‘We Are Live’ N°27 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

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.

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Tracklist

1 . Kittie – Brackish Featured on the 2000 album “Spit”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Instagram

2 . Maximo Park – Our Velocity Featured on the 2007 album “Our Earthly Pleasures”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . Foo Fighters – No Way Back Featured on the 2006 album “No Way Back/Cold Day in the Sun”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

4 . The Explosion – Here I Am Featured on the 2005 album “Black Tape”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Instagram

5 . System Of A Down – Toxicity Featured on the 2001 album “Toxicity“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

6 . Dashboard Confessional – Rapid Hope Loss Featured on the 2003 album “A Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Instagram

7 . The National – Abel Featured on the 2006 album “Alligator“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . Nickelback – Feelin’ Way Too Damn Good Featured on the 2003 album “The Long Road”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

9 . Something Corporate – Punk Rock Princess Featured on the 2002 album “Leaving Through the Window”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Facebook

10 . Hilary Duff – Fly Featured on the 2004 album “Hilary Duff”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

11 . The Enemy – This Song Is About You Featured on the 2009 album “Music for the People”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

12 . Vex Red – Can’t Smile Featured on the 2002 album “Start with a Strong and Persistent Desire”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

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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