How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Fountains Of Wayne, Transister, Rialto, Photek, Recoil, Killing Joke, Queensryche, Sheep On Drugs, Bon Jovi, The Delgados, Symposium, Ruth Ruth
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which family legacy influenced the lyrics of “Bridge” by Queensrÿche?
- A A brother’s betrayal
- B Relationship with father
- C Mother’s ambition
2. “15 Minutes of Fame” by Sheep on Drugs references a famous quote. Who originally made this quote?
- A Andy Warhol
- B Salvador Dalí
- C Pablo Picasso
3. “Dry County” by Bon Jovi is known for its length. How long is this track?
- A 7 minutes
- B 8 minutes
- C 9 minutes
4. What distinctive recording location was used for The Delgados’ “Everything Goes Around The Water”?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Chem19 Studios
- C Sun Studio
5. Which band created “Farewell To Twilight” and was known for energetic performances?
- A Placebo
- B Oasis
- C Symposium
6. Ruth Ruth’s “Uninvited” was linked with a specific candy bar. Which was it?
- A Milky Way
- B Baby Ruth
- C Snickers
7. Shania Twain’s “Ka-Ching!” was initially planned for what type of album?
- A Christmas album
- B Country album
- C Greatest hits album
8. Which folk artist’s vocals are sampled in Moby’s “Natural Blues”?
- A Woody Guthrie
- B Lead Belly
- C Vera Hall
9. “Starz in Their Eyes” by Just Jack critiques which aspect of society?
- A Consumerism
- B Fame
- C Education
10. Aerosmith’s “Jaded” had its music video starring which actress?
- A Scarlett Johansson
- B Mila Kunis
- C Natalie Portman
11. Manic Street Preachers released “Found That Soul” with an unusual strategy. What was it?
- A Double album launch
- B Dual single release
- C Surprise digital drop
12. Which McFly song recounts the monotony of hotel life?
- A All About You
- B Room on the 3rd Floor
- C Obviously
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 12/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Fountains Of Wayne – Radiation VibeFeatured on the 1996 album “Fountains of Wayne”.
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2 . Transister – Look Who’s Perfect NowFeatured on the 1997 album “Transister”.
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3 . Rialto – Dream Another DreamFeatured on the 1998 album “Rialto”.
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4 . Photek – Ni Ten Ichi Ryu
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5 . Recoil – Faith HealerFeatured on the 1992 album “Bloodline”.
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6 . Killing Joke – DemocracyFeatured on the 1996 album “Democracy”.
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7 . Queensryche – BridgeFeatured on the 1994 album “Promised Land”.
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8 . Sheep On Drugs – 15 Minutes Of FameFeatured on the 1993 album “Greatest Hits”.
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9 . Bon Jovi – Dry CountyFeatured on the 1992 album “Keep the Faith“.
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10 . The Delgados – Everything Goes Around The WaterFeatured on the 1998 album “Peloton”.
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11 . Symposium – Farewell To TwilightFeatured on the 1997 album “One Day at a Time”. |
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12 . Ruth Ruth – UninvitedFeatured on the 1995 album “Laughing Gallery”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “Bridge” reflects Chris DeGarmo’s estranged relationship with his father. It captures a tumultuous emotional landscape through acoustic instrumentation and heartfelt vocals.
2. “15 Minutes of Fame” nods to Andy Warhol’s statement about fleeting notoriety. The track’s cynical tone complements the band’s satirical bent.
3. As Bon Jovi’s lengthiest studio song, “Dry County” clocks in at 9 minutes and 52 seconds. It paints a vivid picture of life in an economically desolate area.
4. The Delgados’ “Everything Goes Around The Water” was recorded at Chem19 Studios. This location belonged to the band and served as a creative hub for various artists.
5. “Farewell To Twilight” was a single by Symposium, marked by their vibrant and lively stage presence. This energy permeated their recordings.
6. “Uninvited” by Ruth Ruth alluded to the Baby Ruth candy bar. Their band name evolved from this sweet inspiration.
7. Shania Twain’s “Ka-Ching!” initially aimed for a Christmas album debut. Instead, its critique of materialism became a hit years later.
8. “Natural Blues” samples Vera Hall’s vocals, originating from “Trouble So Hard.” The blend of electronic and traditional soundscapes resulted in a hit for Moby.
9. Known for its sharp take on fleeting fame, “Starz in Their Eyes” reflects Just Jack’s disdain for celebrity culture. Its upbeat melody belies the critical lyrics.
10. Mila Kunis featured in the music video for Aerosmith’s “Jaded.” The video complements the song’s exploration of disenchantment and youthful apathy.
11. Manic Street Preachers attempted a dual single release with “Found That Soul.” This tactic piqued interest and showcased their versatility.
12. “Room on the 3rd Floor” narrates McFly’s monotonous hotel experiences. Its lyrics humorously recount their creative process while stuck in a room.