How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Cake, The Hidden Cameras, The View, Clearlake, Backstreet Boys, Supergrass, Snow Patrol, The Raconteurs, Cabaret Voltaire, The Cooper Temple Clause, Klaxons, Hell Is For Heroes
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (44/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What key piece of clothing is highlighted in Cake’s song “Short Skirt/Long Jacket”?
- A A long jacket
- B A short skirt
- C Both a short skirt and a long jacket
2. Where did “I Believe in the Good of Life” by The Hidden Cameras originally appear?
- A “Ecce Homo” album
- B “Whole New Thing” film
- C “Mississauga Goddam” album
3. Which country saw “5 Rebbecca’s” achieve its highest chart position?
- A England
- B United States
- C Scotland
4. What year marks the initial release of “Something To Look Forward To” by Clearlake?
- A 1999
- B 2000
- C 2001
5. Which producer worked on the Backstreet Boys’ song “Just Want You to Know”?
- A Dr. Luke
- B Pharrell Williams
- C Timbaland
6. What unique location was used for filming the music video for Supergrass’s “Low C”?
- A Big Sur
- B Weeki Wachee Springs
- C Niagara Falls
7. How does Snow Patrol’s “How to Be Dead” lyrically distinguish itself?
- A It details a dream
- B It’s a couple’s conversation
- C It narrates a breakup
8. Who collaborated with Jack White in writing “Broken Boy Soldier”?
- A Brendan Benson
- B Johnny Marr
- C Paul McCartney
9. Cabaret Voltaire recorded “Nag Nag Nag” in a particular studio instead of their usual space. Where was this studio located?
- A Sheffield
- B London
- C Manchester
10. On which album did The Cooper Temple Clause include “Homo Sapiens”?
- A “See This Through and Leave”
- B “Kick Up the Fire and Let the Flames Break Loose”
- C “Make This Your Own”
11. Which famous figure influenced the lyrics of Klaxons’ “Magick”?
- A Nostradamus
- B Aleister Crowley
- C Isaac Newton
12. What notable accolade did “The Neon Handshake” receive from Rock Sound magazine?
- A Best new artist
- B Best comeback album
- C Album of the Year
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 44/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . Cake – Short Skirt / Long Jacket |
‘I want a girl who knows what’s best’
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| In the music video for “Short Skirt/Long Jacket” by Cake, the band chose not to appear; instead, director and lead singer John McCrea created a low-budget man-on-the-street montage with random individuals listening to the song on a portable CD player, sharing unfiltered, sometimes negative, reactions. |
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Featured on the 2001 album “Comfort Eagle”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . The Hidden Cameras – I Believe In The Good Of Life |
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Featured on the 2001 album “Ecce Homo”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . The View – 5 Rebbeccas |
| With its messy and authentic sound, the track “5 Rebecca’s” by The View, a band from Dundee, Scotland, is produced by Oasis producer Owen Morris. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Which Bitch?”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Clearlake – Something To Look Forward To |
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Featured on the 2001 album “Lido”. More by the same : Wikipedia |
5 . Backstreet Boys – Just Want You To Know |
‘Wrapped around your finger, always on my mind’
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| Directed by Marc Klasfeld, the music video for “Just Want You To Know” by the Backstreet Boys turns the boy band into raging fans of Sphynkter, a fictional heavy metal band. |
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Featured on the 2005 album “Never Gone”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Supergrass – Low C |
‘Oh the way you turned my head, ooooh’
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| The music video for Supergrass’ “Low C” is directed by Garth Jennings. |
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Featured on the 2005 album “Road to Rouen”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Snow Patrol – How To Be Dead |
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Featured on the 2004 album “Final Straw”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . The Raconteurs – Broken Boy Soldier |
‘I’m through ripping myself off’
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Featured on the 2006 album “Broken Boy Soldiers”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Cabaret Voltaire – Nag Nag Nag |
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10 . The Cooper Temple Clause – Homo Sapiens |
‘Havin’ a ball just being a man’
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| In “Homo Sapiens” by Cooper Temple Clause, vocalist Tom Bellamy renders verbose, nihilistic lyrics amidst a backdrop of aggressive, drill-like sounds. |
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Featured on the 2007 album “Make This Your Own”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Klaxons – Magick |
| Klaxons’ track “Magick” blends a myriad of hooks with guitars and crafty electronic arrangement. Overusing a neon glow green paint, the music video for “Magick” unfolds as the band experiments with Runes-like formulas and culminates in a striking scene where blindfolds are removed, revealing completely black eyes. |
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Featured on the 2007 album “Myths of the Near Future”. |
12 . Hell Is For Heroes – Night Vision |
‘I’ve been waiting for this night To open my eyes’
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Featured on the 2003 album “The Neon Handshake”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Both a short skirt and a long jacket are symbolically significant in the song. It’s a fusion of modern fashion preferences, driving the narrative shift from empowerment to societal roles.
2. “I Believe in the Good of Life” got its start on the “Ecce Homo” album, showcasing The Hidden Cameras’ unique blend of eclectic and indie influences.
3. “5 Rebbecca’s” climbed to number two in Scotland, a feat not mirrored on the UK Singles Chart where it languished well behind.
4. Clearlake’s “Something To Look Forward To” saw daylight in 2000. Its slightly elusive release date varies slightly across different sources.
5. The crafting of “Just Want You to Know” bears the mark of Dr. Luke, known for his extensive production work with many pop artists.
6. Supergrass ventured to Weeki Wachee Springs for their “Low C” video, an atypical site that’s more accustomed to mermaids than rock bands.
7. The lyrical heart of “How to Be Dead” lies in a candid exchange between partners, adding depth to the indie rock tune.
8. Jack White teamed up with Brendan Benson for “Broken Boy Soldier,” marking a creative collaboration at the heart of The Raconteurs’ sound.
9. Cabaret Voltaire stepped into a London studio for recording “Nag Nag Nag,” diverging from their usual Sheffield setting to catch a different scene.
10. “Homo Sapiens” found its way onto “Make This Your Own,” a testament to The Cooper Temple Clause’s evolving sound before their 2007 disbandment.
11. Aleister Crowley’s enchantment of symbols and mysticism pepper the lyrics of “Magick,” lending it an esoteric edge.
12. “The Neon Handshake” received the Rock Sound magazine’s accolade of “Album of the Year,” a nod to its impactful rock presence.
For THE FULL ‘VOUS AVEZ DIT BIZARRE’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
Bizarre Quotes • I want a girl who knows what’s best (Cake) • Wrapped around your finger, always on my mind (Backstreet Boys) • Oh the way you turned my head, ooooh (Supergrass) • I’m through ripping myself off (The Raconteurs) • Havin’ a ball just being a man (The Cooper Temple Clause) • I’ve been waiting for this night To open my eyes (Hell Is For Heroes)
Music-wise : Pop, Punk, Rock, Indie Rock
