How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Frazier Chorus, Stereophonics, Indigo Girls, Grandaddy, Inspiral Carpets, Fluke, Kraftwerk, Mansun, Supergrass, Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, Pink Floyd, Mudhoney
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 Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 22/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Frazier Chorus – Cloud 8Featured on the 1990 album “Ray”.
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2 . Stereophonics – More Life In A Tramps VestFeatured on the 1997 album “Word Gets Around”.
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3 . Indigo Girls – Least ComplicatedFeatured on the 1994 album “Swamp Ophelia”.
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4 . Grandaddy – Summer Here KidsFeatured on the 1997 album “Under The Western Freeway”.
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5 . Inspiral Carpets – How It Should Be
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6 . Fluke – AbsurdFeatured on the 1997 album “Risotto”.
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7 . Kraftwerk – The RobotsFeatured on the 1978 album “The Man-Machine“.
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8 . Mansun – TaxlossFeatured on the 1997 album “Attack of the Grey Lantern”.
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9 . Supergrass – Pumping On Your StereoFeatured on the 1999 album “Supergrass”.
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10 . Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci – Sweet JohnnyFeatured on the 1998 album “Gorky 5”.
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11 . Pink Floyd – Take It BackFeatured on the 1994 album “The Division Bell“. |
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12 . Mudhoney – Generation SpokesmodelFeatured on the 1995 album “My Brother The Cow”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Cloud 8” marks the beginning of an album produced by Ian Broudie. His production style is prominently characterized by synthesizers and unconventional instrumentation.
2. The video for Stereophonics’s single was directed by Mark Nunneley. Released in 1997, it contributed to the band’s emerging presence in the UK music scene.
3. Emily Saliers crafted her track while gazing two stories above the street. Such elevations offer insightful views, evidently inspiring lyrics observed from on high.
4. “Summer Here Kids” caught the attention of NME, which named it “Single of the Week.” Their endorsement coincided with various Grandaddy performances across Europe.
5. Inspiral Carpets released “How It Should Be” on Mute Records. This 1993 single eventually appeared on their compilation album “Cool As” in 2003.
6. Fluke’s “Absurd” found its place as the theme for Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football. The track enjoyed significant airtime following its release in 1997.
7. Kraftwerk’s “Die Roboter” was released in German, its original language. Dual versions in English and German ensured a wide-reaching appeal upon its release.
8. Influenced by “Taxman,” Mansun’s “Taxloss” mirrors themes of financial burdens. This lineage is complemented by the rhythmic nods to other Beatles tracks.
9. Supergrass launched their single on 24 May 1999. It marked an introduction to their self-titled album, featuring both new direction and familiar energy.
10. Gorky’s track “Sweet Johnny” was paired with a Welsh B-side. These bilingual offerings showcased the band’s linguistic versatility and cultural roots.
11. Within Pink Floyd’s track resides a covert rendition of “Ring a Ring o’ Roses.” The nursery rhyme seamlessly integrates among the album’s wider instrumental tapestry.
12. Mudhoney’s “Generation Spokesmodel” features a line referring to gross revenue distribution. Mark Arm’s lyrics delve into the realities of contractual music earnings.