How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Elvis Costello, Paul Weller & Andy Lewis, Just Jack, Jamie Cullum, Audioslave, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Travis, Manic Street Preachers, Sam Sparro, Pendulum, The Cooper Temple Clause, Muse
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What unique numerical symbolisms are explored in Elvis Costello’s “45”?
- A Fibonacci sequence
- B Vehicle speed limits
- C The year 1945
2. Who collaborated with Paul Weller on the 2007 single “Are You Trying To Be Lonely?”?
- A Andy Lewis
- B Elton John
- C Mick Jagger
3. Which actor appears in the music video for Just Jack’s “The Day I Died”?
- A James Nesbitt
- B Benedict Cumberbatch
- C Colin Farrell
4. Which genre does Jamie Cullum’s “Get Your Way” primarily represent?
- A Heavy metal
- B Vocal jazz
- C Country
5. What is a notable lyrical theme in Audioslave’s song “Original Fire”?
- A Socioeconomic disparity
- B Memories of youth
- C Golden soldiers
6. Which city was the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion formed in?
- A Chicago
- B New York City
- C Los Angeles
7. What major festival event is referenced in Travis Scott’s “My Eyes”?
- A Coachella
- B Astroworld Festival
- C Lollapalooza
8. Who is honored in the Manic Street Preachers’ tribute song released in 2001?
- A Martin Luther King Jr.
- B Paul Robeson
- C Rosa Parks
9. Which philosophical theme is central in Sam Sparro’s “Black and Gold”?
- A Existentialism
- B Solipsism
- C Cartesian dualism
10. What track from Pendulum’s debut album features a Metallica song excerpt during live shows?
- A Propane Nightmares
- B Slam
- C Watercolour
11. Which release format includes a live version of “Let’s Kill Music” by The Cooper Temple Clause?
- A Compact disc
- B Maxi single
- C Vinyl
12. What notable scientific theory is referenced in Muse’s “Butterflies and Hurricanes”?
- A Relativity
- B Chaos theory
- C Quantum mechanics
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here and here
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1 . Elvis Costello – 45Featured on the 2002 album “When I Was Cruel”.
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2 . Paul Weller & Andy Lewis – Are You Trying To Be Lonely?
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3 . Just Jack – The Day I DiedFeatured on the 2009 album “All Night Cinema”.
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4 . Jamie Cullum – Get Your WayFeatured on the 2005 album “Catching Tales“.
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5 . Audioslave – Original FireFeatured on the 2006 album “Revelations”.
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6 . The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Burn It OffFeatured on the 2004 album “Damage”.
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7 . Travis – My EyesFeatured on the 2007 album “The Boy With No Name”.
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8 . Manic Street Preachers – Let Robeson SingFeatured on the 2001 album “Know Your Enemy”.
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9 . Sam Sparro – Black & GoldFeatured on the 2008 album “Sam Sparro”.
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10 . Pendulum – SlamFeatured on the 2005 album “Hold Your Colour”.
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11 . The Cooper Temple Clause – Let’s Kill MusicFeatured on the 2002 album “See This Through And Leave”. |
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12 . Muse – Butterflies And HurricanesFeatured on the 2003 album “Absolution“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Costello’s “45” creatively combines the number 45’s varied meanings: the year 1945, 45 rpm vinyl, and the .45 caliber gun. It’s a lyrical tapestry of personal and historical reflection.
2. Andy Lewis partnered with Paul Weller for “Are You Trying To Be Lonely?”, forging a soulful collaboration that brought them chart success.
3. “The Day I Died” video stars James Nesbitt, featuring his performance in a narrative selected by Elton John for its unique storytelling.
4. “Get Your Way” delves into vocal jazz and blue-eyed soul, highlighting Jamie Cullum’s stylistic diversity and production finesse by Dan Nakamura.
5. Audioslave’s “Original Fire” sings of “golden soldiers,” a poetic call-back that infuses the track with nostalgia and fiery memories.
6. Bluesy rockers The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion hail from New York City, blending diverse genres into their dynamic performances.
7. “My Eyes” nods to the tragic Astroworld Festival crowd crush, weaving personal and public chaos into its lyrical landscape.
8. Manic Street Preachers commemorated Paul Robeson, integrating both homage and history into their moving lyrical tribute.
9. “Black and Gold” explores existential themes, probing life’s meaning amidst spiritual skepticism, challenging listeners with its introspective lyrics.
10. Live renditions of Pendulum’s “Slam” include a Metallica twist with “Master of Puppets,” merging techno flair with metal intensity.
11. The Cooper Temple Clause included a live cut of “Let’s Kill Music” on their album’s bonus disc, giving fans a raw, energetic experience.
12. Muse’s “Butterflies and Hurricanes” flirts with chaos theory, using the butterfly effect as a metaphor for transformational change amidst cosmos chaos.