How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ian Brown, Cable, Chumbawamba, Ugly Kid Joe, Black Sabbath, My Life Story, Grandaddy, Fat Les, All About Eve, Helmet, Slowdive, The Jesus and Mary Chain
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 24/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Ian Brown – Can’t See MeFeatured on the 1998 album “Unfinished Monkey Business”.
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2 . Cable – Freeze the AtlanticFeatured on the 1997 album “When Animals Attack”.
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3 . Chumbawamba – HomophobiaFeatured on the 1994 album “Anarchy”.
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4 . Ugly Kid Joe – Busy BeeFeatured on the 1992 album “America’s Least Wanted”.
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5 . Black Sabbath – TV CrimesFeatured on the 1992 album “Dehumanizer”.
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6 . My Life Story – It’s a Girl ThingFeatured on the 2000 album “Joined Up Talking”.
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7 . Grandaddy – Now It’s OnFeatured on the 2003 album “Sumday”.
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8 . Fat Les – Vindaloo
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9 . All About Eve – Farewell Mr. SorrowFeatured on the 1991 album “Touched By Jesus”.
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10 . Helmet – Biscuits For SmutFeatured on the 1994 album “Betty”.
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11 . Slowdive – Catch The BreezeFeatured on the 1991 album “Just for a Day”. |
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12 . The Jesus and Mary Chain – I Hate Rock N Roll
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song from Ian Brown’s album featured several remixes, one of which was the Bacon & Quarmby Remix. It was part of the album’s extensive release strategy, alongside other variations.
2. Cable’s “Freeze the Atlantic” was used in a Sprite television commercial. This exposure significantly boosted the band’s recognition in the United Kingdom.
3. The alternate release of Chumbawamba’s “Anarchy” included a version with a choir. This was the Sisters Mix, featuring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
4. Ugly Kid Joe’s track was written by guitarist Dave Fortman. His contribution was among multiple hits off their debut album “America’s Least Wanted.”
5. In Black Sabbath’s “Dehumanizer” album, the music video for “TV Crimes” features a man stealing a television set, serving as critique with a narrative twist.
6. My Life Story’s “It’s a Girl Thing” humorously explores deleting a contact to erase a relationship. The song’s playful nature mirrored its lyrical themes.
7. “Now It’s On” is by the band Grandaddy. Known for its indie rock style, the song captured the early 2000s essence and featured on their album “Sumday.”
8. The curry-centric title of Fat Les’s track refers to “Vindaloo.” It humorously tied the anthem to a common English culinary delight.
9. The video for All About Eve’s song debuted first in the UK, marking it as a notable release. It accompanied the band’s exploration of themes of sorrow.
10. Helmet’s track from “Betty” falls under alternative metal. Released in 1994, it showcased the band’s distinctive sound amidst the broader grunge movement.
11. Slowdive’s track emerged from the shoegaze genre. Characterized by its ethereal sound, it defined the band’s early work and later compilations.
12. The Jesus and Mary Chain’s compilation opens with “I Hate Rock ’n’ Roll.” This track set the tone for the collection named partially after it.