How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Manic Street Preachers, The Grid, The Beloved, Throwing Muses, Eddi Reader, Gay Dad, Swervedriver, Rico, Mr. Big, Spiritualized, Pressure Drop, The Crystal Method
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What phrase in the chorus of “Stay Beautiful” was censored for its release?
- A “Why don’t you just… [gap]”
- B “Why don’t you just leave”
- C “Why don’t you just go away”
2. Which film composer inspired The Grid while creating “Floatation”?
- A John Williams
- B John Barry
- C Hans Zimmer
3. What year did “Ease The Pressure” from The Beloved get its peak chart position of 43 in the UK Singles Chart?
- A 1990
- B 1993
- C 1996
4. Which band member had left Throwing Muses by the time “Shark” was released?
- A Kristin Hersh
- B Tanya Donelly
- C David Narcizo
5. Who wrote “Joke [I’m Laughing]”, performed by Eddi Reader?
- A Eddi Reader
- B Boo Hewerdine
- C Greg Penny
6. When was Gay Dad’s “Oh Jim” released?
- A 1997
- B 1998
- C 1999
7. Which track by Swervedriver was named “single of the week” by NME?
- A “Duel”
- B “Rave Down”
- C “Never Lose That Feeling”
8. On what record label was “Smokescreen” by Rico released?
- A Chrysalis Records
- B Island Records
- C Epic Records
9. What decade is referenced in the song title “Green-Tinted Sixties Mind” by Mr. Big?
- A The 1950s
- B The 1960s
- C The 1970s
10. Which track by Spiritualized shares its name with their 1993 live album?
- A “Run”
- B “Medication”
- C “Let It Flow”
11. What is the run time for Pressure Drop’s “My Friend [Alienation]” mix?
- A 3:42
- B 4:18
- C 5:38
12. Which band’s song “Comin’ Back” credits Trixie Reiss as co-writer?
- A The Prodigy
- B The Chemical Brothers
- C The Crystal Method
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 32/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Manic Street Preachers – Stay BeautifulFeatured on the 1991 album “Generation Terrorists”.
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2 . The Grid – FloatationFeatured on the 1990 album “Electric Head”.
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3 . The Beloved – Ease The PressureFeatured on the 1996 album ” X”.
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4 . Throwing Muses – Shark
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5 . Eddi Reader – Joke [I’m Laughing]Featured on the 1994 album “Eddi Reader”.
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6 . Gay Dad – Oh JimFeatured on the 1999 album “Leisure Noise”.
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7 . Swervedriver – DuelFeatured on the 1993 album “Mezcal Head”.
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8 . Rico – SmokescreenFeatured on the 1998 album “Sanctuary Medicines”.
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9 . Mr. Big – Green-Tinted Sixties MindFeatured on the 1991 album “Lean into It”.
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10 . Spiritualized – MedicationFeatured on the 1993 album “Fucked Up Inside”.
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11 . Pressure Drop – My Friend [Alienation]Featured on the 1997 album “Elusive”. |
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12 . The Crystal Method – Comin’ BackFeatured on the 1997 album “Vegas”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Stay Beautiful” originally featured the phrase “Why don’t you just fuck off,” later modified to “Why don’t you just… [gap]” for radio play. Live performances often see fans singing the original line.
2. “Floatation” was inspired by the cinematic compositions of John Barry, known for his work on James Bond films, contributing to the track’s iconic ambient style.
3. “Ease The Pressure” by The Beloved peaked at number 43 on the UK Singles Chart in 1996, capturing the dance music crowd at the time.
4. Tanya Donelly had left Throwing Muses prior to the 1996 release of “Shark,” although she was an integral member earlier in the band’s history.
5. Boo Hewerdine penned “Joke [I’m Laughing],” a song performed by Eddi Reader and later covered by Hewerdine himself on his album.
6. Gay Dad’s indie track “Oh Jim” made its debut in 1999 as part of their album “Leisure Noise,” embracing a vibrant indie rock sound.
7. Swervedriver’s track “Duel” was lauded as “single of the week” by NME, highlighting the band’s shoegaze and indie rock allure.
8. “Smokescreen” by Rico, a 1999 single with distinct live attributes, was released on Chrysalis Records as a promotional effort.
9. The song title “Green-Tinted Sixties Mind” by Mr. Big nods to the reflective nostalgia of the 1960s, particularly through its references.
10. The track “Medication,” sharing its title with a 1993 live album, underscores Spiritualized’s psychedelic ventures and its significance.
11. The “My Friend [Alienation]” mix by Pressure Drop runs for approximately 5:38, illustrating a deep blend of trip-hop and jazz influences.
12. “Comin’ Back” by The Crystal Method features Trixie Reiss as co-writer, adding vocal dynamism to the otherwise instrumental heavy album.