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 Mend, Paul Weller, Arctic Monkeys, Foals, Muse, Mumford & Sons, James Bay, Royal Blood, Bruce Springsteen, Flux Pavilion, Softengine, Rumer
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . The Mend – Where Were You |
| The music video is directed by Rik Cordero. |
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2 . Paul Weller – No Tears To Cry |
| The music video is directed by Julian Temple . |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Wake Up the Nation”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Arctic Monkeys – My Propeller |
| The music video is directed by ThirtyTwo. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Humbug“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Foals – In Degrees |
| The music video is directed by Aaron Brown. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Muse – Dead Inside |
| The music video is directed by Robert Hales. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Drones“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Mumford & Sons – Tompkins Square Park |
| The music video is directed by Thomas Wirthensohn. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Wilder Mind“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . James Bay – If You Ever Want To Be In Love |
| The music video is directed by Sophie Mueller. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Chaos and the Calm”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Royal Blood – Come On Over |
| The music video is directed by Arnaud Boutin · Camille Dauteuille · Clement Dozier. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Royal Blood”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Bruce Springsteen – American Beauty |
| The music video is directed by Thom Zimny. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “American Beauty (EP)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Flux Pavilion – Daydreamer (w/ Example) |
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11 . Softengine – Something Better |
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Featured on the 2014 album “We Created the World”. |
12 . Rumer – Alfie |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Seasons of My Soul”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Where Were You” tackles themes of betrayal and absence, reflecting on someone failing to support when needed.
2. Paul Weller’s “No Tears To Cry” was influenced by producer Johnny Franz, known for his work with Dusty Springfield.
3. Arctic Monkeys’ album “Humbug” opens with the song of the same title and was released in 2009.
4. The music video for Foals’ “In Degrees” was directed by Aaron Brown, adding a visual layer to the track.
5. Muse’s seventh studio album, *Drones*, features the lead single recorded in Vancouver at The Warehouse Studio.
6. Tompkins Square Park in New York is the focus of the song by Mumford & Sons, reflecting on romantic tension.
7. James Bay’s “If You Ever Want to Be in Love” was recorded at Blackbird Studio, known for its high-quality sound.
8. Royal Blood’s song was featured on the soundtracks for WWE 2K15 and Guitar Hero Live, enhancing its reach.
9. Bruce Springsteen released “American Beauty” on 12-inch vinyl for Record Store Day, alongside a digital release.
10. Flux Pavilion collaborated with Example on a 2012 track, mixing dubstep and vocal energy into one package.
11. Softengine’s “Something Better” reached eleventh place at Eurovision 2014, marking Finland’s performance success.
12. British singer Rumer recorded “Alfie” for her 2010 release, celebrating Burt Bacharach’s timeless songwriting.
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