How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Röyksopp, Red Light Company, The Aliens, Alpinestars, Mortiis, Panic! At The Disco, Enigma, Morrissey, Depeche Mode, I Am Kloot, Chikinki, Saint Etienne
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 25/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Röyksopp – SparksFeatured on the 2001 album “Melody A.M.“.
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2 . Red Light Company – Arts & CraftsFeatured on the 2009 album “Fine Fascination”.
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3 . The Aliens – Setting SunFeatured on the 2007 album “Astronomy for Dogs”.
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4 . Alpinestars – Carbon KidFeatured on the 2002 album “White Noise”.
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5 . Mortiis – Decadent & DesperateFeatured on the 2005 album “The Grudge”.
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6 . Panic! At The Disco – That Green Gentleman [Things Have Changed]Featured on the 2008 album “Pretty. Odd.”.
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7 . Enigma – Push The LimitsFeatured on the 2000 album “The Screen Behind the Mirror”.
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8 . Morrissey – The Youngest Was the Most LovedFeatured on the 2006 album “Ringleader of the Tormentors”.
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9 . Depeche Mode – PeaceFeatured on the 2009 album “Sounds of the Universe”.
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10 . I Am Kloot – Life In A DayFeatured on the 2009 album “I Am Kloot”.
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11 . Chikinki – Ether RadioFeatured on the 2004 album “Lick Your Ticket”. |
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12 . Saint Etienne – Side StreetsFeatured on the 2005 album “Tales From Turnpike House”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Sparks” was directed by Thomas Hilland. Released in 2003, it was distributed through the Astralwerks/Wall of Sound catalogue.
2. Documented by music databases, “Arts & Crafts” is among Red Light Company’s repertoire. The band formed in 2007.
3. “Setting Sun” was released as a single by The Aliens in March 2007. It appeared on their debut album “Astronomy for Dogs”.
4. Alpinestars’ “Carbon Kid” features Brian Molko as a guest vocalist. Placebo’s lead singer lent his voice to the 2002 track.
5. The music video for Mortiis’ 2005 single shows Mortiis with and without prosthetic facial make-up. Known for the striking visuals, the video highlights transformation.
6. Panic! at the Disco partnered with Nokia for the “Pretty. Odd.” music video. The video was released on Nokia’s site in May 2008.
7. Enigma’s album “The Screen Behind the Mirror” follows “The Gate” with a continuous track transition. Released in 2000, it demonstrates ambient style.
8. “The Youngest Was the Most Loved” by Morrissey features jaunty guitars and child singers. Released as the second single from “Ringleader of the Tormentors” in 2006.
9. Depeche Mode’s single released on 15 June 2009 has a tempo of 138 BPM. The album “Sounds of the Universe” contained its original track version.
10. I Am Kloot’s song featuring the lyrics “the sound of the thunder” is recognized in music transcriptions. Written by John Bramwell, the track highlights lyrical depth.
11. “Ether Radio” was issued as a red vinyl 7″ single by Chikinki. Released by Island Records, it exhibited a bold distribution choice in 2004.
12. Saint Etienne’s “Side Streets” blends jazz, ambient, and pop elements. Released in 2005, it showcases the band’s eclectic sonic approach.