How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Frank Black, theaudience, Green Day, James, Divinyls, The Wedding Present, Death In Vegas, Anthony Anderson, Nick ‘avin it, Depeche Mode, Sparks, The Lightning Seeds, Iggy Pop, White Zombie
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 20/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Frank Black – HeadacheFeatured on the 1994 album “Teenager of the Year”.
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2 . theaudience – Pessimist Is Never DisappointedFeatured on the 1998 album “theaudience”.
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3 . Green Day – When I Come AroundFeatured on the 1994 album “Dookie“.
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4 . James – How Was It For You?Featured on the 1990 album “Gold Mother”.
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5 . Divinyls – I Touch MyselfFeatured on the 1990 album “Divinyls”.
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6 . The Wedding Present – Come Play With Me
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7 . Death In Vegas, Anthony Anderson, Nick ‘avin it – DirtFeatured on the 1997 album “Dead Elvis”.
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8 . Depeche Mode – Walking In My ShoesFeatured on the 1993 album “Songs of Faith and Devotion“.
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9 . Sparks – When Do I Get To Sing ‘My Way’Featured on the 1994 album “Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins”.
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10 . The Lightning Seeds – Ready or NotFeatured on the 1996 album “Dizzy Heights”.
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11 . Iggy Pop – Beside YouFeatured on the 1993 album “American Caesar”. |
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12 . White Zombie – Electric Head Part 2 [The Ecstasy]Featured on the 1995 album “Astro-Creep: 2000”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Eric Drew Feldman co-produced “Headache” with Frank Black. The pair worked together on multiple tracks, fostering a unique sound that blends alternative rock with melodic elements.
2. The indie rock track by theaudience reached number 27 on the UK Singles Chart. It marked a notable entry in Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s early musical career.
3. “She” is set in the key of G-flat major. Although strikingly simple in its chord structure, this Green Day classic captures the angst of youthful desire.
4. A live version of “Whoops,” recorded at Manchester Apollo, was the B-side for James’s single. It perfectly complemented the raw energy of their “How Was It For You?” single.
5. Divinyls’ “I Touch Myself” addresses themes of female eroticism and masturbation. Treading boldly on often taboo subjects, its release sparked conversations in popular culture.
6. Ian Broudie produced “Come Play With Me” for The Wedding Present. His influence helped mold the track’s pop-oriented sound that bolstered its commercial success.
7. “Dead Elvis,” Death In Vegas’s debut album, features “Dirt.” The album offers a signature blend of big-beat and electronic rock elements.
8. Depeche Mode’s video for “Walking in My Shoes” was directed by Anton Corbijn. He is known for his unmistakable visual style that often envelops the band’s themes in artistry.
9. Sparks’ song “When Do I Get to Sing ‘My Way’” nods to Frank Sinatra’s iconic anthem. It fits snugly within their characteristic mix of witty lyrics and theatrical flair.
10. “Ready or Not” was recorded at Eel Pie Studios, known for its unconventional location on a river barge. The Lightning Seeds embraced its serenity during sessions.
11. Iggy Pop opens “Beside You” with “I been hungry way down in my heart.” These words set a heartfelt, gritty tone appealing to universal feelings of longing and desire.
12. White Zombie’s “Electric Head Pt. 2 (The Ecstasy)” was released as a 12-inch vinyl single. This format suited the fierce, driving energy typical of the band’s oeuvre.