How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Muse, My Chemical Romance, Pixie Lott, Maroon 5, Linkin Park, Lil Peep, The Killers, One Direction, Chase & Status, Chris Brown, Wilkinson, Trippie Redd
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What unique feature does Muse’s song “Pressure” have according to Matt Bellamy?
- A A different rhythm every minute
- B A different riff every 10 seconds
- C A different chorus after each verse
2. On which video game does My Chemical Romance’s “Na Na Na” have a version in Simlish?
- A Rock Band
- B Guitar Hero Live
- C The Sims 3
3. Which rapper is featured on Pixie Lott’s song released on November 4, 2011?
- A Pusha T
- B Drake
- C Kanye West
4. Which actress stars in the music video for Maroon 5’s “Wait”?
- A Alexandra Daddario
- B Gal Gadot
- C Scarlett Johansson
5. What musical style influences the verses of Linkin Park’s “Waiting for the End”?
- A Jazz
- B Reggae
- C Country
6. Which track features animations by Bryson Michael in its music video?
- A “Life Is Beautiful” by Lil Peep
- B “D.A.N.C.E.” by Justice
- C “Take On Me” by A-ha
7. What song by The Killers was influenced by Bruce Springsteen’s sound?
- A “Human”
- B “When You Were Young”
- C “Mr. Brightside”
8. Which One Direction track did Ed Sheeran help write in a bathroom?
- A “Story of My Life”
- B “18”
- C “What Makes You Beautiful”
9. What is the theme of the Chase & Status song featuring Liam Bailey?
- A Ambition and resilience
- B Heartbreak
- C Joy and celebration
10. Which album features the Chris Brown song with Future and Young Thug?
- A “Royalty”
- B “Heartbreak on a Full Moon”
- C “X”
11. Where did Wilkinson’s “Afterglow” feature a statistical depiction of a relationship?
- A Lyrics
- B Music video
- C Album cover
12. What inspired the cover art for Trippie Redd’s “Topanga”?
- A Renaissance paintings
- B Gorillaz style
- C Comic books
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Tracklist
1 . Muse – Pressure |
| The music video is directed by Lance Drake. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Simulation Theory”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . My Chemical Romance – Na Na Na [Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na] |
| The music video is directed by Roboshobo & Gerard Way. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Pixie Lott – What Do You Take Me For? (w/ Pusha T) |
| The music video is directed by Declan Whitebloom. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Young Foolish Happy”. |
4 . Maroon 5 – Wait |
| The music video is directed by David Meyers. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Red Pill Blues”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Linkin Park – Waiting For The End |
| The music video is directed by Joe Hahn. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “A Thousand Suns”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Lil Peep – Life Is Beautiful |
| The music video is directed by Olivia Pintz. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . The Killers – When You Were Young |
| The music video is directed by Anthony Mandler. |
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Featured on the 2006 album “Sam’s Town”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . One Direction – 18 |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Four”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Chase & Status – Big Man (w/ Liam Bailey) |
| The music video is directed by Taichi Kimura. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Brand New Machine”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Chris Brown – High End (w/ Future & Young Thug) |
| The music video is directed by Chris Brown & Carlos ‘Spiff Tv’ Suarez. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Heartbreak on a Full Moon”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Wilkinson – Afterglow |
| The music video is directed by Remy Cayuela. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Lazers Not Included”. |
12 . Trippie Redd – Topanga |
| The music video is directed by Kenneth Cappello. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “A Love Letter to You 3”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Muse’s “Pressure” boasts a frenetic structure with a riff-switch every 10 seconds. This playful complexity is highlighted by interchanging riffs and a power pop sound.
2. “Na Na Na” by My Chemical Romance appeared in The Sims 3, voiced in Simlish, an in-game language. A testament to its pop-punk appeal, the song crossed media boundaries.
3. Pixie Lott’s single features American rapper Pusha T. The collaboration highlights the track’s pop blend and diverse vocal interplay.
4. Alexandra Daddario took center stage in Maroon 5’s “Wait” music video, directed by Dave Meyers. The video was notable for its visual creativity and star power.
5. “Waiting for the End” by Linkin Park intriguingly incorporates reggae influences in the verses, adding an unexpected twist to their usual sound.
6. Lil Peep’s “Life Is Beautiful” video showcases animations by Bryson Michael, adding a visual flair to the posthumous release.
7. “When You Were Young” channels the heartland rock essence of Springsteen, further advancing The Killers’ sonic exploration beyond their debut.
8. One Direction’s “18” owes its origins to Ed Sheeran’s ingenuity, written in a Danish hotel bathroom, adding a personal touch to its creation story.
9. The Chase & Status ft. Liam Bailey song explores themes of ambition and resilience, captured through the vocals and production.
10. Chris Brown’s “Heartbreak on a Full Moon” houses the track with Future and Young Thug, reflecting collaborative versatility.
11. In Wilkinson’s “Afterglow” music video, a relationship is humorously depicted through statistics. This narrative device resonates with the song’s themes of memory and time.
12. Trippie Redd’s “Topanga” cover art is inspired by Gorillaz, merging cartoonish aesthetics with musical narrative strength.
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