How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Cud, The 4 Of Us, Van Halen, Blink, Transister, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Levellers, The Beautiful South, Catherine Wheel, Gomez, Cecil, Kenickie
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (27/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 27/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Cud – NeuroticaFeatured on the 1994 album ” Showbiz”.
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2 . The 4 Of Us – I Miss YouFeatured on the 1992 album “Man Alive”.
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3 . Van Halen – AmsterdamFeatured on the 1995 album “Balance“.
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4 . Blink – It’s Not My FaultFeatured on the 1994 album “A Map Of The Universe By Blink”.
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5 . Transister – Dizzy MoonFeatured on the 1997 album “Transister”.
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6 . Buffy Sainte-Marie – Fallen AngelsFeatured on the 1992 album “Coincidence and Likely Stories”.
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7 . Levellers – BelaruseFeatured on the 1993 album “Levellers”.
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8 . The Beautiful South – Liars’ BarFeatured on the 1996 album “Blue Is the Colour”.
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9 . Catherine Wheel – CrankFeatured on the 1993 album “Chrome”.
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10 . Gomez – Bring It OnFeatured on the 1998 album “Bring It On”.
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11 . Cecil – The Most Tiring DayFeatured on the 1996 album “Subtitles”. |
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12 . Kenickie – PunkaFeatured on the 1997 album “At the Club”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. B. Cud’s “Neurotica” video was directed by Lindy Hayman in a derelict powerhouse, with the band in thematic paint suits.
2. A. “I Miss You” explores longing and emotional distance, typical of Brendan Murphy’s emotive vocal delivery and The 4 Of Us’s style.
3. C. The “Amsterdam” video by Van Halen included altered lyrics about marijuana, resulting in MTV declining to air it.
4. B. Blink’s “It’s Not My Fault” mixes bright music with introspective, deflective lyrics, highlighting an ironic juxtaposition.
5. B. Transister’s “Dizzy Moon” reached No. 90 on the UK Singles Chart, contrasting its radio-friendly sound.
6. C. Buffy Sainte-Marie recorded “Fallen Angels” partially in Hawaii, with home-created basic tracks later completed in England.
7. A. “Belaruse” was released by the Levellers on China Records and is part of their widely recognized catalogue.
8. B. On “Liars’ Bar,” Paul Heaton imitated Tom Waits’ vocal style, bringing a unique texture to the track.
9. B. Catherine Wheel recorded at Britannia Row Studios for their album *Chrome*, ensuring a polished alternative rock sound.
10. B. Gomez employs rasping, growling vocals in “Bring It On,” contributing to the track’s tension before its uplifting chorus.
11. B. The limited edition of Cecil’s “The Most Tiring Day” single was pressed on yellow vinyl, making it a collector’s item.
12. A. Kenickie’s “Punka” was included on their debut album *At the Club*, highlighting their energetic early work.