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 Darkness, Born Ruffians, Bonde Do Role, Blonde Redhead, Arab Strap, Morning Runner, The Crescent, Biffy Clyro, Mötley Crüe, Hope Of The States, The Bluetones, South
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 22/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Darkness – GirlfriendFeatured on the 2006 album “One Way Ticket to Hell… and Back”.
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2 . Born Ruffians – HummingbirdFeatured on the 2008 album “Red Yellow & Blue”.
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3 . Bonde Do Role – Office BoyFeatured on the 2007 album “With Lasers”.
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4 . Blonde Redhead – EquusFeatured on the 2004 album “Misery Is A Butterfly”.
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5 . Arab Strap – TurbulenceFeatured on the 2001 album “The Red Thread”.
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6 . Morning Runner – The Great EscapeFeatured on the 2006 album “Wilderness”.
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7 . The Crescent – On The Run
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8 . Biffy Clyro – Questions And AnswersFeatured on the 2003 album “The Vertigo of Bliss”.
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9 . Mötley Crüe – If I Die TomorrowFeatured on the 2005 album “Red, White & Crüe”.
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10 . Hope Of The States – The Red The White The Black The BlueFeatured on the 2004 album “The Lost Riots”.
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11 . The Bluetones – AutophiliaFeatured on the 2000 album “Science & Nature”. |
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12 . South – Keep CloseFeatured on the 2001 album “From Here On In”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track is “Girlfriend,” showcasing not only The Darkness’s affinity for theatrical rock but also their nod to iconic dance films.
2. Born Ruffians performed “Hummingbird” on Skins, adding indie rock cred to the show’s eclectic soundtrack.
3. Bonde do Rolê’s song was chosen by GQ magazine, undoubtedly adding a fun Brazilian twist to their visual style.
4. “Equus” clearly references a horse, reflecting both the Latin meaning and Kazu Makino’s unfortunate accident.
5. Arab Strap released “Turbulence” under Chemikal Underground, a label known for championing Scottish indie acts.
6. Nikki Sixx carried a dual role, updating the lyrics and steering the production to fit Mötley Crüe’s signature sound.
7. The song title was reused from an earlier EP, giving Morning Runner fans a chance to escape twice.
8. Hut Recordings gave The Crescent their initial platform, marking the beginning of their brief musical journey.
9. Simon Neil stands as the chief architect behind “Questions and Answers,” yet another testament to his sonic visions.
10. This politically charged track was part of The Lost Riots, serving as Hope of the States’ potent debut punch.
11. “Autophilia” is nestled within Science & Nature, offering a lyrical love letter to automobiles.
12. South’s preference for the 10″\/CDEP format shows their affinity for esoteric yet accessible releases.