How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : My Chemical Romance, Sonny J, Belle And Sebastian, AFI, Jimmy Eat World, We Are Scientists, Depeche Mode, Maxim, Nickelback, The Alpinestars , Ian Brown, Thirteen Senses
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 24/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . My Chemical Romance – TeenagersFeatured on the 2006 album “The Black Parade“.
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2 . Sonny J – Handsfree (If You Hold My Hand)Featured on the 2007 album “Disastro”.
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3 . Belle And Sebastian – Legal Man
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4 . AFI – Girl’S Not GreyFeatured on the 2003 album “Sing the Sorrow”.
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5 . Jimmy Eat World – SweetnessFeatured on the 2001 album “Bleed American“.
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6 . We Are Scientists – Chick LitFeatured on the 2008 album “Brain Thrust Mastery”.
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7 . Depeche Mode – John The RevelatorFeatured on the 2005 album “Playing the Angel“.
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8 . Maxim – Carmen Queasy (w/ Skin)Featured on the 2000 album “Hell’s Kitchen”.
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9 . Nickelback – Savin MeFeatured on the 2005 album “All the Right Reasons”.
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10 . The Alpinestars – Carbon Kid (w/ Brian Molko)Featured on the 2002 album “White Noise”.
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11 . Ian Brown – Golden GazeFeatured on the 1999 album “Golden Greats”. |
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12 . Thirteen Senses – Do No WrongFeatured on the 2004 album “The Invitation”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Fear of teenagers and gun crime is the focus of “Teenagers,” reflecting societal insecurities. The band vividly projects these themes with characteristic flair.
2. “Can’t Stop Moving” samples Donna Hightower’s “If You Hold My Hand,” creating a dance-floor homage mingled with Sonny J’s electronic flair.
3. Rather than drums, Jonny Quinn switches to congas for a more eclectic twist on “Legal Man,” complementing Belle and Sebastian’s indie trademark.
4. The AFI video depicts a rabbit leading a girl, paralleling elements from “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” in a slightly darker setting.
5. The “Bleed American” album hosts the single, showcasing Jimmy Eat World’s early 2000’s sound amidst shifting musical landscapes.
6. We Are Scientists weave a tale involving a magic well in “Chick Lit,” with whimsical tones interacting with their indie-rock delivery.
7. Depeche Mode released “John the Revelator” alongside “Lilian,” spinning musical tales through layered electronics and Gore’s enigmatic lyrics.
8. Skin teamed with Maxim for “Hell’s Kitchen,” bridging rock with electronic beats, while showcasing vocal prowess outside of Skunk Anansie.
9. With its “Inferno” reference, Nickelback’s song teases literary enthusiasts, blending modern themes with classic allegories.
10. Alpinestars’ “Carbon Kid” beats as one of the driving soundtracks behind “Project Gotham Racing 3,” offering a pulsating backdrop to fast-paced gameplay.
11. “Golden Gaze” slots into “Golden Greats,” fitting snugly in Ian Brown’s solo journey post-Stone Roses with its dreamy yet grounded textures.
12. Thirteen Senses repeatedly assert “we do no wrong” amid a regex of alternating themes, conjuring introspective imagery and a compelling auditory experience.