How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lush, Bush, Dinosaur Jr., Marillion, Dodgy, Manic Street Preachers, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Therapy?, Steve Earle, World Party, The Beloved, Freak Power
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 Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 23/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Lush – Desire LinesFeatured on the 1994 album “Split”.
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2 . Bush – MachineheadFeatured on the 1994 album “Sixteen Stone”.
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3 . Dinosaur Jr. – Out ThereFeatured on the 1993 album “Where You Been”.
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4 . Marillion – BeautifulFeatured on the 1995 album “Afraid of Sunlight”.
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5 . Dodgy – In A RoomFeatured on the 1996 album “Free Peace Sweet”.
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6 . Manic Street Preachers – From Despair to WhereFeatured on the 1993 album “Gold Against the Soul”.
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7 . Fun Lovin’ Criminals – The Grave and the ConstantFeatured on the 1996 album “Come Find Yourself”.
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8 . Therapy? – Die LaughingFeatured on the 1994 album “Troublegum”.
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9 . Steve Earle – The Other Kind
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10 . World Party – Put the Message In the BoxFeatured on the 1990 album “Goodbye Jumbo”.
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11 . The Beloved – Time After TimeFeatured on the 1990 album “Happiness”. |
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12 . Freak Power – Freak PowerFeatured on the 1994 album “Drive-Thru Booty”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Desire Lines” is the sixth track on Lush’s album “Split”. Released in 1994, the album reflects the band’s signature dream pop sound.
2. Bush’s charming little cameo in the scene was Winston, Gavin Rossdale’s dog. The video neatly combines different sights at Shepherd’s Bush and Portsmouth.
3. Dinosaur Jr.’s music clip sees the band amidst a winter wonderland. Snowy scenes pair surprisingly well with grunge guitars.
4. “Beautiful” by Marillion peaked at number 29 on the UK Singles Chart. Not quite chart-topping, but not quite forgettable either.
5. Dodgy’s track “In a Room (Full Version)” is part of the compilation “Ace A’s + Killer B’s”. Songs on this collection include some Dodgy classics.
6. The Manic Street Preachers found inspiration in the serene surroundings of Outside Studios. The album “Gold Against the Soul” was captured between January and March 1993.
7. “The Grave and the Constant” by Fun Lovin’ Criminals reached number 72 on the Scottish Singles Chart. Not the highest accolade, but it surely made a mark.
8. Therapy?’s 1994 single was released on red vinyl. An eye-catching choice guaranteed to stand out in any collection, no doubt.
9. Steve Earle took the stage on Late Night with David Letterman to perform his song. Quite the setting for a live rendition.
10. Karl Wallinger, the mastermind behind World Party, crafted the band’s sound with passion and precision. His work boosted their prominence in the ’90s.
11. The Beloved’s 1990 single achieved the 46th position on the UK Singles Chart. A middle-ground success, to be expected from a niche release.
12. Freak Power’s single echoing the spirit of the 90s got a fresh lease of life in 1995 thanks to a Levi’s ad. How commercial partnerships breathe new life into charming tunes.