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 Dandy Warhols, R.E.M., James Dean Bradfield, Pendulum, Bright Eyes, The Streets, New Found Glory, Manic Street Preachers, Blink-182, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Primal Scream, Creed
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which music video by The Dandy Warhols replicates a famous Duran Duran video?
- A “The Reflex”
- B “Hungry Like the Wolf”
- C “Planet Earth”
2. Where was the music video for R.E.M.’s “All The Way To Reno” filmed?
- A Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School
- B Las Vegas Strip
- C Times Square
3. Which radio show premiered James Dean Bradfield’s “That’s No Way To Tell A Lie”?
- A Jo Whiley’s BBC Radio 1 Show
- B Janice Long’s BBC Radio 2 Show
- C John Peel’s BBC Radio 1 Show
4. What musical shift is represented by Pendulum’s “The Other Side”?
- A From electronica to ska
- B From rock to jazz
- C From drum and bass to rock
5. Who directed the music video for Bright Eyes’ “Easy/Lucky/Free”?
- A Sofia Coppola
- B Lily Thorne and Lauri Faggioni
- C Michel Gondry
6. “Weak Become Heroes” by The Streets references which 1990s cultural movement?
- A Britpop
- B UK Rave Culture
- C Grunge
7. New Found Glory’s “My Friends Over You” addresses which theme?
- A Political activism
- B Prioritizing friendships over romance
- C Global warming
8. Which band’s guitar work influenced “Autumnsong” by Manic Street Preachers?
- A The Beatles
- B Guns N’ Roses
- C Nirvana
9. Who features in the music video for Blink-182’s “Down”?
- A Real-life surfers
- B Ex-gang members
- C Professional skaters
10. Where was “Universally Speaking” by Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded live?
- A Sydney Opera House
- B Wembley Stadium
- C Hyde Park
11. What theme does “Miss Lucifer” by Primal Scream explore?
- A A tropical paradise
- B A femme fatale
- C A political uprising
12. Which chart position did Creed’s “One Last Breath” achieve on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A Number one
- B Number six
- C Number ten
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Dandy Warhols – You Were The Last HighFeatured on the 2003 album “Welcome to the Monkey House”.
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2 . R.E.M. – All The Way To Reno [You’Re Gonna Be A Star]Featured on the 2001 album “Reveal“.
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3 . James Dean Bradfield – That’s No Way To Tell A LieFeatured on the 2006 album “The Great Western”.
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4 . Pendulum – Other SideFeatured on the 2008 album “In Silico”.
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5 . Bright Eyes – Easy / Lucky / FreeFeatured on the 2005 album “Digital Ash in a Digital Urn”.
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6 . The Streets – Weak Become HeroesFeatured on the 2002 album “Original Pirate Material“.
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7 . New Found Glory – My Friends Over YouFeatured on the 2002 album “Sticks and Stones”.
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8 . Manic Street Preachers – AutumnsongFeatured on the 2007 album “Send Away the Tigers”.
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9 . Blink-182 – DownFeatured on the 2003 album “Blink-182”.
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10 . Red Hot Chili Peppers – Universally SpeakingFeatured on the 2002 album “By the Way“.
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11 . Primal Scream – Miss LuciferFeatured on the 2002 album “Evil Heat”. |
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12 . Creed – One Last BreathFeatured on the 2001 album “Weathered”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Dandy Warhols recreated Duran Duran’s “Planet Earth” video for their track. The homage connects through producer Nick Rhodes, their mutual link.
2. To capture the essence of aspiring fame, R.E.M. filmed “All The Way To Reno” at Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School. Students participated as the film crew.
3. Janice Long’s BBC Radio 2 show was the platform where James Dean Bradfield’s solo debut aired. The song branched him out from Manic Street Preachers.
4. “The Other Side” marks Pendulum’s transition from drum and bass to rock. This shift expanded their sonic horizons on the album *In Silico*.
5. Bright Eyes enlisted directors Lily Thorne and Lauri Faggioni for “Easy/Lucky/Free.” Their video features intriguing visual layers, reflecting the song’s introspective vibe.
6. The Streets’ “Weak Become Heroes” nostalgically revisits UK rave culture. Mike Skinner’s lyrics delve into the mid-90s music scene and its impact.
7. “My Friends Over You” by New Found Glory is about ranking friendships above romance. It’s a catchy anthem for those who value camaraderie.
8. Influenced by Guns N’ Roses, “Autumnsong” borrows a stylistic nod in its guitar riffs. The homage exemplifies the Manic Street Preachers’ blending of rock inspirations.
9. Blink-182’s music video for “Down” features real-life ex-gang members. This choice adds authenticity to the visual storytelling alongside its cinematic narrative.
10. “Universally Speaking” by Red Hot Chili Peppers was part of their live set at Hyde Park. The performance has since been included in their live album compilation.
11. Primal Scream’s “Miss Lucifer” explores a femme fatale theme. The lyrics and music video emphasize this alluring yet sinister character.
12. Creed’s “One Last Breath” reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100. Its success was mirrored with high placement in international charts.