by Marilyn Manson was partly controversial due to its music video that depicted a violent football game, potentially referencing the Columbine tragedy.
6. Sevendust’s “Denial” was featured in the video game ATV Offroad Fury, which helped the song reach a broader audience beyond traditional platforms.
7. Tom Jones’s “Black Betty” draws its origin from an early 20th-century American folk tradition, first recorded by Lead Belly in the late 1930s.
8. Brassy’s “Work It Out” is known for its combination of punk energy and hip hop beats. This blend helped the band stand out in the UK indie scene.
9. Westlife’s “Amazing” is included on their sixth studio album, “Face to Face.” The single was the album’s third and final release.
10. Madonna recorded “American Pie” after her co-star, Rupert Everett, suggested it for their film’s soundtrack. It became a commercial success despite her later regrets over releasing it.
11. “Gold in Them Hills” by Ron Sexsmith appeared in the film “About Time,” which elevated the song by aligning with the film’s central theme of cherishing everyday moments.
12. Zwan’s single “Honestly” is notable as the lead single from their only studio album, “Mary Star of the Sea.” Despite the band’s brief existence, the track remains well-recognized.