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 Maccabees, Madness, CSS, Tracey Thorn, Jimmy Eat World, The King Blues, Graham Coxon, Steriogram, KT Tunstall, Blonde Redhead, Stellastarr, Enter Shikari
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which of Graham Coxon’s skills is highlighted in the music video for “Standing On My Own Again”?
- A Guitar playing
- B Acting
- C Painting
2. What chart position did Steriogram’s “Go” reach in the UK Singles Chart?
- A 81
- B 28
- C 45
3. What personal incident inspired Blonde Redhead’s “Elephant Woman”?
- A A concert experience
- B A horse accident
- C A trip to a museum
4. What describes the music video direction for Stellastarr’s “Sweet Troubled Soul”?
- A Directed by Shawn Christensen
- B Filmed underwater
- C Animated
5. How did the single “Anything Can Happen In The Next Half Hour…” perform on the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart?
- A Peaked at number 5
- B Was number 1 for 5 weeks
- C Peaked at number 10
6. Which producer duo was responsible for “Lost in Music” for Sister Sledge?
- A Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo
- B Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards
- C Bebe Rexha and David Guetta
7. What marked Brother Beyond’s song “Trust” in their career?
- A Their biggest hit
- B A shift in musical direction
- C Their debut single
8. What is “Huckleberry Jam” known for in Doop’s discography?
- A First single
- B Mixing 1920s samples with dance beats
- C Featuring live band performances
9. Who remixed Spooky’s “Schmoo” as part of its release?
- A Underworld
- B Chemical Brothers
- C Daft Punk
10. What thematic shift does “Anything Is Possible” signify for Debbie Gibson?
- A From dance to rock
- B Teen pop to mature style
- C From solo to group performances
11. What unique feature does United Future Organization’s “United Future Airlines” incorporate?
- A It features live percussion
- B It’s named after a fictional airline
- C It samples classical symphonies
12. What significant event happened for Graham Coxon in 2008?
- A Released first solo album
- B Rejoined Blur
- C Held first art exhibition
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Maccabees – About Your DressFeatured on the 2007 album “Colour It In”.
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2 . Madness – Drip Fed Fred (w/ Ian Dury)Featured on the 1999 album “Wonderful”.
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3 . CSS – Off The HookFeatured on the 2006 album “Cansei de Ser Sexy”.
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4 . Tracey Thorn – It’s All TrueFeatured on the 2007 album “Out of the Woods”.
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5 . Jimmy Eat World – Always BeFeatured on the 2007 album ” Chase This Light”.
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6 . The King Blues – Save The World. Get The GirlFeatured on the 2008 album “Save the World. Get the Girl”.
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7 . Graham Coxon – Standing On My Own AgainFeatured on the 2006 album “Love Travels at Illegal Speeds”.
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8 . Steriogram – GoFeatured on the 2005 album “Schmack!”.
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9 . KT Tunstall – If OnlyFeatured on the 2007 album “Drastic Fantastic”.
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10 . Blonde Redhead – Elephant WomanFeatured on the 2004 album “Misery Is a Butterfly”.
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11 . Stellastarr – Sweet Troubled SoulFeatured on the 2005 album “Harmonies for the Haunted”. |
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12 . Enter Shikari – Anything Can Happen In The Next Half Hour…Featured on the 2007 album “Take to the Skies”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Coxon’s guitar prowess stands out in every performance, including the music video for “Standing On My Own Again.” His skills are as unmistakable on film as they are on stage.
2. Steriogram’s “Go” managed to climb to number 81 on the UK Singles Chart, maintaining their lively presence after their previous hits.
3. Blonde Redhead’s “Elephant Woman” drew from Kazu Makino’s personal ordeal when she was injured by a horse in 2002, leading to significant changes both personally and musically.
4. The video for Stellastarr’s “Sweet Troubled Soul” saw frontman Shawn Christensen add directing to his artistic repertoire, without diving into deep waters or animated realms.
5. Enter Shikari’s “Anything Can Happen In The Next Half Hour…” dominated the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart, holding the top spot for a notable five weeks.
6. The dynamic duo of Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards helped Sister Sledge lose themselves in the music with “Lost in Music,” bringing their chic rhythms to the dance floor.
7. “Trust” by Brother Beyond attempted a more self-directed musical narrative, which failed to captivate the charts or maintain their previous momentum.
8. “Huckleberry Jam” is not a first but a second, carrying forward the unusual blend of vintage jazz vibes with ’90s dance beats that was Doop’s signature charm.
9. The electronica wizards Underworld added their magic touch to Spooky’s “Schmoo,” offering iterations that kept the track haunting the dance floors.
10. Debbie Gibson’s “Anything Is Possible” marked a notable shift from her teenage sound to a fuller, more mature musical style, though it didn’t soar as high on the charts.
11. United Future Airlines’ story takes flight in a fictional realm, a clever play on the band’s name, transporting listeners on an acid jazz journey.
12. 2008 was the year Graham Coxon picked up his guitar for Blur once again, reuniting with his former bandmates for new compositions and tours.