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 Rutles, Alisha’s Attic, The Wannadies, Urge Overkill, Westbam, Tindersticks, David Bowie, Propellerheads, Tricky, Bomb The Bass, Nine Inch Nails, INXS
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which fake band released “Shangri-La,” a song involved in a plagiarism lawsuit against Oasis?
- A Spinal Tap
- B The Rutles
- C The Monkees
2. What is notable about Alisha’s character in Alisha’s Attic’s second single?
- A She is a werewolf
- B Her sweet demeanor hides a devilish side
- C She is actually a ghost
3. “Might Be Stars” by The Wannadies is a playful commentary on which topic?
- A Taxes and accounting
- B Aspiring to rock stardom
- C The weather
4. Which film prominently featured Urge Overkill’s cover of “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon”?
- A Reservoir Dogs
- B Pulp Fiction
- C Jackie Brown
5. Which genre best describes WestBam’s track “Bam Bam Bam”?
- A Jazz fusion
- B Hard trance and techno
- C Country
6. What themes are explored in Tindersticks’ song “Rented Rooms”?
- A Permanent relationships
- B Fleeting romantic encounters
- C Car ownership
7. What was unique about how David Bowie released “Telling Lies”?
- A It was released on a Floppy Disk
- B It was the first-ever downloadable single by a major artist
- C It was only on vinyl
8. Propellerheads’ track “Bang On!” appeared in which video game?
- A Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
- B Wipeout 64
- C FIFA 98
9. What song sample was used in Tricky’s track featuring Alison Goldfrapp?
- A “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin
- B “Suffer” by Smashing Pumpkins
- C “Blitzkrieg Bop” by Ramones
10. How did “The Air You Breathe” by Bomb the Bass contribute to UK dance music?
- A Introduced reggae rhythms
- B Reinforced moodier, layered soundscapes
- C Revived disco
11. Nine Inch Nails’ single “Sin” includes a cover of which band’s song?
- A Queen
- B The Beatles
- C Aerosmith
12. Where did INXS’s song “Taste It” peak on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart?
- A Number 9
- B Number 35
- C Number 5
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 46/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Rutles – Shangri-LaFeatured on the 1997 album “Archaeology”.
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2 . Alisha’s Attic – Alisha Rules The WorldFeatured on the 1994 album “Alisha Rules the World”.
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3 . The Wannadies – Might Be StarsFeatured on the 1994 album “Be a Girl”.
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4 . Urge Overkill – Girl You’Ll Be A Woman SoonFeatured on the 1994 album “Pulp Fiction : Soundtrack”.
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5 . Westbam – Bam Bam BamFeatured on the 1997 album “Bam Bam Bam”.
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6 . Tindersticks – Rented RoomsFeatured on the 1996 album “Curtains”.
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7 . David Bowie – Telling LiesFeatured on the 1998 album “Earthling“.
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8 . Propellerheads – Bang On!Featured on the 1995 album “Decksandrumsandrockandroll”.
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9 . Tricky – PumpkinFeatured on the 1991 album “Maxinquaye“.
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10 . Bomb The Bass – The Air You BreatheFeatured on the 1990 album “Unknown Territory”.
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11 . Nine Inch Nails – SinFeatured on the 1992 album “Pretty Hate Machine“. |
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12 . INXS – Taste ItFeatured on the 1984 album “Welcome to Wherever You Are”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Rutles released “Shangri-La” as a pastiche piece. They created a fictional band in the style of The Beatles, leading to much whimsical legal fun with Oasis over melodies.
2. Alisha, from Alisha’s Attic, has a sweet facade which cleverly hides her more devilish tendencies. Dressing like a fairy doesn’t always mean innocence.
3. The Wannadies’ “Might Be Stars” humorously reflects on the pursuit of rock fame. It’s meta-commentary wrapped in catchy guitar riffs.
4. Urge Overkill’s cover of “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon” found fame thanks to its inclusion in Quentin Tarantino’s cinematic hit “Pulp Fiction.” Soundtrack exposure can be everything.
5. WestBam’s “Bam Bam Bam” is quintessentially hard trance and techno, genres known for their driving beats and club-friendly tunes.
6. Tindersticks’ “Rented Rooms” evokes themes of temporary romances. It serenades the ephemeral connections found within hotel walls.
7. David’s “Telling Lies” took a digital leap as the first downloadable single by a major artist. The internet hype train had surely left the station.
8. Propellerheads’ “Bang On!” was featured in the high-speed racing video game “Wipeout 64.” Great for both gaming and dance-floor domination.
9. Tricky weaved in the sounds of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Suffer” for his track with Alison Goldfrapp. Sampling: the sincerest form of flattery or parody.
10. “The Air You Breathe” by Bomb the Bass showcases moodier and layered soundscapes. Credit Tim Simenon for this transition towards trip-hop.
11. “Sin” by Nine Inch Nails features a cover of Queen’s “Get Down, Make Love.” Adding a touch of EBM flair proved intriguing for fans.
12. “Taste It” by INXS scored a number 5 spot on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. A respectable showing in the early ’90s battle for airwaves.