How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mark Ronson, Two Door Cinema Club, Linkin Park, You Me At Six, Bullet For My Valentine, Kaleo, Catfish And The Bottlemen, Fyfe Dangerfield, Lonestar, Biffy Clyro, Mumford & Sons, Stereophonics
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (18/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Mark Ronson – Valerie (w/ Amy Winehouse) |
| The music video is directed by Robert Hales. |
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Featured on the 2007 album “Version”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Two Door Cinema Club – Something Good Can Work |
| The music video is directed by Ross Elliot Cooper, Bugsy Riverbank Steel. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Tourist History”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Linkin Park – Burn It Down |
| The music video is directed by Joe Hahn. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Living Things”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . You Me At Six – Liquid Confidence [Nothing To Lose] |
| The music video is directed by Adam Powell. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Hold Me Down”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Bullet For My Valentine – The Last Fight |
| The music video is directed by P.R. Brown. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Fever”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Kaleo – Way Down We Go |
| The music video is directed by Shaun Silva. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “A/B”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Catfish And The Bottlemen – 7 |
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Featured on the 2016 album “The Ride”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Fyfe Dangerfield – She’s Always A Woman |
| The music video is directed by Jai Stokes. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Fly Yellow Moon”. |
9 . Lonestar – Amazed |
| The music video is directed by Trey Fanjoy. |
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Featured on the 1999 album “Lonely Grill”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Biffy Clyro – Bubbles |
| The music video is directed by Corin Hardy. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Only Revolutions”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Mumford & Sons – Snake Eyes |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Wilder Mind“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Stereophonics – Graffiti On The Train |
| The music video is directed by Kelly Jones . |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Graffiti on the Train”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Robert Hales directed the music video for Mark Ronson’s cover featuring Amy Winehouse. The video highlights a theatrical jazz aesthetic.
2. Two Door Cinema Club recorded their debut single at Miloco Studios in London. This was a pivotal step before their wider appeal in 2009.
3. Joe Hahn directed the music video for “Burn It Down” by Linkin Park. The visual style complements the electronic rock sound of the track.
4. “Liquid Confidence” by You Me at Six won the Best Single award at the 2010 Kerrang! Awards. Its infectious sound captured the attention of rock enthusiasts.
5. Don Gilmore was the producer of the Bullet For My Valentine track on the “Fever” album. His production style is evident in the refined, heavy sound.
6. Kaleo’s track peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Rock Airplay chart. Its blues-rock style resonated widely in the U.S. market.
7. Van McCann is credited for the lyrics of Catfish and the Bottlemen’s “7”. His songwriting prowess is a staple of the band’s sound.
8. Fyfe Dangerfield’s cover of “She’s Always a Woman” featured in a John Lewis commercial. The campaign helped boost the song’s popularity.
9. “Amazed” by Lonestar topped both the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks and Hot 100 charts. Its crossover appeal struck a chord with diverse audiences.
10. Josh Homme played lead guitar in Biffy Clyro’s song from “Only Revolutions”. His solo added a distinctive edge to the track.
11. “Wilder Mind” marked Mumford & Sons’ shift from acoustic to electric sound. This album reflected a new artistic direction for the band.
12. The music video for the Stereophonics track from 2013 was filmed at the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool. The locale added grandeur to their performance.
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