How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Judas Priest, Laurent Garnier, Iron Maiden, Inspiral Carpets, Rocket From The Crypt, Dodgy, Gun, Ash, The Lemonheads, Idlewild, Dubstar, Cartoons
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What role does the protagonist play in Judas Priest’s song “Painkiller”?
- A A doctor
- B A cyborg superhero
- C A cosmic explorer
2. Laurent Garnier’s 1994 release was re-released in what format in 2020?
- A Cassette
- B Floppy disk
- C Remastered digital
3. What historical figure does Iron Maiden’s song with Janick Gers debut address?
- A King Henry VIII
- B Televangelists
- C Winston Churchill
4. What city’s landmarks are featured in the music video for “Joe” by Inspiral Carpets?
- A London
- B Manchester
- C Bristol
5. What feature is unique to the release of Rocket from the Crypt’s “On a Rope”?
- A It includes acoustic covers
- B It contains a live orchestra
- C It has three separate CD formats
6. What unusual promotional item accompanied Dodgy’s album *Homegrown*?
- A T-shirts
- B Free concert tickets
- C Cannabis seeds
7. What is the main theme addressed by the song released from the album *Swagger*?
- A Political unrest
- B A faltering relationship
- C A summer festival
8. What notable change was made to Ash’s “Jesus Says” music video?
- A Removal of special effects
- B Edit due to spinning effects
- C Addition of live footage
9. What song element makes the Lemonheads’ 1996 single unique?
- A Bagpipes
- B Spoken word
- C Introspective lyrics
10. Which musical technique was borrowed in the recording of Idlewild’s “Little Discourage”?
- A Trumpet solos
- B Guitar and keyboard from another band
- C A saxophone loop
11. What type of instruments are highlighted in Dubstar’s “Anywhere”?
- A Acoustic guitars
- B Electronic synthesizers
- C String quartet
12. “Aisy Waisy” by Cartoons became known for incorporating what style into Eurodance?
- A Jazz improvisation
- B Rock and roll elements
- C Rap verses
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 38/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Judas Priest – PainkillerFeatured on the 1990 album “Painkiller”.
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2 . Laurent Garnier – Astral DreamsFeatured on the 1994 album “Shot in the Dark”.
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3 . Iron Maiden – Holy SmokeFeatured on the 1990 album “No Prayer for the Dying”.
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4 . Inspiral Carpets – JoeFeatured on the 1989 album “Dung 4”.
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5 . Rocket From The Crypt – On A RopeFeatured on the 1995 album “Scream, Dracula, Scream!”.
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6 . Dodgy – Staying Out For The SummerFeatured on the 1994 album “Homegrown”.
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7 . Gun – Don’t Say It’s OverFeatured on the 1994 album “Swagger”.
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8 . Ash – Jesus SaysFeatured on the 1998 album “Nu-Clear Sounds”.
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9 . The Lemonheads – If I Could Talk I’d Tell YouFeatured on the 1996 album “Car Button Cloth”.
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10 . Idlewild – Little DiscourageFeatured on the 2000 album “100 Broken Windows”.
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11 . Dubstar – AnywhereFeatured on the 1995 album “Disgraceful”. |
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12 . Cartoons – Aisy WaisyFeatured on the 1998 album “Toonage”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The character in “Painkiller” is a cyborg superhero sent to save humanity, fitting well with the album’s overall mythic tone.
2. A remastered digital version of the 1994 track was released in 2020, breathing new life into its electronic beats.
3. The track by Iron Maiden takes on televangelists and exposes them, making a poignant social statement on exploitation.
4. The video features London, using iconic backdrops and visual effects to add depth to the narrative.
5. “On a Rope” stands out by offering three separate CD formats, showcasing the single’s versatility across different media.
6. Cannabidiol enthusiasts might recall *Homegrown* with its unique promotion of cannabis seeds, aligning with its Britpop image.
7. The song from *Swagger* tackles the disarray of a faltering relationship, resonating powerfully with its rock balladry.
8. Ash had to adjust the music video for “Jesus Says” due to complaints about the dizzying spinning effects.
9. The track shines with its introspective lyrics, illustrating why it remains a beloved choice among fans.
10. Idlewild utilized a borrowed keyboard and guitar, mixing sounds with the ingenuity for which they are known.
11. “Anywhere” showcases electronic synthesizers, marking its spot in the synthpop genre of the time.
12. Cartoons cleverly fused rock and roll with Eurodance in “Aisy Waisy,” bringing a vintage flair to modern beats.