How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Cake, Bran Van 3000, Suede, Moloko, Counting Crows, Tanita Tikaram, Inspiral Carpets, Garbage, Super Furry Animals, Sepultura, Faith No More, Therapy?
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 22/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Cake – I Will SurviveFeatured on the 1996 album “Fashion Nugget”.
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2 . Bran Van 3000 – Drinking in L.A.Featured on the 1997 album “Glee”.
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3 . Suede – The DrownersFeatured on the 1992 album “Suede“.
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4 . Moloko – Fun For MeFeatured on the 1995 album “Do You Like My Tight Sweater?”.
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5 . Counting Crows – Daylight FadingFeatured on the 1996 album “Recovering the Satellites”.
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6 . Tanita Tikaram – Stop ListeningFeatured on the 1998 album “The Cappuccino Songs”.
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7 . Inspiral Carpets – Two Worlds CollideFeatured on the 1992 album “Revenge Of The Goldfish”.
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8 . Garbage – You Look So FineFeatured on the 1998 album “Version 2.0”.
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9 . Super Furry Animals – Hermann Loves PaulineFeatured on the 1997 album “Radiator“.
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10 . Sepultura – Slave New WorldFeatured on the 1993 album “Chaos A.D.”.
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11 . Faith No More – RicochetFeatured on the 1995 album “King for a Day… Fool for a Lifetime”. |
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12 . Therapy? – Lonely Cryin’ OnlyFeatured on the 1998 album “Semi-Detached”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Celebrated for its unusual take, Cake’s “I Will Survive” features John McCrea as a ticket-happy parking officer. A music video complements the track’s quirky rendition.
2. Bran Van 3000’s anthem promotes an L.A. lifestyle with a nod to Rolling Rock beer. The commercial boost rocketed its UK chart success.
3. Suede’s single, debuting at number 49, found initial success on the UK Singles Chart. Its alternative style contributed to the rise of Britpop.
4. Moloko’s debut track made it to the Batman & Robin soundtrack, adding to its eccentric allure. The song’s playful energy suited the film’s dynamic style.
5. “Daylight Fading” showcases iconic Los Angeles landscapes in its visuals. The video’s release aligned with the song’s role on Counting Crows’ second album.
6. Tanita Tikaram’s “Stop Listening” became her first Mother Records release. The track marked a stylistic shift with new collaborations and production.
7. Michel Gondry masterfully directed Inspiral Carpets’ video for “Two Worlds Collide,” establishing its unique visual narrative. His whimsical style shined through.
8. Garbage’s performance of “You Look So Fine” on Gala Ragazza highlighted their tour influence. This Spanish program gig occurred during their heyday.
9. “Hermann Loves Pauline” pays homage to Albert Einstein’s parents. This musical piece reflects Super Furry Animals’ historical and eclectic themes.
10. Sepultura’s single twists the title “Brave New World.” The song’s socio-political themes echo the band’s tendency towards provocative topics.
11. Trey Spruance’s guitar work on the Faith No More track showcased his temporary yet significant contribution. His involvement added a distinct sonic texture.
12. The 1998 chart release by Therapy?, “Lonely, Cryin’, Only” fit well into their rock lineage. This track’s presence solidified the band’s late-90s standing.