How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Pretenders, Green Day, Suzanne Vega, Robert Plant, U2, Tricky, Gigolo Aunts, The Dandy Warhols, Catatonia, Silverchair, Animal Army, Black Box Recorder
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 19/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Pretenders – HumanFeatured on the 1999 album “Viva El Amor!”.
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2 . Green Day – RedundantFeatured on the 1997 album “Nimrod“.
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3 . Suzanne Vega – Book Of DreamsFeatured on the 1990 album “Days of Open Hand”.
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4 . Robert Plant – 29 PalmsFeatured on the 1993 album “Fate of Nations”.
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5 . U2 – Staring At The SunFeatured on the 1997 album “Pop“.
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6 . Tricky – Makes Me Wanna DieFeatured on the 1996 album “Pre-Millennium Tension”.
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7 . Gigolo Aunts – Where i Find My HeavenFeatured on the 1993 album “Flippin’ Out”.
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8 . The Dandy Warhols – Not If You Were The Last Junkie On EarthFeatured on the 1997 album “…The Dandy Warhols Come Down”.
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9 . Catatonia – Lost CatFeatured on the 1996 album “Way Beyond Blue”.
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10 . Silverchair – Ana’s Song [Open Fire]Featured on the 1999 album “Neon Ballroom”.
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11 . Animal Army – Babylon ZooFeatured on the 1996 album “The Boy with the X-Ray Eyes”. |
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12 . Black Box Recorder – Child PsychologyFeatured on the 1998 album “England Made Me”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Chrissie Hynde is the voice behind The Pretenders’ “Human,” which aligns with the band’s tradition of combining distinct vocals and classic rock instrumentation.
2. Green Day’s “Nimrod” houses the third single released in April 1998. The album captures the band’s punk rock spirit while exploring more varied sounds.
3. Suzanne Vega’s song title reflects anticipation of the future. Vega contrasts it with night dreams, focusing on forward-looking thoughts.
4. Robert Plant’s single pays homage to Twentynine Palms, a place of desert mystery and military significance near Joshua Tree National Park.
5. The phrase “Stuck together with God’s glue” was borrowed by U2 from Something Happens. It adds a uniquely adhesive touch to the song’s theme.
6. Eric B. & Rakim are credited with Tricky for their combined artistry shining through in “Pre-Millennium Tension,” reflecting hip hop influences.
7. Gigolo Aunts’ “Where I Find My Heaven” finds a comedic home on the “Dumb and Dumber” soundtrack, a film revered for its quirky humor.
8. David LaChapelle directed The Dandy Warhols’ video, notorious for his vibrant, sometimes surreal artistry that captured the song’s “heroin chic” theme.
9. Catatonia’s “Lost Cat” peaked at number 41 in the UK Chart in 1996, marking a modest entry amid the band’s rise in the Britpop scene.
10. Silverchair’s “Ana’s Song” intimately reveals Daniel Johns’ struggle with anorexia, using poignant lyrics to portray his personal battle.
11. “Animal Army” by Babylon Zoo reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart in 1996, showcasing Jas Mann’s distinct brand of glam rock.
12. The line “Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it” stirred controversy for Black Box Recorder. It led to radio bans but also intrigued listeners.