How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ocean Colour Scene, The Bees, Kraftwerk, Transplants, The Bronx, Black Box Recorder, Pull Tiger Tail, Elliott Smith, The Rain Band, The Dandy Warhols, Joy Zipper, The Fall
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What theme is referenced by the phrase “mechanical wonder” in Ocean Colour Scene’s song?
- A Machines
- B Cars on the motorway
- C Space travel
2. Where was The Bees’ “Listening Man” recorded?
- A Abbey Road Studios, London
- B The Steam Rooms, Isle of Wight
- C Capitol Studios, Los Angeles
3. “Tour De France” by Kraftwerk samples what distinctive sounds?
- A Airplanes
- B Mechanical bicycles
- C Traffic noise
4. Which genre is blended in Transplants’ “D.J. D.J.”?
- A Hip hop and punk rock
- B Jazz and funk
- C Electronic and disco
5. What notable cover appears as a B-side to The Bronx’s “False Alarm”?
- A David Bowie’s “Space Oddity”
- B Neil Young’s “The Needle and the Damage Done”
- C Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
6. What does the lyrical content of Black Box Recorder’s “The Art Of Driving” reference?
- A Cooking
- B Fashion
- C Motoring
7. What is the lyrical theme of Pull Tiger Tail’s “Hurricanes”?
- A A natural disaster
- B Excitement about relocation
- C A failed relationship
8. Which instrument does Elliott Smith play on every track of “Son Of Sam”?
- A Drums
- B Guitar
- C Every instrumental part
9. What role did Steve Osborne play in the production of The Rain Band’s “Knee Deep And Down”?
- A Lead vocalist
- B Producer and mixer
- C Bass guitarist
10. Which of the following statements describes the music video setting for The Dandy Warhols’ “Godless”?
- A A desert landscape
- B Dante’s, Portland
- C The Mojave Desert
11. Who are the members of Joy Zipper featured on “Out Of The Sun”?
- A Chris and Tina Weymouth
- B Vincent Cafiso and Tabitha Tindale
- C Karen and Richard Carpenter
12. In The Fall’s “Theme From Sparta F.C.”, what is prominently referenced?
- A Greek football culture
- B Ancient Spartan history
- C Roman mythology
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 28/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Ocean Colour Scene – Mechanical WonderFeatured on the 2001 album “Mechanical Wonder”.
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2 . The Bees – Listening ManFeatured on the 2007 album “Octopus”.
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3 . Kraftwerk – Tour De France
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4 . Transplants – D.J. D.J.Featured on the 2002 album “Transplants”.
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5 . The Bronx – False AlarmFeatured on the 2006 album “The Bronx”.
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6 . Black Box Recorder – The Art Of DrivingFeatured on the 1998 album “The Facts Of Life”.
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7 . Pull Tiger Tail – HurricanesFeatured on the 2008 album “PAWS.”.
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8 . Elliott Smith – Son Of SamFeatured on the 2000 album “Figure 8“.
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9 . The Rain Band – Knee Deep And DownFeatured on the 2003 album “The Rain Band”.
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10 . The Dandy Warhols – GodlessFeatured on the 1997 album “Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia”.
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11 . Joy Zipper – Out Of The SunFeatured on the 2003 album “American Whip”. |
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12 . The Fall – Theme From Sparta F.C.Featured on the 2003 album “The Real New Fall LP (Formerly ‘Country on the Click’)”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The term “mechanical wonder” references cars on the motorway. The album’s liner notes provide this context, further implying social observations tied to travel.
2. “Listening Man” was recorded at The Steam Rooms, the basement studio of The Bees on the Isle of Wight. The band embraces analog recording techniques, drawing from past musical influences.
3. Kraftwerk’s “Tour De France” utilizes cycling-related sounds like bicycle chains and gear mechanisms distinctly aligning with the band’s cycling interest.
4. “D.J. D.J.” by Transplants uniquely blends punk rock and hip hop genres. This fusion characterizes the band’s signature sound and creative collaborations.
5. The Bronx’s single “False Alarm” features a B-side cover of Neil Young’s “The Needle and the Damage Done,” adding to its punk rock appeal.
6. Black Box Recorder’s “The Art Of Driving” lyrically delves into motoring themes, paralleling car mechanics with life’s navigations, enhanced by its musical blend.
7. “Hurricanes” by Pull Tiger Tail lyrically portrays the excitement surrounding relocation to a new city, conveying feelings of anticipation and belonging.
8. Elliott Smith plays every instrument on “Son Of Sam”; his multi-layered approach includes double-tracked vocals, showcasing his immense musical skill.
9. Steve Osborne served as producer and mixer for The Rain Band’s “Knee Deep And Down.” His work enriched its sound with technical finesse.
10. The Dandy Warhols filmed the “Godless” video at Dante’s in Portland. Its setting complemented the song’s themes through local Portland flair.
11. “Out Of The Sun” by Joy Zipper features Vincent Cafiso and Tabitha Tindale, who are both credited with writing and performing this dream pop track.
12. “Theme From Sparta F.C.” by The Fall references Greek football culture, highlighted by the contrast with British football, and includes Greek musical elements.