How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : LCD Soundsystem, The Others, The Hidden Cameras, The Spinto Band, The Killers, Modey Lemon, Simian, Does It Offend You Yeah?, Radiohead, Mull Historical Society, Enter Shikari, Ozzy Osbourne
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (23/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 23/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . LCD Soundsystem – All My FriendsFeatured on the 2007 album “Sound Of Silver“.
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2 . The Others – This Is For The PoorFeatured on the 2004 album “The Others”.
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3 . The Hidden Cameras – A MiracleFeatured on the 2003 album “The Smell of Our Own”.
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4 . The Spinto Band – Did I Tell You?Featured on the 2005 album “Nice and Nicely Done”.
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5 . The Killers – The World We Live InFeatured on the 2008 album “Day & Age”.
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6 . Modey Lemon – CrowsFeatured on the 2004 album “Thunder + Lightning”.
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7 . Simian – La BreezeFeatured on the 2002 album “We Are Your Friends”.
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8 . Does It Offend You Yeah? – Epic Last SongFeatured on the 2008 album “You Have No Idea What You’re Getting Yourself Into”.
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9 . Radiohead – High and DryFeatured on the 1995 album “The Bends“.
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10 . Mull Historical Society – Am I WrongFeatured on the 2003 album “Us”.
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11 . Enter Shikari – JuggernautsFeatured on the 2009 album “Common Dreads”. |
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12 . Ozzy Osbourne – DreamerFeatured on the 2001 album “Down to Earth”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. LCD Soundsystem’s “Sound of Silver” quotes Pink Floyd’s “Set controls for the heart of the sun,” playing with intertextual syncopation. This nod connects the two very different musical eras through a shared cosmic metaphor.
2. “This Is for the Poor” centers on social exclusion, focusing on working-class life. The track uses indie rock energy to address the fringes of society, avoiding mainstream aspirations.
3. “A Miracle” by The Hidden Cameras weaves a narrative of personal suffering framed in spiritual terms. The religious language details a complex, ongoing internal struggle.
4. “Did I Tell You?” by The Spinto Band holds the distinction of being their fourth single from “Nice and Nicely Done.” This aligns with the band’s tendency towards multiple single releases from their projects.
5. “The World We Live In” by The Killers was featured in the Melrose Place premiere. The episode used this track’s combination of introspective themes and melodic hooks to enhance its drama.
6. Modey Lemon formed in Pittsburgh, USA before releasing “Crows.” The band’s garage rock sound carries echoes of the city’s robust underground music scene.
7. The vocal harmonies in Simian’s “La Breeze” drive the track, intertwining with its indie rock roots. The band’s production choices reflected their dynamic, harmonious interplay.
8. The late 2000s dance-punk scene thrived with Does It Offend You, Yeah?’s “Epic Last Song.” The track epitomizes the energetic fusion of electronic elements and punk ethos.
9. Radiohead’s track from “The Bends” was produced at Courtyard Studios in Oxfordshire. Known for its contribution to the band’s transitional sound, this location helped birth the definitive 90s rock style.
10. Mull Historical Society’s “Am I Wrong” contains echoes of “Unchained Melody.” Its melodious structure mirrors the classic song’s emotional intensity and timeless appeal.
11. Enter Shikari’s “Juggernauts” had a 1000-copy limited edition 7″ vinyl release. This format choice reflects the scarcity appeal favored by collectors and hardcore fans.
12. Ozzy Osbourne’s track from “Down to Earth” showcases a blend of heavy metal and doom. These genres emphasize his ongoing exploration of darker thematic elements.