How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Paloma Faith, Take That, Fake That, Panic! At The Disco, Lil Nas X, Will Young, Stargate, Miike Snow, Nav, Zayn, Mnek, Taylor Swift, London Grammar
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Paloma Faith – Can’t Rely On You |
| The music video is directed by Paul Gore. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “A Perfect Contradiction”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Take That, Fake That – Happy Now |
| The music video is directed by Richard Curtis, Tom Harper. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Progress”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Panic! At The Disco – Say Amen [Saturday Night] |
| The music video is directed by Daniel ‘Cloud’ Campos. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Pray for the Wicked”. |
4 . Lil Nas X – Old Town Road (w/ Billy Ray Cyrus) |
| The music video is directed by Calmatic. |
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Featured on the 2014 album ” “. |
5 . Will Young – Losing Myself |
| The music video is directed by Henry Scholfield. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Echoes”. |
6 . Stargate – Waterfall |
| The music video is directed by Malia James. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Waterfall”. |
7 . Miike Snow – Paddling Out |
| The music video is directed by Andreas Nilsson. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Happy to You”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Nav – Price On My Head (w/ The Weeknd) |
| The music video is directed by Kid. Studio. |
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Featured on the 2022 album “Bad Habits”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Zayn – Befour |
| The music video is directed by Ryan Hope. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Mind of Mine”. |
10 . Mnek – The Rhythm |
| The music video is directed by Clemens Habicht. |
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Featured on the 2012 album ” “. |
11 . Taylor Swift – Delicate |
| The music video is directed by Joseph Kahn. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Reputation”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . London Grammar – Hey Now |
| The music video is directed by Chris Ullens. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “If You Wait”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. C. The sound of “Paddling Out” was influenced by Miike Snow recording in ABBA’s former studio, adding a hint of disco to their electronic stylings. Such neighboring spirits, indeed.
2. C. “Price on My Head” by Nav and The Weeknd immerses itself in the chaos of Toronto, an artistic representation reminiscent of a cinematic adventure.
3. B. Zayn Malik’s “Befour” was an ode to his solo journey post-One Direction, a nod to newfound creative independence.
4. A. In the “Delicate” music video, Taylor Swift becomes invisible, taking her carefree dance moves through eerily oblivious public spaces.
5. A. London Grammar’s “Hey Now” featured in a Dior commercial, adding an elegant yet moody ambiance to the high-end fragrance ad.
6. B. Trey Songz’s “Na Na” puts a nostalgic spin on things by interpolating the chorus from Fugees’ “Fu-Gee-La,” grounding it in ’90s R&B glory.
7. B. The “Lost in Japan – Remix” by Shawn Mendes is enlivened by Zedd’s production, transforming the dreamy original into a dance-ready track.
8. B. “Remind Me to Forget”‘s video visualizes a choreography of chaos, as ballerinas and singers express emotion amid impending cataclysm.
9. B. N-Dubz’s “Say It’s Over” made it to the UK charts through determined album downloads, emphasizing digital prowess over promotional fanfare.
10. B. In the UK, Jonas Blue’s “What I Like About You” earned a Platinum certification, testament to its resounding club appeal and catchy melody.
11. C. The “Stay Awake” video journeyed through the Californian desert, metaphorically aligning with the song’s theme of crossroads in love.
12. C. Kygo’s “Remind Me to Forget” hails from his album “Kids in Love,” where tropical rhythms play host to heartache narratives.
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