How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Alabama 3, Ima Robot, Capdown, The Cribs, The Sunshine Underground, King Adora, Ed Harcourt, Andreas Johnson, Stereophonics, Dogs, Serafin, Zero 7
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (21/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Alabama 3 – Hello… I’m Johnny CashFeatured on the 2005 album “Outlaw”.
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2 . Ima Robot – DynomiteFeatured on the 2003 album “Ima Robot”.
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3 . Capdown – Act Your Rage
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4 . The Cribs – What About MeFeatured on the 2004 album ” The Cribs”.
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5 . The Sunshine Underground – I Ain’t Losing Any SleepFeatured on the 2006 album “Raise the Alarm”.
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6 . King Adora – BionicFeatured on the 2001 album “Vibrate You”.
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7 . Ed Harcourt – Watching The Sun Come UpFeatured on the 2003 album “From Every Sphere”.
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8 . Andreas Johnson – The Games We PlayFeatured on the 1999 album “Liebling”.
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9 . Stereophonics – Madame HelgaFeatured on the 2003 album “You Gotta Go There to Come Back”.
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10 . Dogs – Tuned To A Different StationFeatured on the 2002 album “Turn Against This Land”.
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11 . Serafin – Things Fall ApartFeatured on the 2003 album “No Push Collide”. |
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12 . Zero 7 – Somersault (w/ Sia)Featured on the 2004 album “When It Falls”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Alabama 3’s “Hello… I’m Johnny Cash” on their album “La Peste” uniquely blends country with acid house. Their eclectic style merges diverse genres like blues, electronic, and gospel, yielding a distinctive sound profile for the band.
2. “Dynomite” by Ima Robot features Alex Ebert as the lead vocalist. The LA-based band released the track in 2003, with other members including Tim Anderson and Oliver “Oligee” Goldstein rounding out the sound.
3. Capdown released their “Act Your Rage” EP through Fierce Panda Records. The Milton Keynes band is known for their ska-core leanings, mixing punk, ska, and hardcore elements into their work.
4. The Cribs’ “What About Me” from their debut album addresses struggles with getting down. This UK indie hit resonates with guitar-driven garage rock sound, reflecting broader themes of introspection and personal challenges.
5. The Sunshine Underground’s “I Ain’t Losing Any Sleep” can be described as anthemic indie with dance grooves. The band is renowned for meshing indie rock with energetic electronic elements in their tracks.
6. The track “Bionic” by King Adora initially released as a double A-side with “The Law”. This early 2000 release was later re-recorded and issued as a standalone single from their album “Vibrate You”.
7. Ed Harcourt’s “Watching the Sun Come Up” is featured over the end credits of the video game Alan Wake’s American Nightmare. Its blend of power pop and space rock elements complements the game’s atmospheric conclusion.
8. On Andreas Johnson’s album “Liebling”, the song “People” precedes “The Games We Play”. Johnson’s late 1990s work is marked by its pop-rock sensibilities and melodic tunes.
9. Stereophonics’ “Madame Helga” was inspired by a boutique hotel in Sri Lanka. The title reflects the hotel’s influence on the song’s theme and lyrics, drawing from the band’s experiences there.
10. In 2005, the British band Dogs released their song as a UK limited edition single on two 7-inch vinyl records. It included special sessions and B-sides, contributing to its collector’s appeal.
11. Serafin’s “Things Fall Apart” tackles themes of breakup and emotional distress. Its lyrics navigate personal turmoil with lines about Californian connections and the cyclical nature of falling apart.
12. Zero 7’s 2004 single from “When It Falls” features vocals by Sia. Her collaboration on the track helped it gain chart recognition, alongside varied remixes and live versions.
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