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 Cure, Enya, Inxs, Korn, Pulp, Party Animals, Meja, Members Of Mayday, Alice In Chains, Sheryl Crow, Aphex Twin, Feeder
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 42/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Cure – A Letter To EliseFeatured on the 1992 album “Wish”.
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2 . Enya – Caribbean BlueFeatured on the 1991 album “Shepherd Moons”.
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3 . Inxs – The Strangest Party [These Are The Times]Featured on the 1994 album “The Greatest Hits”.
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4 . Korn – No Place To HideFeatured on the 1996 album “Life Is Peachy“.
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5 . Pulp – BabiesFeatured on the 1992 album “His ‘n’ Hers”.
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6 . Party Animals – Have You Ever Been MellowFeatured on the 1996 album “Good Vibrations”.
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7 . Meja – All ‘Bout The MoneyFeatured on the 1998 album “Seven Sisters”.
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8 . Members Of Mayday – Sonic Empire
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9 . Alice In Chains – Down In A HoleFeatured on the 1992 album “Dirt“.
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10 . Sheryl Crow – HomeFeatured on the 1996 album “Sheryl Crow“.
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11 . Aphex Twin – Come To DaddyFeatured on the 1997 album “Come To Daddy EP”. |
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12 . Feeder – HighFeatured on the 1997 album “Polythene”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Kafka’s “Letters to Felice” inspired “A Letter to Elise,” which mirrors Smith’s themes of longing. The song felt personal, echoing his own struggles.
2. Enya lists several Anemoi, but Notus didn’t make the cut. She keeps her lyrics breezy yet mythologically accurate.
3. INXS chose a futuristic sci-fi theme. The video matches their uncanny flair for visual drama.
4. “No Place to Hide” received a Grammy nod for Best Metal Performance, boosting Korn’s recognition.
5. Pulp’s Nick Banks crafted a catchy guitar riff, all while drumming up excitement.
6. Party Animals transformed “Have You Never Been Mellow” into gabber gold, tweaking lyrics to suit faster tempos.
7. Meja’s song climbed to number 12 in the UK, proving its broad appeal.
8. “Sonic Empire” served as the Mayday rave anthem. The track embodied the event’s techno essence.
9. Alice in Chains’ “Dirt” track took shape at Eldorado Recording Studios. The atmosphere matched the album’s gritty sound.
10. The music video for “Home” contrasts its emotional depth with black and white visuals. Sheryl Crow keeps it classic.
11. “Come to Daddy” reigned on Pitchfork’s 1990s list. Cunningham’s direction left an indelible mark.
12. Feeder’s “High” reissue hit shelves in October 1997, just in time for seasonal play.