How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bloc Party, Richard Hawley, Metric, David Holmes, Björk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rasmus, Mattafix, Arcade Fire, Adema, Korn, Motörhead
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What motivated Bloc Party to release their single coinciding with the “Bloctober” tour?
- A To complete an unfinished album
- B Remaining creative momentum
- C Label pressure to meet tour dates
2. Where was the album artwork for Richard Hawley’s “Lady’s Bridge” photographed?
- A Club 60
- B Lady’s Bridge
- C Dave Hawley’s pub
3. Which famous rebel does Metric’s first single from “Live It Out” mention?
- A Robin Hood
- B Bobby Fuller
- C Wyatt Earp
4. In which film soundtrack did David Holmes’ instrumental track from “Bow Down to the Exit Sign” appear?
- A Ocean’s Twelve
- B Ocean’s Eleven
- C The Italian Job
5. What was Björk’s single “Vespertine” initially notable for visually?
- A High-tech animations
- B Extreme close-ups
- C Folk-style illustrations
6. Which city is a lyrical reference point in the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ single from their 1999 album?
- A Los Angeles
- B San Francisco
- C Hollywood
7. What additional material was included on the physical single of the track released from “Dead Letters”?
- A A music theory booklet
- B A live track
- C A band documentary DVD
8. Which language is featured in the chorus of Mattafix’s 2005 single?
- A Creole
- B Jamaican Patois
- C Spanish
9. Why did the band consider legal action over their single from “Neon Bible” in 2007?
- A Unauthorized lyric publication
- B Unapproved use in NFL segments
- C Bootleg live performances
10. What was notable about the band’s lineup during their single release from Arista Records in 2003?
- A Featured a new lead vocalist
- B Final album with the original lineup
- C First use of synthesizers
11. Which of Korn’s achievements is associated with their 2003 single for “Tomb Raider”?
- A Hitting number one on MTV’s charts
- B First top forty entry on Billboard Hot 100
- C Collaboration with orchestra
12. Which classic punk track did Motörhead cover in 2000?
- A “Pretty Vacant”
- B “God Save the Queen”
- C “Anarchy in the U.K.”
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 33/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Bloc Party – One More Chance
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2 . Richard Hawley – Tonight The Streets Are OursFeatured on the 2007 album “Lady’s Bridge”.
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3 . Metric – Monster HospitalFeatured on the 2005 album “Live It Out”.
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4 . David Holmes – 69 PoliceFeatured on the 2000 album “Bow Down to the Exit Sign”.
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5 . Björk – Hidden PlaceFeatured on the 2001 album “Vespertine“.
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6 . Red Hot Chili Peppers – CalifornicationFeatured on the 1999 album “Californication“.
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7 . The Rasmus – GuiltyFeatured on the 2003 album “Dead Letters”.
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8 . Mattafix – Big City LifeFeatured on the 2005 album “Signs of a Struggle”.
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9 . Arcade Fire – No Cars GoFeatured on the 2007 album “Neon Bible“.
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10 . Adema – UnstableFeatured on the 2003 album “Unstable”.
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11 . Korn – Did My TimeFeatured on the 2003 album “Take a Look in the Mirror”. |
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12 . Motörhead – God Save The QueenFeatured on the 2000 album “We Are Motörhead”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bloc Party experienced a surge of creativity following the completion of “Intimacy.” This led to the release of their single during the Bloctober tour to maintain momentum.
2. The album artwork for Richard Hawley’s “Lady’s Bridge” was photographed at Club 60. The photo serves as a tribute to his late father, Dave Hawley.
3. Metric’s single from “Live It Out” references Bobby Fuller. The song lyrically plays with themes of rebellion and invokes Fuller’s connection to rock history.
4. David Holmes’ instrumental track was featured in Ocean’s Eleven. It plays during the film’s closing scene, adding a stylish cap to the heist film.
5. Björk’s single from “Vespertine” was noted for its extreme close-ups. The music video focused intensely on her facial expressions, contributing to its unique appeal.
6. The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ single lyrically references Hollywood. The song touches on themes associated with California and its culture.
7. The physical single of the track from “Dead Letters” included a live recording. This additional material offered fans more live performance content.
8. Mattafix’s 2005 single features Jamaican Patois in the chorus. The language choice adds a distinct cultural and rhythmic flair to the track.
9. The band considered legal action in 2007 over unauthorized use of their song in NFL broadcast montages. They were particularly upset by its use during a Super Bowl segment.
10. The 2003 Arista Records single marked the final album cycle with the band’s original lineup. Both the vocalist and guitarist departed after the release period.
11. Korn’s single supporting “Tomb Raider” in 2003 achieved entry in the top forty of the Billboard Hot 100. This was a first for the band, marking a commercial peak.
12. In 2000, Motörhead covered “God Save the Queen” by the Sex Pistols. The track featured on their album “We Are Motörhead” as part of a promotional effort.