How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Blind Melon, Status Quo, Vic Reeves, Van Morrison, Big Country, Hanson, The Waterboys, Korn, Northern Uproar, Electrasy, Pop Will Eat Itself, INXS
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (23/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Blind Melon – Tones Of HomeFeatured on the 1992 album “Blind Melon”.
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2 . Status Quo – Little White LiesFeatured on the 1999 album “Under the Influence”.
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3 . Vic Reeves – Born FreeFeatured on the 1991 album “I Will Cure You”.
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4 . Van Morrison – Days Like ThisFeatured on the 1995 album “Days Like This”.
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5 . Big Country – I’m Not AshamedFeatured on the 1995 album “Why the Long Face”.
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6 . Hanson – MMMBopFeatured on the 1997 album “Middle of Nowhere”.
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7 . The Waterboys – Fisherman’s BluesFeatured on the 1988 album “Fisherman’s Blues“.
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8 . Korn – Good GodFeatured on the 1996 album “Life Is Peachy“.
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9 . Northern Uproar – Anyway You LookFeatured on the 1997 album “Yesterday Tomorrow Today”.
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10 . Electrasy – Lost in SpaceFeatured on the 1998 album “Beautiful Insane”.
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11 . Pop Will Eat Itself – KarmadromeFeatured on the 1992 album “The Looks Or The Lifestyle?”. |
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12 . INXS – EverythingFeatured on the 1997 album “Elegantly Wasted”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Rogers Stevens brought the initial guitar riff that would shape Blind Melon’s first single. Shannon Hoon later joined with lyrics, marking the band’s radio debut on Capitol Records.
2. Bernie Frost partnered with Francis Rossi to write “Little White Lies.” Their collaboration supported the album “Under the Influence,” released through Edel Germany GmbH.
3. Vic Reeves’ stage performance in “I Will Cure You” is humorously disrupted by dogs. His peculiar flair complements the comedic touch in this music video.
4. The Northern Ireland Office used Van Morrison’s composition to promote peace. This understated anthem resonated in televised campaigns tied to the ceasefire.
5. Big Country’s “Why the Long Face” revisits themes of accountability. The poignant declaration of being “not ashamed” echoes through its lyrics.
6. Hanson’s upbeat single was transformed by The Dust Brothers. Their production elevated “MMMBop” from its former slower tempo to chart-topping success.
7. “Fisherman’s Blues” was finalized on day one at Windmill Lane Studios. The Waterboys captured folk-rock essence under Dublin’s influence.
8. Ross Robinson’s expertise shaped “Good God” on Korn’s “Life Is Peachy.” The producer’s distinct style matched the band’s aggressive nu-metal sound.
9. Northern Uproar’s single incorporated Motown-style brass elements. This provided a fresh twist to their established Britpop aesthetic.
10. Electrasy’s music video for “Lost in Space” remains a memorable visual project. Shot in 1998, it highlighted the band’s commitment to innovative expression.
11. “Karmadrome” samples cues from the film *Akira*, such as “In the River.” Pop Will Eat Itself successfully merged industrial rock with eclectic influences.
12. The track “Everything” is the third on *Elegantly Wasted*. INXS carved an evocative place within their well-documented discography.
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