How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kittie, Maximo Park, Foo Fighters, The Explosion, System Of A Down, Dashboard Confessional, The National, Nickelback, Something Corporate, Hilary Duff, The Enemy, Vex Red
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which song was The National’s first to enter the UK Singles Chart?
- A Abel
- B Alligator
- C Sleep Well Beast
2. What notable feature is seen in the music video for Nickelback’s “Feelin’ Way Too Damn Good”?
- A A mysterious floating light
- B A car chase through downtown
- C Explosions and fireworks
3. What was the inspiration for the lyrics of “Punk Rock Princess” by Something Corporate?
- A A punk rock concert
- B A high school experience
- C An English literature class
4. For which award did John Shanks win a Grammy in 2005, partly due to his work on Hilary Duff’s “Fly”?
- A Best Pop Album
- B Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
- C Best New Artist
5. Which The Enemy song peaked at number 6 on the Scottish Singles Chart in 2008?
- A Away from Here
- B Had Enough
- C This Song Is About You
6. Which band experienced issues with their record label following their release of “Can’t Smile”?
- A Vex Red
- B The National
- C Something Corporate
7. Which producer worked on Mark Morrison’s “Moan & Groan”?
- A Dr. Dre
- B Phil Chill
- C Rick Rubin
8. Which George Michael song is sampled in LL Cool J’s “Father”?
- A Faith
- B Father Figure
- C Freedom! ’90
9. Which Billboard chart did Portrait’s “Here We Go Again!” peak at number 11?
- A Hot R&B Singles
- B Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales
- C Hot Rap Singles
10. Which genre did Rebel MC’s “Rich Ah Getting Richer” inherit influences from?
- A Jazz
- B Jungle
- C Reggae
11. During which year did The Aloof’s “Wish You Were Here” first enter the UK Singles Chart?
- A 1994
- B 1996
- C 1998
12. Which movie’s soundtrack featured Teddy Riley’s “Is It Good To You”?
- A Boomerang
- B Juice
- C House Party 2
For TWELVE “Look Ma, No Mike!” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 12/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Kittie – BrackishFeatured on the 2000 album “Spit”.
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2 . Maximo Park – Our VelocityFeatured on the 2007 album “Our Earthly Pleasures”.
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3 . Foo Fighters – No Way BackFeatured on the 2006 album “No Way Back/Cold Day in the Sun”.
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4 . The Explosion – Here I AmFeatured on the 2005 album “Black Tape”.
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5 . System Of A Down – ToxicityFeatured on the 2001 album “Toxicity“.
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6 . Dashboard Confessional – Rapid Hope LossFeatured on the 2003 album “A Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar”.
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7 . The National – AbelFeatured on the 2006 album “Alligator“.
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8 . Nickelback – Feelin’ Way Too Damn GoodFeatured on the 2003 album “The Long Road”.
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9 . Something Corporate – Punk Rock PrincessFeatured on the 2002 album “Leaving Through the Window”.
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10 . Hilary Duff – FlyFeatured on the 2004 album “Hilary Duff”.
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11 . The Enemy – This Song Is About YouFeatured on the 2009 album “Music for the People”. |
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12 . Vex Red – Can’t SmileFeatured on the 2002 album “Start with a Strong and Persistent Desire”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Abel” by The National reached number 83 on the UK Singles Chart. It marked the band’s debut on that chart, earning them early recognition.
2. Nickelback’s video for “Feelin’ Way Too Damn Good” features a mysterious floating light. It proved memorable, being the last to feature former drummer Ryan Vikedal.
3. “Punk Rock Princess” was inspired by Andrew McMahon’s high school days. The song captured themes of youth and romance.
4. John Shanks won the Grammy for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical in 2005. His production of Hilary Duff’s “Fly” contributed to this accolade.
5. “This Song Is About You” by The Enemy peaked at number 6 on the Scottish Singles Chart. A moderate success, it was their final single from their debut album.
6. Vex Red faced record label issues after releasing “Can’t Smile”. These challenges saw the band briefly disbanding in 2003.
7. Phil Chill co-produced Mark Morrison’s “Moan & Groan”. The UK R&B Singles Chart warmly received the track.
8. LL Cool J’s “Father” prominently samples George Michael’s “Father Figure”. It’s an autobiographical recount by the rapper.
9. Portrait’s “Here We Go Again!” peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart. They secured a top spot on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart.
10. Rebel MC’s “Rich Ah Getting Richer” features jungle influences. This song showcases his transition to electronic and jungle music styles.
11. “Wish You Were Here” by The Aloof entered the UK Singles Chart in 1996. It first reached number 61, later re-releasing to climb higher.
12. “Is It Good To You” appeared on the “Juice” soundtrack in 1992. Teddy Riley’s remix offers a potent mix of R&B and hip-hop soundscapes.
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