How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Suzanne Vega, Matchbox Twenty, Death In Vegas, Pat Benatar, Blur, Alanis Morissette, Mudhoney, Lush, Future Sound Of London, Pink Floyd, Ash, Slayer
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Suzanne Vega – 999 F
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2 . Matchbox Twenty – Real WorldFeatured on the 1996 album “Yourself or Someone Like You”.
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3 . Death In Vegas – RoccoFeatured on the 1997 album “Dead Elvis”.
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4 . Pat Benatar – Somebody’s BabyFeatured on the 1993 album “Gravity’s Rainbow”.
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5 . Blur – She’s So HighFeatured on the 1991 album “Leisure”.
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6 . Alanis Morissette – Hand In My PocketFeatured on the 1995 album “Jagged Little Pill“.
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7 . Mudhoney – Suck You DryFeatured on the 1992 album “Piece of Cake”.
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8 . Lush – Sweetness And LightFeatured on the 1990 album “Gala”.
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9 . Future Sound Of London – My KingdomFeatured on the 1996 album “Dead Cities”.
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10 . Pink Floyd – High HopesFeatured on the 1994 album “The Division Bell“.
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11 . Ash – A Life Less Ordinary
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12 . Slayer – Seasons In The AbyssFeatured on the 1990 album “Seasons in the Abyss”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Suzanne Vega’s “99.9F°” incorporates electronic elements, a notable shift from her minimalist folk roots. The track exemplifies her experimental sound blending folk with modern rhythms.
2. In “Real World,” Rob Thomas whimsically speculates about life as a superhero, pondering life’s possibilities outside ordinary existence.
3. “Rocco” by Death in Vegas features the sample “Moanin’ Low,” famously performed by Claire Trevor in the classic film *Key Largo*.
4. “Somebody’s Baby” by Pat Benatar fits the pop rock genre, despite its lackluster chart performance.
5. The artwork for Blur’s “She’s So High” depicts a woman riding a hippopotamus, an image from artist Mel Ramos, adding playful surrealism to their debut.
6. Alanis Morissette’s track appears on *Jagged Little Pill*, a landmark album contributing significantly to her career.
7. Mudhoney released “Suck You Dry” on their album “Piece of Cake,” marking their major label transition with grunge vigor.
8. Lush’s “Sweetness and Light” is defined by its dream pop sound, showcasing an evolution towards more atmospheric music.
9. “My Kingdom” by Future Sound of London is loosely based on “Rachel’s Song” from *Blade Runner*, capturing its ambient nuances.
10. “A Great Day for Freedom” by Pink Floyd showcases David Gilmour’s artistry, a highlight from the band’s *The Division Bell* era.
11. Ash’s “A Life Less Ordinary” single is renowned for its ties to Danny Boyle’s film, featuring a muse-themed track requested by the director.
12. Slayer’s “Seasons in the Abyss” is from their similarly titled album, blending thrash metal aggression with slower tempos, marking a critical highlight in their discography.