How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Dubstar, Les Rythmes Digitales, The Wedding Present, Oui 3, The Fatima Mansions, John Alford, dEus, 808 State, Puressence, Rollins Band, Bono, The Dandy Warhols
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What symbolic element features prominently in Dubstar’s “The Elevator Song” lyrics?
- A A spinning carousel
- B An endless staircase
- C An elevator ride
2. Which genre best describes Les Rythmes Digitales’ track “Sometimes”?
- A Hip hop
- B Electronica
- C Industrial rock
3. What does “Three” by The Wedding Present balance in its composition?
- A Synth-heavy beats
- B Spoken-word segments
- C Rhythmic guitar layers
4. Which genre fusion is evident in Oui 3’s “Break From The Old Routine”?
- A Rock and reggae
- B Classical and folk
- C Hip hop and acid jazz
5. The Fatima Mansions’ “The Loyaliser” addresses issues primarily related to what?
- A Astronomy
- B Catholicism
- C Environmentalism
6. What type of song is John Alford’s version of “Blue Moon” considered?
- A Original composition
- B Cover song
- C Cinematic score
7. What instrument characterizes dEUS’s “Suds & Soda”?
- A Saxophone
- B Piano
- C Violin
8. With which album by 808 State shares the release date as the single “Bond”?
- A Don Solaris
- B Quadrastate
- C Ex:el
9. Which band released “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” in 1998?
- A Puressence
- B Pulp
- C Oasis
10. What style does Rollins Band’s “The End Of Something” belong to?
- A Ska
- B Alternative metal
- C Synth-pop
11. For which film was Bono’s “In The Name Of The Father” the title track?
- A The Crying Game
- B In The Name Of The Father
- C The Commitments
12. Which band recorded the song “Boys Better”?
- A Blur
- B Radiohead
- C The Dandy Warhols
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Dubstar – The Elevator SongFeatured on the 1995 album “Disgraceful”.
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2 . Les Rythmes Digitales – SometimesFeatured on the 1999 album “Darkdancer”.
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3 . The Wedding Present – Three
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4 . Oui 3 – Break From The Old RoutineFeatured on the 1993 album “Oui Love You”.
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5 . The Fatima Mansions – The LoyaliserFeatured on the 1994 album “Lost In The Former West”.
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6 . John Alford – Blue MoonFeatured on the 1996 album “John Alford”.
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7 . dEus – Suds & SodaFeatured on the 1994 album “Worst Case Scenario”.
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8 . 808 State – BondFeatured on the 1996 album “Don Solaris”.
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9 . Puressence – It Doesn’t Matter AnymoreFeatured on the 1998 album “Only Forever”.
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10 . Rollins Band – The End Of SomethingFeatured on the 1997 album “Come In and Burn”.
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11 . Bono – In The Name Of The FatherFeatured on the 1993 album “In the Name of the Father”. |
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12 . The Dandy Warhols – Boys BetterFeatured on the 1997 album “The Dandy Warhols Come Down”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “The Elevator Song” by Dubstar uses an elevator ride as a metaphor for the ups and downs of relationships, tied neatly to their Britpop sound.
2. “Sometimes” by Les Rythmes Digitales epitomizes the electronica genre, blending sampled loops with synths and rhythms reflecting the ’90s French Touch movement.
3. The Wedding Present’s “Three” is known for its rhythmic guitar interplay, which complements the song’s reflective narrative.
4. Oui 3’s “Break From The Old Routine” weaves hip hop and acid jazz elements into a unique blend reflective of early ’90s genre fusion.
5. “The Loyaliser” by The Fatima Mansions critiques Catholicism, aligning with the band’s provocative and politically charged style.
6. John Alford’s rendition of “Blue Moon” is a cover of a 1934 classic, part of his brief but successful pop career in the ’90s.
7. dEUS’s “Suds & Soda” is distinct for its prominent use of a violin, lending it a unique sound within alternative rock.
8. 808 State’s single “Bond” was released on the same day as their 1996 album “Don Solaris,” showcasing their adept electronic style.
9. “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” was released by Puressence in 1998, showcasing their shift towards a more accessible rock sound.
10. Rollins Band’s “The End Of Something” is a staple of alternative metal, marked by the band’s hard rock and hardcore influences.
11. Bono’s “In The Name Of The Father” served as the title track for the film of the same name, contributing to the movie’s unique atmosphere.
12. The Dandy Warhols recorded “Boys Better,” a standout from their second album known for its broad appeal in alternative circles.