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 Wonder Stuff, The Cult, The Grid, Bruce Dickinson, Amanda Marshall, Longpigs, China Drum, Mike Oldfield, Mansun, Paradise Lost, Tears For Fears, Body Count
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 Nineties 90s.
1. Which track by The Wonder Stuff reflects a blend of alternative rock and indie-pop?
- A Drifting Away
- B Sleep Alone
- C A Wish Away
2. What is the nickname of The Cult’s sixth studio album, featuring “Coming Down”?
- A Black Sheep
- B White Shark
- C Blue Moon
3. What position did “Heartbeat” by The Grid reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 7
- B 72
- C 4
4. Which characteristic element enhanced “Shoot All the Clowns” by Bruce Dickinson?
- A Horn section
- B String ensemble
- C Synth pads
5. Who originally recorded the track that Amanda Marshall later released as her debut single?
- A Kristen Hall
- B David Tyson
- C Amanda Marshall herself
6. What was the peak UK chart position for Longpigs’ “Blue Skies”?
- A 21
- B 3
- C 15
7. Which radio session featured China Drum’s “Fall Into Place” in 1996?
- A John Peel session
- B BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge
- C KEXP session
8. What notable instrument does Mike Oldfield play on “Sentinel”?
- A Piano
- B Tubular Bells
- C Marimba
9. What theme is explored in Mansun’s “Being a Girl (Part One)”?
- A The facade of masculinity
- B Feminism emergence
- C Romantic love
10. What element starts Paradise Lost’s “Forever Failure”?
- A Rain sounds
- B Charles Manson’s voice
- C Ocean waves
11. Whose birth name is referenced in “Raoul and the Kings of Spain” by Tears for Fears?
- A Roland Orzabal
- B Curt Smith
- C Ian Stanley
12. Which song on Body Count’s “Born Dead” is a cover of a Billy Roberts track?
- A Hey Joe
- B Street Lobotomy
- C Surviving the Game
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Wonder Stuff – Sleep AloneFeatured on the 1991 album “Never Loved Elvis”.
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2 . The Cult – Coming DownFeatured on the 1994 album “The Cult”.
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3 . The Grid – HeartbeatFeatured on the 1992 album “456”.
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4 . Bruce Dickinson – Shoot All The ClownsFeatured on the 1994 album “Balls to Picasso”.
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5 . Amanda Marshall – Let It RainFeatured on the 1995 album “Amanda Marshall”.
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6 . Longpigs – Blue SkiesFeatured on the 1999 album “Mobile Home”.
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7 . China Drum – Fall Into PlaceFeatured on the 1995 album “Rolling Hills And Soaking Gills”.
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8 . Mike Oldfield – SentinelFeatured on the 1992 album “Tubular Bells II”.
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9 . Mansun – Being A Girl [Part One]Featured on the 1998 album “Six”.
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10 . Paradise Lost – Forever FailureFeatured on the 1995 album “Draconian Times”.
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11 . Tears For Fears – Raoul And The Kings Of SpainFeatured on the 1995 album “Raoul And The Kings Of Spain”. |
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12 . Body Count – Born DeadFeatured on the 1994 album “Born Dead”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Sleep Alone” showcases the Wonder Stuff’s evolution beyond indie-pop with alternative rock elements. It was a part of their third studio album “Never Loved Elvis”.
2. The Cult’s album from which “Coming Down” is taken is known as the “Black Sheep” album, due to its cover art featuring a Manx Loaghtan sheep.
3. “Heartbeat” by The Grid reached number 72 on the UK Singles Chart, while it was more successful in France reaching number 7.
4. Bruce Dickinson’s “Shoot All the Clowns” was notably enhanced by a horn section, adding an energetic swing to the track.
5. Kristen Hall originally recorded the track later released by Amanda Marshall as her debut single in Canada.
6. “Blue Skies” by Longpigs peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1999.
7. China Drum’s “Fall Into Place” was featured during a John Peel session broadcasted on August 24, 1996.
8. Mike Oldfield’s “Sentinel” prominently features the tubular bells, lending the track its distinctive sound.
9. Mansun’s “Being a Girl (Part One)” delves into the theme of male insecurity and the facade of masculinity.
10. “Forever Failure” by Paradise Lost opens with Charles Manson’s voice, adding a haunting element to the track.
11. “Raoul and the Kings of Spain” references Roland Orzabal’s birth name Raoul, highlighting his Spanish-Basque heritage.
12. On Body Count’s album “Born Dead”, “Hey Joe” is a cover tracked influenced by Jimi Hendrix’s version.