How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kyuss, 10,000 Maniacs, Green Day, Butthole Surfers, No Doubt, Weezer, Pixies, Everything But The Girl, The Sundays, Bryan Adams, Vince Neil, Longpigs
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What inspired the lyrics of Kyuss’s “Demon Cleaner”?
- A Night terrors involving dental surgery
- B A Sci-Fi horror movie
- C A desert storm experience
2. Which song on 10,000 Maniacs’ album “Love Among the Ruins” is a cover?
- A Eden
- B Shining Light
- C More Than This
3. What street slang is referenced in the Green Day song title from their album *Insomniac*?
- A Speed
- B Geek
- C Ice
4. What unique feature is in the Butthole Surfers’ song “Pepper”?
- A Varying time signatures
- B Reversed bridge section
- C A capella chorus
5. What inspired No Doubt’s “Spiderwebs” lyrics?
- A A telemarketer
- B Unwanted poetry from an admirer
- C A dream sequence
6. How did Weezer come up with the name “El Scorcho”?
- A A hot sauce packet
- B A character in a novel
- C A fictional superhero
7. What film influenced the Pixies’ song “Debaser”?
- A *Un chien andalou*
- B *The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari*
- C *Metropolis*
8. What genre shift does Everything But The Girl’s song “Single” signify?
- A Rock to jazz
- B Folk to electronic
- C Pop to classical
9. What inspired Vince Neil’s “You’re Invited (But Your Friend Can’t Come)”?
- A An invitation mix-up
- B A comedy film
- C A tour anecdote
10. What describes the vocal change for 10,000 Maniacs’ post Merchant era?
- A Addition of male vocals
- B Shift to spoken word
- C Mary Ramsey taking lead
11. What kind of success did Bryan Adams achieve with “On a Day Like Today”?
- A Number one in Canada
- B Won a Grammy
- C Triple Platinum in Australia
12. What musical feature is associated with Longpigs’ “Lost Myself”?
- A Its incorporation of synth
- B Its melancholic lyrics
- C Its use of bagpipes
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Kyuss – Demon CleanerFeatured on the 1994 album “Welcome to Sky Valley”.
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2 . 10,000 Maniacs – More Than ThisFeatured on the 1997 album “Love Among the Ruins”.
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3 . Green Day – Geek Stink BreathFeatured on the 1995 album “Insomniac”.
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4 . Butthole Surfers – PepperFeatured on the 1996 album “Electriclarryland”.
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5 . No Doubt – SpiderwebsFeatured on the 1995 album “Tragic Kingdom“.
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6 . Weezer – El ScorchoFeatured on the 1996 album “Pinkerton“.
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7 . Pixies – DebaserFeatured on the 1989 album “Doolittle“.
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8 . Everything But The Girl – SingleFeatured on the 1996 album “Walking Wounded“.
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9 . The Sundays – GoodbyeFeatured on the 1992 album “Blind”.
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10 . Bryan Adams – On A Day Like TodayFeatured on the 1998 album “On a Day Like Today”.
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11 . Vince Neil – You’ Re Invited [But Your Friend Can’ T Come]Featured on the 1992 album “Exposed”. |
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12 . Longpigs – Lost MyselfFeatured on the 1996 album “The Sun Is Often Out”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Josh Homme’s lyrics for “Demon Cleaner” were inspired by personal experiences with night terrors and dental surgery. These themes of cleansing or overcoming adversity are a recurring motif.
2. The song “More Than This” on the album is a cover of Roxy Music’s original track. It marked a new era with Mary Ramsey as the lead vocalist for 10,000 Maniacs.
3. The song title refers to methamphetamine, commonly called “Geek” in street slang. It discusses the drug’s hallucinatory effects and health impacts.
4. “Pepper” by Butthole Surfers features a reversed bridge section. This novelty aligns with the band’s penchant for experimental sounds.
5. Gwen Stefani was inspired by receiving unwanted poetry from an admirer. The song lyrically captures the sense of being tangled in unwanted attention.
6. The title “El Scorcho” reportedly came from a Del Taco hot sauce packet labeled “Del Scorcho”. It became a quirky namesake for the band’s single.
7. The surrealist film *Un chien andalou* greatly influenced “Debaser”. Its lyrics reference the infamous eyeball-slicing scene, melding surrealism with music.
8. The song “Single” marks Everything But The Girl’s shift from folk to electronic music. It utilizes trip-hop and drum and bass elements.
9. The track originated from the film *Encino Man*. Vince Neil’s debut solo single was featured in the movie, exemplifying cross-media collaboration.
10. Mary Ramsey took over as lead vocalist for 10,000 Maniacs. This change marked a new chapter following Natalie Merchant’s departure.
11. Bryan Adams’ “On a Day Like Today” reached number one in Canada. Its mix of acoustic opening and rock power ballad structure resonated well.
12. “Lost Myself” is noted for its melancholic lyrics. The Longpigs’ use of evocative language aligns with the indie rock tradition.