How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Fatboy Slim, Therapy?, Madness, Depeche Mode, Echobelly, The Breeders, The Braids, Rage Against The Machine, Faith No More & Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, W.A.S.P., The Chicks
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What does the title of Fatboy Slim’s debut single reference?
- A A famous book
- B A type of synthesizer
- C A historical event
2. What genre is Therapy?’s “Teethgrinder” considered to be?
- A Alternative metal
- B Classic rock
- C Jazz fusion
3. What inspired the lyrics of Madness’ “Johnny the Horse”?
- A A famous film
- B Smyth’s local observations
- C A historical novel
4. Who contributed bass to Depeche Mode’s “Useless”?
- A Doug Wimbish
- B John Paul Jones
- C Victor Wooten
5. Which musical movement is Echobelly’s “Close… But” associated with?
- A Britpop
- B Disco
- C Punk
6. What existential theme does the Breeders’ “Divine Hammer” address?
- A Searching for transcendence
- B Technological dependence
- C Romantic disillusionment
7. Which film featured The Braids’ version of “Bohemian Rhapsody”?
- A High School High
- B Wayne’s World
- C Clueless
8. What Grammy award did Rage Against the Machine’s “Guerrilla Radio” win?
- A Best New Artist
- B Best Hard Rock Performance
- C Album of the Year
9. Who collaborated with Faith No More on a track for the Judgment Night soundtrack?
- A Run-D.M.C.
- B Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.
- C Public Enemy
10. What format was not used for the release of OMD’s “Universal”?
- A CD
- B Cassette
- C 12″ vinyl
11. Which fictional character is part of W.A.S.P.’s “I Am One” narrative?
- A Tommy
- B Jonathan Steel
- C Ziggy Stardust
12. What key is The Chicks’ “Ready to Run” composed in?
- A G major
- B A major
- C E minor
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 44/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Fatboy Slim – Everybody Needs A 303Featured on the 1996 album “Better Living Through Chemistry”.
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2 . Therapy? – TeethgrinderFeatured on the 1992 album “Nurse”.
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3 . Madness – Johnny The HorseFeatured on the 1999 album “Wonderful”.
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4 . Depeche Mode – UselessFeatured on the 1997 album “Ultra“.
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5 . Echobelly – Close… ButFeatured on the 1994 album “Everyone’s Got One”.
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6 . The Breeders – Divine HammerFeatured on the 1993 album “Last Splash“.
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7 . The Braids – Bohemian RhapsodyFeatured on the 1996 album “Here We Come”.
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8 . Rage Against The Machine – Guerrilla RadioFeatured on the 1999 album “The Battle of Los Angeles“.
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9 . Faith No More & Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. – Another Body MurderedFeatured on the 1993 album “Judgment Night : Soundtrack”.
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10 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – UniversalFeatured on the 1996 album “Universal”.
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11 . W.A.S.P. – I Am OneFeatured on the 1992 album “The Crimson Idol”. |
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12 . The Chicks – Ready To RunFeatured on the 1999 album “Fly”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The title of the debut single by Fatboy Slim references the Roland TB-303 synthesizer. This instrument is pivotal in electronic music production.
2. “Teethgrinder” is categorized as alternative metal. Released in 1992, the song helped define the band’s distinct sound.
3. Madness’ “Johnny the Horse” lyrics were inspired by Carl Smyth’s observations of local men. This grounded the song in a narrative of personal storytelling.
4. Doug Wimbish played bass on Depeche Mode’s track “Useless”. His contribution was part of a collaborative recording process.
5. “Close… But” by Echobelly is associated with the Britpop movement. This genre was characterized by its British cultural themes and musical style.
6. The Breeders’ “Divine Hammer” addresses existential themes of searching for transcendence. Kim Deal critiqued symbolic promises from her religious upbringing.
7. The Braids’ version of “Bohemian Rhapsody” was featured in the film High School High. Their rendition incorporated R&B elements into the classic rock anthem.
8. “Guerrilla Radio” by Rage Against the Machine won the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance. The track was a standout in their discography.
9. Faith No More collaborated with Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. on a track for the Judgment Night soundtrack. This union blended rock and hip-hop influences.
10. OMD’s “Universal” was not released on 12” vinyl. It was available on CD and cassette formats, emphasizing its late-90s origins.
11. The narrative of “I Am One” by W.A.S.P. features Jonathan Steel. This character is central to the album The Crimson Idol’s story.
12. The Chicks’ “Ready to Run” is composed in the key of G major. Its arrangement includes fiddle and penny whistle, adding a distinctive country flair.