How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Ataris, The Streets, The White Stripes, The Mars Volta, Turin Brakes, Sébastien Tellier, Biffy Clyro, Mercury Rev, Chad, Ian Brown, Trucks, Bob Dylan
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. In which song do The Ataris reference a “Black Flag sticker”?
- A “Ocean Avenue”
- B “The Boys of Summer”
- C “Welcome to Paradise”
2. Who directed the music video for “Everything Is Borrowed” by The Streets?
- A Spike Jonze
- B Jérémie Rozan
- C Chris Cunningham
3. Which model stars in The White Stripes’ “I Just Don’t Know What to Do with Myself” video?
- A Kate Moss
- B Naomi Campbell
- C Gisele Bündchen
4. “Inertiatic ESP” by The Mars Volta is part of a concept album featuring which character?
- A Tommy Walker
- B Ziggy Stardust
- C Cerpin Taxt
5. Turin Brakes’ song “5 Mile (These Are The Days)” comes from which album?
- A “Ether Song”
- B “The Optimist LP”
- C “JackInABox”
6. Which musician played drums on Sébastien Tellier’s track from the album “Politics”?
- A Neil Peart
- B Ringo Starr
- C Tony Allen
7. Where was Biffy Clyro’s “My Recovery Injection” recorded?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Monnow Valley Studio
- C Electric Lady Studios
8. “Nite and Fog” is a track from which Mercury Rev album?
- A “Deserter’s Songs”
- B “All Is Dream”
- C “Snowflake Midnight”
9. In which movie do Chad and Ryan perform the song “I Don’t Dance”?
- A High School Musical 3: Senior Year
- B Camp Rock
- C High School Musical 2
10. Which artist features on Ian Brown’s “Illegal Attacks”?
- A Sinéad O’Connor
- B Alanis Morissette
- C Dolores O’Riordan
11. “It’s Just Porn Mum” by Trucks features which notable figure in its music video?
- A Hugh Hefner
- B Ron Jeremy
- C Jenna Jameson
12. Which instrument does Charlie McCoy play in Bob Dylan’s “Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I’ll Go Mine)”?
- A Harmonica
- B Trumpet
- C Mandolin
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Ataris – The Boys Of SummerFeatured on the 2003 album “So Long, Astoria”.
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2 . The Streets – Everything Is BorrowedFeatured on the 2008 album “Everything Is Borrowed”.
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3 . The White Stripes – I Just Don’t Know What To Do With MyselfFeatured on the 2003 album “Elephant“.
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4 . The Mars Volta – Inertiatic EspFeatured on the 2003 album “De-Loused In The Comatorium“.
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5 . Turin Brakes – 5 Mile [These Are The Days]Featured on the 2003 album “Ether Song”.
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6 . Sébastien Tellier – La RitournelleFeatured on the 2005 album “Politics”.
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7 . Biffy Clyro – My Recovery InjectionFeatured on the 2004 album “Infinity Land”.
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8 . Mercury Rev – Nite And FogFeatured on the 2001 album “All Is Dream”.
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9 . Chad – I Don’t Dance
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10 . Ian Brown – Illegal AttacksFeatured on the 2007 album “The World Is Yours”.
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11 . Trucks – It’s Just Porn MumFeatured on the 2003 album “Juice”. |
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12 . Bob Dylan – Most Likely You Go Your Way [And I’ll Go Mine]Featured on the 1966 album “Blonde on Blonde“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Ataris referenced a “Black Flag sticker” in their cover of “The Boys of Summer,” updating the Don Henley original. The change adds a punk rock flair fitting for their early 2000s pop-punk style.
2. Jérémie Rozan directed the video for “Everything Is Borrowed.” Known for creative collaborations, Rozan worked with Mike Skinner to capture the album’s introspective themes.
3. Kate Moss features in The White Stripes’ video for “I Just Don’t Know What to Do with Myself,” directed by Sofia Coppola. Her pole dance notably impressed viewers with its monochrome elegance.
4. “Inertiatic ESP” features the character Cerpin Taxt from The Mars Volta’s concept album journey. His tale of coma and consciousness provides the framework for the album *De-Loused in the Comatorium*.
5. Turin Brakes’ “5 Mile (These Are The Days)” is from their album “Ether Song.” This release marked a shift from acoustic to alternative rock, expanding their sound and audience.
6. Tony Allen played drums on Sébastien Tellier’s song from the album Politics. His contribution added a distinctive Afrobeat touch that complemented the eclectic style.
7. Biffy Clyro recorded “My Recovery Injection” at Monnow Valley Studio. Recognized for its raw energy, the track aligns with the band’s complex yet catchy rock arrangements.
8. “Nite and Fog” appears on Mercury Rev’s album “All Is Dream.” The band’s psychedelic roots shine through with lush orchestrations and dreamlike soundscapes.
9. “I Don’t Dance” is performed in the television movie High School Musical 2. The song accompanies a lively baseball scene highlighting the blend of athleticism and art.
10. Sinéad O’Connor features on Ian Brown’s “Illegal Attacks,” lending her voice to this provocative anti-war anthem. The track highlights issues like military conflicts and political controversies.
11. Ron Jeremy appeared in the music video for “It’s Just Porn Mum” by Trucks. His cameo humorously underlined the song’s commentary on adult content’s prevalence.
12. In “Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I’ll Go Mine),” Charlie McCoy played the trumpet. His contribution, along with the other session musicians, enriched the folk rock sound of Dylan’s *Blonde on Blonde* album.