How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Traveling Wilburys, Delirious?, Radish, AC/DC, Ocean Colour Scene, The Charlatans, The Christians, Brian May, Neil Young, Beverley Craven, Puressence
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (47/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who appears briefly in the music video for “The Hardest Button to Button” by The White Stripes?
- A Ringo Starr
- B Beck
- C David Bowie
2. Which band collaborated with numerous artists, including Babyshambles and Carl Barât, to cover “Janie Jones”?
- A The Clash
- B Arctic Monkeys
- C The Libertines
3. What genre best describes Chikinki’s single “Assassinator 13”?
- A Electropop
- B Heavy metal
- C Folk
4. Which line is from Taking Back Sunday’s “Liar (It Takes One To Know One)”?
- A “All our secrets they are tailored trouble”
- B “Every whisper, every sigh”
- C “Out of the ashes a brighter flame arise”
5. What style is Devendra Banhart’s “At the Hop” known for?
- A Freak-folk
- B Punk rock
- C Jazz fusion
6. Who is credited with writing Funeral For A Friend’s “History”?
- A Matthew Davies-Kreye
- B Terry Date
- C Funeral For A Friend
7. Which Young Knives song references “mixing blue with green” in its lyrics?
- A “Weekends and Bleak Days (Hot Summer)”
- B “The Decision”
- C “She’s Attracted To”
8. Which album does Starsailor’s single “Born Again” belong to?
- A *Love Is Here*
- B *Silence Is Easy*
- C *On the Outside*
9. Who produced Doves’ “The Man Who Told Everything”?
- A Brian Eno
- B Steve Osborne
- C Doves
10. In which year did Elton John release “All That I’m Allowed (I’m Thankful)”?
- A 2002
- B 2004
- C 2006
11. Which Avril Lavigne single features a cameo by her real-life friend Monique?
- A “Complicated”
- B “My Happy Ending”
- C “Nobody’s Home”
12. What does “Hljómalind” by Sigur Rós refer to?
- A A waterfall in Iceland
- B A record store
- C A historic battle
Tracklist
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1 . Fun Lovin’ Criminals – The Fun Lovin’ CriminalFeatured on the 1996 album “Come Find Yourself”.
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2 . Traveling Wilburys – She’s My BabyFeatured on the 1990 album “Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3”.
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3 . Delirious? – DeeperFeatured on the 1997 album “King of Fools”.
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4 . Radish – Simple SincerityFeatured on the 1997 album “Restraining Bolt”.
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5 . AC/DC – MoneytalksFeatured on the 1990 album “The Razors Edge”.
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6 . Ocean Colour Scene – Better DayFeatured on the 1997 album “Marchin’ Already”.
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7 . The Charlatans – Me In Time
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8 . The Christians – FatherFeatured on the 1992 album “Happy in Hell”.
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9 . Brian May – Back To The LightFeatured on the 1992 album “Back to the Light”.
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10 . Neil Young – Change Your MindFeatured on the 1994 album “Sleeps with Angels”.
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11 . Beverley Craven – Mollie’s SongFeatured on the 1993 album “Love Scenes”. |
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12 . Puressence – FireFeatured on the 1996 album “Puressence”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Beck makes a cameo in “The Hardest Button to Button,” wearing a white suit as he hands Jack White a box. Michel Gondry’s direction creatively interprets the rhythm with mirroring visuals.
2. The Libertines reunited artists, including Babyshambles and Carl Barât, for a charitable collaboration on “Janie Jones.” This marked a milestone post-split, despite recording without a reunion.
3. Chikinki’s “Assassinator 13” falls under electropop, reflecting their fusion of mechanized guitar rhythms with dance and electronic elements, distinguishing their unique sound style.
4. Taking Back Sunday’s lyrics, “All our secrets they are tailored trouble,” are showcased in “Liar (It Takes One To Know One).” The track explores themes of secrecy and doubt.
5. Devendra Banhart championed the freak-folk genre with “At the Hop,” noted for its whimsical lyrics and minimalist production, resonating with Banhart’s experimental folk revival persona.
6. Funeral For A Friend is credited collectively for “History,” from their album “Hours.” The track encapsulates their post-hardcore style with contributions from all band members.
7. Young Knives’ “The Decision” mentions “mixing blue with green.” This choice lyric underscores personal agency, reflecting the band’s quirky indie appeal showcased in “Voices of Animals and Men.”
8. Starsailor released “Born Again” on their album *Silence Is Easy*, a 2003 record featuring distinct tracks penned and produced by the band, capturing their introspective musicality.
9. Produced and mixed by Doves with Steve Osborne, “The Man Who Told Everything” features additional engineering, highlighting Doves’ collaborative production effort on their debut album.
10. 2004 saw the release of “All That I’m Allowed (I’m Thankful)” by Elton John, featured on his album *Peachtree Road*, blending personal gratitude themes with harmonious melodies.
11. Avril Lavigne’s “Nobody’s Home” video includes her friend Monique. Known for its darker tone, the video complements the song’s themes of alienation and struggle.
12. “Hljómalind,” a track by Sigur Rós, nods to a record store that translates to “a wellspring of sounds,” reflecting their deep connection to Icelandic cultural and musical heritage.
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