How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Belly, Beautiful People, Moloko, These Animal Men, Cecil, Dawn Of The Replicants, The Tea Party, Linoleum, James, Curve, Vast, Space Raiders
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What notable live track appearance was included in Belly’s ‘Seal My Fate’ reissues?
- A Glastonbury 1995 performance
- B An acoustic version
- C US radio remix
2. What made Beautiful People’s ‘If 60’s Was 90’s’ unique in its sampling technique?
- A Over 50 Hendrix riffs
- B Use of Elvis Presley vocals
- C Sampling from Beatles’ songs
3. In the creation of Moloko’s ‘Dominoid,’ what inspired the album title?
- A A romantic comedy
- B Róisín Murphy’s conversation
- C A Sheffield nightclub
4. Which unique feature characterizes “Light Emitting Electrical Wave” by These Animal Men?
- A It’s 7 minutes long
- B Extensive opera sampling
- C Jagged guitars and punchy drums
5. What notable chart position did Cecil’s ‘My Neck’ achieve?
- A UK No. 2
- B UK No. 93
- C UK No. 55
6. On what type of record did Dawn Of The Replicants release ‘Hogwash Farm’ ?
- A Cassette-only format
- B Lead track on an EP
- C Double LP album
7. Which instrument was notably included in the acoustic version of The Tea Party’s ‘The River’ ?
- A Santur
- B Harmonica
- C Sitar
8. What did Linoleum’s ‘On A Tuesday’ single feature as a special aspect upon its limited release?
- A Holographic cover
- B Fold-over sticker
- C Bonus DVD
9. Besides Tim Booth’s vocals, what is a defining element of James’ ‘Seven’ ?
- A Folk-inspired banjo
- B Grand guitar swells
- C Synth-pop beats
10. What distinguishes the release format of Curve’s ‘Horror Head’ ?
- A Cassette-only
- B Limited marbled vinyl
- C Picture disc
11. What is a distinctive feature of VAST’s ‘Pretty When You Cry’ music video?
- A Directed by a newcomer director
- B Featured in a German film
- C Shot in black and white
12. What genre fusion is prominent in Space Raiders’ ‘Laid Back’ ?
- A Jazz and classical
- B Downtempo and trip hop
- C Country and blues
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 29/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Belly – Seal My FateFeatured on the 1993 album “King”.
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2 . Beautiful People – If 60’s Were 90’sFeatured on the album “If 60’s Were 90’s”.
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3 . Moloko – DominoidFeatured on the 1996 album “Do You Like My Tight Sweater?”.
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4 . These Animal Men – Light Emitting Electrical WaveFeatured on the 1994 album “Accident & Emergency”.
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5 . Cecil – My NeckFeatured on the 2000 album “Bombar Diddlah”.
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6 . Dawn Of The Replicants – Hogwash FarmFeatured on the 1997 album “One Head, Two Arms, Two Legs”.
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7 . The Tea Party – The RiverFeatured on the 1993 album “Splendor Solis”.
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8 . Linoleum – On A TuesdayFeatured on the 1997 album “Dissent”.
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9 . James – SevenFeatured on the 1992 album “Seven”.
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10 . Curve – Horror HeadFeatured on the 1992 album “Doppelgänger”.
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11 . Vast – Pretty When You CryFeatured on the 1998 album “Visual Audio Sensory Theater”. |
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12 . Space Raiders – Laid BackFeatured on the 2001 album “Don’t Be Daft”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. C. A US radio remix was included in the reissues, highlighting the track’s enduring appeal beyond its initial UK vinyl release. This was part of subsequent reissue collections, sustaining interest in the song despite Belly’s disbandment.
2. A. Beautiful People sampled over 50 Hendrix riffs, setting a record for creative use of legendary material. It synthesizes the 1960s sonic landscape into a 1990s electronic dance framework. The track exemplifies a seamless mash-up approach that respects its roots.
3. B. The album’s title ‘Do You Like My Tight Sweater?’ originated from an interaction between Róisín Murphy and Mark Brydon, ensuring its quirky first impression stays with listeners when approaching their eclectic style.
4. C. Known for jagged guitars and punchy rhythmic elements, ‘Light Emitting Electrical Wave’ reflected a vivacious Brit-rock energy compacted within a tight runtime, making it a memorable single of its time.
5. B. ‘My Neck’ reached UK No. 93, indicating a hold within the niche Brit-rock scene of the mid-’90s and showcasing Cecil’s burgeoning potential for melodious composition and earnest delivery.
6. B. ‘Hogwash Farm’ came out as the lead track on ‘The Diesel Hands EP,’ gaining critical acknowledgment soon after Dawn Of The Replicants’ expanded their lineup, propelling them into the UK alternative rock vista.
7. A. The santur complements the acoustic ‘The River,’ enhancing its Eastern musical influence, which aligned with the band’s signature psychedelic rock ethos, making it a distinguishable addition to their reissued material.
8. B. The limited edition of ‘On A Tuesday’ came with a fold-over sticker wrapping, a marketing strategy to appeal to collectors, aligning with the band’s aesthetic and marketing for indie rock engagement.
9. B. ‘Seven’ is defined by anthemic guitar swells augmenting Tim Booth’s introspective lyrics. Its adventurously large auditory canvas appeals to indie venues’ sonic demands.
10. B. The limited edition marbled vinyl adds a unique, collectible edge to ‘Horror Head’ , enhancing its allure among collectors, matched with production by Flood — renowned for his collaborative works.
11. B. ‘Pretty When You Cry’ was notably featured in the German film ‘We Are the Night,’ extending its reach and reinforcing VAST’s connection to brooding, cinematic narratives conveyed through introspective music videos.
12. B. ‘Laid Back’ integrates downtempo and trip hop within its structure, mirroring the late ’90s electronic wave and weaving a narrative that’s both breezy and rhythmic, characteristic of Space Raiders’ foundational style.