How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Carter USM, Type O Negative, Ozzy Osbourne, Dread Zeppelin, Bush, The Cure, David Bowie, Coal Chamber, Chumbawamba, Butthole Surfers, Sheryl Crow, Stereolab
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What is the theme of Carter USM’s rendition of “The Impossible Dream”?
- A Restless travel
- B Unwavering perseverance
- C A romantic escape
2. What real-life experience inspired the lyrics of the song on *World Coming Down* by Peter Steele?
- A A tale of lost youth
- B Family losses
- C An epic battle
3. Which notable director worked on the music video for Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mama, I’m Coming Home”?
- A Samuel Bayer
- B Spike Jonze
- C Michel Gondry
4. What unique element does Dread Zeppelin add to their cover of “Your Time Is Gonna Come”?
- A Jazz improvisations
- B Reggae rhythms
- C Classical overtures
5. Which aspect of the music video for “The Chemicals Between Us” incorporates Japanese aesthetics?
- A Floral arrangements
- B Martial arts sequences
- C Cherry blossoms
6. Who was the first guest guitarist on The Cure’s “Wrong Number”?
- A Reeves Gabrels
- B John Frusciante
- C Carlos Alomar
7. Which style does David Bowie’s 1995 “Strangers When We Meet” contrast with on the album *Outside*?
- A Experimental industrial
- B Folk ballads
- C Punk rock anthems
8. Peter Gabriel’s “Shock the Monkey” addresses which emotion using a metaphorical “monkey”?
- A Anger
- B Jealousy
- C Happiness
9. Chumbawamba’s “Timebomb” features elements from which classic protest song?
- A “Blowin’ in the Wind”
- B “For What It’s Worth”
- C “The Times They Are a-Changin'”
10. Which band covered “The Hurdy Gurdy Man” and included it on their album *piouhgd*?
- A Butthole Surfers
- B Red Hot Chili Peppers
- C Pearl Jam
11. Sheryl Crow’s “There Goes the Neighborhood” won which Grammy category?
- A Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- B Best Female Rock Vocal Performance
- C Best Rock Album
12. What unusual occurrence involved Stereolab’s song “Fluorescences” in John Peel’s Festive Fifty?
- A Featured in multiple decades
- B Two-time charting
- C Top five ranking
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 48/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Carter USM – The Impossible DreamFeatured on the 1992 album “1992 The Love Album”.
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2 . Type O Negative – Everything DiesFeatured on the 1999 album “World Coming Down”.
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3 . Ozzy Osbourne – Mama I’m Coming HomeFeatured on the 1991 album “No More Tears”.
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4 . Dread Zeppelin – Your Time Is Gonna ComeFeatured on the 1990 album “Un-Led-Ed”.
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5 . Bush – The Chemicals Between UsFeatured on the 1999 album “The Science of Things”.
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6 . The Cure – Wrong NumberFeatured on the 1997 album “Galore”.
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7 . David Bowie – Strangers When We MeetFeatured on the 1995 album “Outside“.
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8 . Coal Chamber – Shock The MonkeyFeatured on the 1999 album “Chamber Music”.
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9 . Chumbawamba – TimebombFeatured on the 1994 album “Anarchy”.
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10 . Butthole Surfers – The Hurdy Gurdy ManFeatured on the 2007 album “Piouhgd”.
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11 . Sheryl Crow – There Goes The NeighborhoodFeatured on the 1998 album “The Globe Sessions“. |
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12 . Stereolab – Fluorescences
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “The Impossible Dream” by Carter USM centers on perseverance and the noble pursuit of unreachable goals. The band’s version stays true to the song’s original themes from *Man of La Mancha*, with a focus on courage and commitment.
2. The song from *World Coming Down* reflects Peter Steele’s personal experiences of loss and mortality. The lyrics poignantly reference the death of family members and the inevitability of those close passing away.
3. Directed by Samuel Bayer, the “Mama, I’m Coming Home” music video features his signature hazy effects. Bayer is known for directing Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” providing familiar atmospheric visuals.
4. Dread Zeppelin’s cover of “Your Time Is Gonna Come” adds reggae rhythms to the Led Zeppelin classic. The band’s cheeky fusion of rock parodies and reggae earns them a cult following.
5. The music video for “The Chemicals Between Us” by Bush showcases martial arts sequences. These elements, set against a stark monolith, contribute to the video’s distinct Japanese-inspired aesthetics.
6. “Wrong Number” was the first The Cure track to feature guitarist Reeves Gabrels. Known for his work with David Bowie, Gabrels brought a fresh sonic layer to the band’s sound.
7. “Strangers When We Meet” stands out on *Outside* because of its conventional pop style. This song’s brighter tone provides a contrast to the album’s darker, more experimental tracks.
8. Peter Gabriel uses “monkey” as a metaphor for jealousy in “Shock the Monkey.” The song depicts jealousy as a primal, instinctual response, detached from animal rights themes.
9. “Timebomb” by Chumbawamba intriguingly incorporates parts of “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield. This blending underscores the band’s penchant for political commentary.
10. Butthole Surfers covered “The Hurdy Gurdy Man” on both *piouhgd* and their EP. Their rendition transitions from acoustic intro to full rock arrangement, adding unique vocal effects.
11. “There Goes the Neighborhood” earned Sheryl Crow the Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. The song, from *The Globe Sessions*, showcases Crow’s dynamic vocal range.
12. Stereolab’s “Fluorescences” ranked twentieth in John Peel’s Festive Fifty two years in a row. Such consistent placement in consecutive years is a rarity for tracks on the list.