How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Placebo, Dave Gahan, Muse, Death Cab For Cutie, Feeder, New Found Glory, Jamie T, Editors, The Wombats, Electric Six, The Streets, The Holloways
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (42/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who collaborated with Placebo on the song “Meds”?
- A Alison Mosshart
- B Shirley Manson
- C Beth Ditto
2. Where was Dave Gahan’s “Kingdom” recorded?
- A Los Angeles
- B New York City
- C London
3. What inspired the title of Muse’s “Muscle Museum”?
- A Greek Mythology
- B A Dictionary
- C A Historical Event
4. Which movie’s soundtrack included a song premiered during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards?
- A Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- B The Twilight Saga: New Moon
- C Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
5. With which song was “Shatter” released as a double A-side?
- A Tender
- B Just a Day
- C Buck Rogers
6. Which band’s lyric in “Head On Collision” inspired another band’s name?
- A Blink-182
- B Green Day
- C All Time Low
7. Which historical event is referenced in Jamie T’s lyrics?
- A Battle of Hastings
- B Gallipoli
- C D-Day
8. In which region did Editors’ “Papillon” reach number one?
- A Wallonia
- B Flanders
- C Catalonia
9. Which song won the NME Award for Best Dancefloor Filler in 2008?
- A Let’s Dance to Joy Division
- B Mr. Brightside
- C Chelsea Dagger
10. Which song included remixes by Benny Benassi and Fatboy Slim?
- A Gay Bar
- B Dance Commander
- C Danger! High Voltage
11. Who wrote and produced “Has It Come to This?”
- A Dizzee Rascal
- B Mike Skinner
- C Lily Allen
12. What notable show featured “Generator” in a live performance?
- A BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge
- B The Graham Norton Show
- C Later… with Jools Holland
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 42/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Placebo – Meds (w Alison Mosshart) |
‘Passers by, were looking at me’
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| Placebo’s “Meds,” featuring Alison Mosshart of The Kills, dives into the depths of addiction and introspection. Mosshart’s vocals offer a haunting contrast to Molko’s, amplifying the track’s emotional resonance. The music video is directed by David Mould. |
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Featured on the 2006 album “Meds”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Dave Gahan – Kingdom |
| Combined with intricate electronic elements played by Christian Eigner and Andrew Phillpott, Dave Gahan’s “Kingdom” touches on spiritual themes where the Depeche Mode frontman expresses personal reflections and search for a higher power. The music video is directed by Jaron Albertin. |
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Featured on the 2007 album “Hourglass”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Muse – Muscle Museum |
‘Begging for so much more’
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| When asked about the symbolism hidden behind why they called this song “Muscle Museum,” Muse frontman Matt Bellamy confessed that the title comes from the fact that the words “Muse” and “Music” are found between “Muscle” and “Museum” in the dictionary. Elementary My Dear Watson. The music video, directed by Joseph Kahn, features individuals crying with each member of Muse appearing briefly. |
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Featured on the 1999 album “Showbiz“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Death Cab For Cutie – Meet Me On The Equinox |
| Death Cab For Cutie’s “Meet Me On The Equinox” was penned as the lead single for the “New Moon” soundtrack, the second film in the “Twilight” series. The accompanying music video, directed by Walter Robot, features footage from “New Moon” intertwined with the band performing. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “New Moon : Soundtrack”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Feeder – Shatter |
| Feeder’s “Shatter” is featured in the soundtrack for two video games: “Gran Turismo 4” and the European version of “Madden NFL 06.” Furthermore, “Shatter” was utilised as the ending theme of the 2005 film “The Business.” Incorporation bits of the Nochnoy Dozor film “Night Watch,” the music video shows the band performing amidst various flashes of light. |
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6 . New Found Glory – Head On Collision |
‘I’ve been holding back long enough’
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| Inspired by a difficult time in lead vocalist Jordan Pundik’s life, “Head On Collision” by New Found Glory conveys the challenges and emotions he experienced. The music video, directed by Meiert Avis, portrays a high school football player reflecting on a significant game. |
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Featured on the 2002 album “Sticks and Stones”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Jamie T – If You Got The Money |
‘Cause then she might be happy’
