How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Hot Hot Heat, The Rakes, Andrew W.K., George Michael, Jet, Pearl Jam, Death From Above 1979, The Rasmus, The Glitterati, The Sunshine Underground, Snow Patrol, Lostprophets
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who co-wrote “Talk to Me, Dance with Me” by Hot Hot Heat?
- A Dante DeCaro and Steve Bays
- B Jack Endino and Steve Bays
- C Dante DeCaro and Jack Endino
2. What is the subject matter of The Rakes’ song “22 Grand Job”?
- A The challenges of urban commuting
- B Life on a £22,000 salary
- C Longing for artistic freedom
3. Which notable event marked the lead-up to the recording of Andrew W.K.’s “Party Hard”?
- A A world tour
- B Recording in a warehouse
- C Andrew W.K. playing all instruments for the demo
4. Which childhood location does George Michael reflect upon in “Round Here”?
- A Kingsbury, London
- B Liverpool
- C Oxford
5. How many different music videos were made for Jet’s “Rollover DJ”?
- A One
- B Two
- C Three
6. What personal themes are explored in Pearl Jam’s “I Am Mine”?
- A Personal transformation
- B Ownership of one’s inner self
- C The pursuit of happiness
7. Which MTV show featured Death From Above 1979’s “Romantic Rights” in its intro?
- A Human Giant
- B TRL
- C Jackass
8. What film did The Rasmus’ “First Day of My Life” draw inspiration from?
- A Although Never
- B Probably Maybe
- C One unspecified movie
9. “Back in Power” is a track from which band’s self-titled album?
- A The Glitterati
- B Death From Above 1979
- C The Rasmus
10. “Commercial Breakdown” was released by which band?
- A The Sunshine Underground
- B The Glitterati
- C Hot Hot Heat
11. What genre shift did Snow Patrol’s “Just Say Yes” represent?
- A From rock to country
- B From indie rock to synthpop
- C From pop to heavy metal
12. Where was Lostprophets’ “Burn Burn” music video filmed?
- A Camden, London
- B New York City, USA
- C Sydney, Australia
For TWELVE “Look Ma, No Mike!” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Hot Hot Heat – Talk To Me Dance With MeFeatured on the 2002 album “Make Up the Breakdown”.
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2 . The Rakes – 22 Grand JobFeatured on the 2004 album “Capture/Release”.
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3 . Andrew W.K. – Party HardFeatured on the 2001 album “I Get Wet”.
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4 . George Michael – Round HereFeatured on the 2004 album “Patience”.
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5 . Jet – Rollover D.J.Featured on the 2003 album “Get Born”.
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6 . Pearl Jam – I Am MineFeatured on the 2002 album “Riot Act”.
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7 . Death From Above 1979 – Romantic RightsFeatured on the 2004 album “You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine”.
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8 . The Rasmus – First Day Of My LifeFeatured on the 2003 album “Dead Letters”.
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9 . The Glitterati – Back In PowerFeatured on the 2005 album “The Glitterati”.
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10 . The Sunshine Underground – Commercial BreakdownFeatured on the 2006 album “Raise the Alarm”.
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11 . Snow Patrol – Just Say YesFeatured on the 2009 album “Up to Now”. |
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12 . Lostprophets – Burn BurnFeatured on the 2003 album “Start Something”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Talk to Me, Dance with Me” is credited to Dante DeCaro and Steve Bays, highlighting a collaborative approach. The track is a notable part of Sub Pop’s early 2000s catalog.
2. “22 Grand Job” delves into the monotony of a £22,000-a-year salary, exploring the balance of financial security against personal aspiration in urban life.
3. Andrew W.K. recorded all instruments for the “Party Hard” demo, showcasing his multifaceted skills before incorporating session musicians for the final cut.
4. “Round Here” sees George Michael reminiscing about his younger days in Kingsbury, London, infusing the song with a personal and nostalgic sentiment.
5. Jet’s “Rollover DJ” was supported by two music video editions, aimed at different markets to bolster the track’s international reach.
6. “I Am Mine” by Pearl Jam was penned to convey themes of personal autonomy and existential self-reflection, underscoring the significance of individual control.
7. “Romantic Rights” by Death From Above 1979 was used in the intro to MTV’s “Human Giant,” enhancing the band’s visibility through TV exposure.
8. “First Day of My Life” by The Rasmus was inspired by an unspecified movie phrase, adding an intriguing element to its lyrical genesis.
9. From their self-titled debut, “Back in Power” by The Glitterati typifies the band’s energetic rock style during their initial ascent on the UK charts.
10. “Commercial Breakdown,” a single by The Sunshine Underground, contributed to their identity in the British nu-rave scene during the mid-2000s.
11. “Just Say Yes” marked Snow Patrol’s transition towards a more synthpop-oriented sound, deviating from their traditional rock roots.
12. The music video for Lostprophets’ “Burn Burn” was filmed at The Roundhouse in Camden, a venue known for its vibrant music scene.
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