How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The 1975, Paolo Nutini, Justin Bieber, Lower Than Atlantis, Lawson, Kids In Glass Houses, Union J, Paramore, Niall Horan, Jorja Smith, Josh Groban, Ludovico Einaudi
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . The 1975 – Give Yourself A Try |
| The music video is directed by Diane Martel. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Paolo Nutini – Let Me Down Easy |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Caustic Love”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Justin Bieber – All Around The World (w/ Ludacris) |
| The music video is directed by Life Garland. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Believe”. |
4 . Lower Than Atlantis – Here We Go |
| The music video is directed by Daniel Broadley. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Lower Than Atlantis”. |
5 . Lawson – When She Was Mine |
| The music video is directed by Declan Whitebloom. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Chapman Square”. |
6 . Kids In Glass Houses – Undercover Lover (w/ Frankie Sandford) |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Dirt”. |
7 . Union J – Carry You |
| The music video is directed by Wellplastic . |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Union J”. |
8 . Paramore – Monster |
| The music video is directed by Shane Drake. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Transformers: Dark of the Moon – The Album”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Niall Horan – This Town |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Flicker”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Jorja Smith – February 3rd |
| The music video is directed by Shaun James Grant. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Lost & Found”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Josh Groban – To Where You Are |
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Featured on the 2001 album “Josh Groban”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Ludovico Einaudi – I Giorni |
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Featured on the 2001 album “I Giorni”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The 1975 had their song nominated for Best Rock Song at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. The track was influenced by Joy Division’s “Disorder”.
2. Paolo Nutini’s single was used in “Alien: Covenant.” Soul and soul rock genres blended with Bettye LaVette’s co-writing.
3. “All Around the World” by Justin Bieber features Ludacris, marking their second collaboration following “Baby”. The track was part of the “Believe” album.
4. Lower Than Atlantis’ opening track on their self-titled album was once a B-side. A surprising evolution from demo to single.
5. Lawson debuted with a single that hit number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The song’s production included a high-rise performance in its music video.
6. Kids In Glass Houses recorded “Undercover Lover” featuring Frankie Sandford. The track later saw Frankie gain fame under her married name, Frankie Bridge.
7. Union J released “Carry You” after signing with Sony Music’s RCA Records. The track served as their debut single from their first studio album.
8. “Monster” was Paramore’s first single following the Farro brothers’ departure. The track appeared on the “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” soundtrack.
9. Niall Horan’s debut solo single is identified with the folk genre. It led the album “Flicker” with a calm acoustic presence.
10. Jorja Smith released “February 3rd” in May 2018, featured on her debut album. The R&B track showcases her songwriting abilities alongside collaborative producers.
11. Josh Groban’s debut single was penned by Richard Marx and Linda Thompson. The song’s lyrical depth focused on longing themes.
12. Ludovico Einaudi’s “I Giorni” was inspired by a twelfth-century folk song from Mali. The work is characterized by minimalism and a rich emotional texture.
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