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| Co-written with Ben Coupland, the lyrical themes of Jamie T’s “If You Got The Money” touch upon a summer in London. The music video is directed by Adam Powell. |
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Featured on the 2007 album “Panic Prevention”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Editors – Papillon |
| Produced by Flood and featuring synthesized beats, notably the handclap effect created using a sampler and an iPhone app, “Papillon” by Editors marks a change in their sound. Inspired by “The Shawshank Redemption’, the track’s chorus implies a sense of optimism and freedom. The music video is directed by Andrew Douglas. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “In This Light and on This Evening”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . The Wombats – Let’s Dance To Joy Division |
| While the title pays homage to the iconic post-punk band, “Let’s Dance To Joy Division” by The Wombats humorously juxtaposes JD’s Ian Curtis gloomy image with a danceable tune. As Matthew Murphy, the band’s lead singer said, “it celebrates the irony that bad things can create good times.” |
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Featured on the 2007 album ” A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Electric Six – Dance Commander |
‘The dance commander’s ready to sin’
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| Arctic Monkeys’ frontman, Alex Turner once said that he’d want “Dance Commander” by Electric Six played at his funeral. And that makes sense when you hear its lively tempo and vibrant energy. The music video is directed by Tom Kuntz and Mike Maguire. |
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Featured on the 2003 album “Fire”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . The Streets – Has It Come To This? |
| Sampling “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye and reflecting everyday urban life in Britain, “Has It Come To This?” by The Streets is a seminal track that marked Mike Skinner’s emergence in the UK garage scene. The music video is directed by Nick Wood. |
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Featured on the 2002 album “Original Pirate Material“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . The Holloways – Generator |
‘I won’t let all the little things get me depressed’
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| Oscillating between ska, skiffle and reggae, “Generator” by The Holloways is as various reviewers said “jaunty,” “catchy” or “lilting.” Filled with clowns, the music video is directed by Paul Morricone. |
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Featured on the 2006 album “So This Is Great Britain?”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Alison Mosshart of The Kills provided guest vocals on “Meds”, adding to the track’s haunting vibe. Her contributions are featured prominently in the single mix.
2. “Kingdom” by Dave Gahan was recorded at 11th Floor Studios in New York City, where its energetic electronica style took shape during spontaneous jam sessions.
3. Muse’s “Muscle Museum” derives its name from dictionary placement next to “muse”, with no connection to Herculean feats but a quirky nod to lexicon organization.
4. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” debuted its lead single during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, aligning sparkly vampires with brooding melodies.
5. “Shatter” shared the spotlight with “Tender” as a double A-side single for Feeder, making charts and airwaves their joint conquest.
6. “Head On Collision” by New Found Glory inspired the name of All Time Low, proving sometimes a song’s lyric can spark more than emotions.
7. Jamie T’s song nods to Gallipoli, blending historical references with contemporary beats and clever lyrics, a testament to the storyteller’s craft.
8. In Belgium’s Flanders region, Editors’ “Papillon” fluttered to the top, proving its darkwave allure transcends regions and charts.
9. The Wombats’ “Let’s Dance to Joy Division” claimed the NME Award for Best Dancefloor Filler in 2008, ensuring nightly spins at indie discos.
10. Electric Six’s “Dance Commander” featured remixes by Benny Benassi and Fatboy Slim, lending the track a wider groove dimension.
11. Mike Skinner is the brain behind “Has It Come to This?”, both writing and producing the track that put The Streets on the UK garage map.
12. The Holloways performed “Generator” in BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, marking its presence in the annals of live radio greatness.
For THE FULL ‘VOUS AVEZ DIT BIZARRE’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
Bizarre Quotes • Passers by, were looking at me (Placebo) • Begging for so much more (Muse) • I’ve been holding back long enough (New Found Glory) • Cause then she might be happy (Jamie T) • The dance commander’s ready to sin (Electric Six) • I won’t let all the little things get me depressed (The Holloways)
Music-wise : Rock, Indie Rock, Garage, Pop
