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 Crystal Method, The Transplants, Tiny Dancers, The Dumdums, The Upper Room, The Concretes, Rage Against The Machine, Zoot Woman, Nizlopi, Mull Historical Society, Feeder, King Adora
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (15/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 15/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Crystal Method – Born Too SlowFeatured on the 2004 album “Legion of Boom”.
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2 . The Transplants – Diamonds And GunsFeatured on the 2002 album “Transplants”.
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3 . Tiny Dancers – I Will Wait For YouFeatured on the 2007 album “Free School Milk”.
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4 . The Dumdums – Everything I DoFeatured on the 1998 album “It Goes Without Saying”.
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5 . The Upper Room – All Over This TownFeatured on the 2005 album “The Upper Room”.
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6 . The Concretes – Chosen OneFeatured on the 2006 album “In Colour”.
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7 . Rage Against The Machine – Sleep Now In The FireFeatured on the 1999 album “The Battle of Los Angeles“.
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8 . Zoot Woman – Taken It AllFeatured on the 2003 album “Zoot Woman”.
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9 . Nizlopi – GirlsFeatured on the 2005 album “Half These Songs Are About You”.
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10 . Mull Historical Society – I TriedFeatured on the 2001 album “Loss”.
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11 . Feeder – Feeling A MomentFeatured on the 2005 album “Pushin’ the Senses”. |
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12 . King Adora – SuffocateFeatured on the 2001 album “Who Do You Love?”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. C. Dave Carlock contributed backing vocals and piano to “Diamonds and Guns.” His production work helped shape the distinctive sound the track is known for.
2. B. “I Will Wait For You” by Tiny Dancers reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart. The band, despite its modest chart success, garnered a dedicated following.
3. C. “Everything” was Dum Dums’ debut single in 2000. It’s remembered for its catchy melody and youthful energy.
4. A. The Upper Room’s “All Over This Town” music video carries a 2004 copyright, even though it appeared in 2006.
5. B. Mike Mogis served as both the producer and mixer for The Concretes’ “Chosen One.” His dual role contributed significantly to the track’s polished finish.
6. B. Tom Morello’s pedal work snagged a bit of Korean pop radio on the track “Sleep Now in the Fire,” adding unique flavor to its ending.
7. B. The video for Zoot Woman’s “Taken It All” promotes their website, complementing the song’s themes with stylish imagery.
8. B. Nizlopi’s “Girls” music video is described as “Tim Burton-esque,” adding a whimsical, slightly eerie quality to their visual presentation.
9. A. “I Tried” by Mull Historical Society involves a perplexing encounter between a man and a sheep, shedding light on corporate monotony.
10. B. “Feeling a Moment” begins with a few seconds of backwards audio, setting an intriguing tone for the song and album.
11. A. A noted misheard lyric in King Adora’s “Suffocate” is “Breath always, it’s you and me forever,” which humorously distorts the original line.
12. B. George Michael’s “A Different Corner” was a chart-topping solo effort entirely created by him, a first for such a single in the UK.