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 Dualers, The Cure, New Found Glory, Avenged Sevenfold, Rooney, Mew, The Divine Comedy, The Script, Slipknot, Embrace, The Starting Line, Lostprophets
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . The Dualers – Don’t GoFeatured on the 2006 album “The Melting Pot”.
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2 . The Cure – FreakshowFeatured on the 2008 album “4:13 Dream”.
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3 . New Found Glory – Hit Or MissFeatured on the 1999 album “Nothing Gold Can Stay”.
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4 . Avenged Sevenfold – Burn It DownFeatured on the 2005 album “City of Evil”.
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5 . Rooney – I’m Shakin’Featured on the 2003 album “Rooney”.
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6 . Mew – Am I Wry? NoFeatured on the 2003 album “Frengers”.
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7 . The Divine Comedy – Absent FriendsFeatured on the 2004 album “Absent Friends”.
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8 . The Script – Before the WorstFeatured on the 2008 album “The Script”.
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9 . Slipknot – Before I ForgetFeatured on the 2004 album “Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)”.
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10 . Embrace – A Glorious DayFeatured on the 2004 album “Out of Nothing”.
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11 . The Starting Line – The Best Of MeFeatured on the 2002 album “Say It Like You Mean It”. |
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12 . Lostprophets – Rooftops [A Liberation Broadcast]Featured on the 2006 album “Liberation Transmission”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Don’t Go” by The Dualers peaked at number 61 on the UK Singles Chart in 2006. The band earned a spot on the charts thanks to their signature ska and reggae sound combined with soulful ska rhythms.
2. The Cure’s single from the 4:13 Dream album was released in the UK by Geffen Records in 2008. The release was part of a promotional campaign involving singles released on the 13th day of consecutive months.
3. “Hit or Miss” by New Found Glory features an introductory excerpt from S. E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders. This literary reference added a unique dimension to the punk-infused track.
4. Avenged Sevenfold’s track, released on their “City of Evil” album, was featured in the Saw III soundtrack. This inclusion aligned their music with the cinematic intensity of horror.
5. “I’m Shakin'” was written by Robert Carmine, also known as Robert Schwartzman, from the band Rooney. He was responsible for both the lyrics and music composition, showcasing the band’s power pop style.
6. Mew’s single initially debuted on the album Frengers, produced by Rich Costey. It set the tone as the opening track and marked a milestone in the band’s discography.
7. “Absent Friends” by Divine Comedy references Woodbine Willie among other cultural figures, contributing to the song’s thematic depth. The track celebrates cherished memories and absent acquaintances.
8. “Before the Worst” was written by Danny O’Donoghue, Glen Power, and Mark Sheehan of The Script. It was the product of collaborative efforts during sessions in Los Angeles.
9. Slipknot’s album “Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)” includes the Grammy-winning track for Best Metal Performance. This recognition marked a pinnacle in the band’s critically acclaimed third studio effort.
10. Embrace released a single from their album “Out of Nothing” in 2005. This track was part of the promotion for the fourth studio album by the English rock band.
11. The Starting Line’s debut album “Say It Like You Mean It” was produced by Mark Trombino. Released in 2002, it marked the band’s entrance into the pop-punk scene.
12. Lostprophets recorded their power ballad from “Liberation Transmission” in Hawaii. The relaxed, tropical setting contrasted the song’s energetic rock sound.
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