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 Charlatans, The Departure, Ocean Colour Scene, The Sleepy Jackson, The View, The Checks, 22-20s, Pitchshifter, Stone Sour, Feeder, The Tears, Idlewild
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which producer worked on The Charlatans’ track ‘NYC (There’s No Need to Stop)’?
- A Nigel Godrich
- B Jim Lowe
- C George Martin
2. What is the notable packaging characteristic of The Departure’s debut single ‘All Mapped Out’?
- A Transparent sleeve
- B Silver-embossed sleeve
- C Holographic sleeve
3. Which famous band’s style is Ocean Colour Scene’s ‘I Just Need Myself’ reminiscent of?
- A The Faces
- B The Who
- C The Rolling Stones
4. Which song by The Sleepy Jackson includes the lyric “These roads they sing like bats I know”?
- A “Holly”
- B “Mosquito Kids”
- C “Vampire Racecourse”
5. Who are the writers of The View’s ‘Face for the Radio’?
- A Kyle Falconer and Kieren Webster
- B Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher
- C Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon
6. Which award was won by The Checks for ‘What You Heard’?
- A Best Rock Album
- B Best Music Video
- C Breakthrough Artist
7. Which car commercial featured the 22-20s’ track ‘Shoot Your Gun’?
- A Ford
- B Vauxhall
- C Toyota
8. What hybrid music style is Pitchshifter’s ‘Shutdown’ known for?
- A Electro-pop
- B Electro-punk
- C Synthwave
9. What is depicted in the music video for Stone Sour’s ‘Inhale’?
- A An alien invasion
- B Band members as homeless individuals
- C A ballroom dance
10. Which UK chart position did Feeder’s ‘Turn’ achieve upon release?
- A 15
- B 27
- C 42
11. What was the original intended purpose of The Tears song ‘Lovers’?
- A Album intro
- B Lead single
- C B-side
12. Which bands did Idlewild support during the launch of ‘American English’?
- A U2 and Radiohead
- B Coldplay and Pearl Jam
- C Oasis and Blur
Tracklist
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1 . The Charlatans – NYC [There’S No Need To Stop]Featured on the 2006 album “Simpatico”.
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2 . The Departure – All Mapped OutFeatured on the 2005 album “Dirty Words”.
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3 . Ocean Colour Scene – I Just Need MyselfFeatured on the 2001 album “North Atlantic Drift”.
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4 . The Sleepy Jackson – Vampire RacecourseFeatured on the 2006 album “Lovers”.
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5 . The View – Face For The RadioFeatured on the 2007 album “Hats Off to the Buskers”.
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6 . The Checks – What You HeardFeatured on the 2008 album “Hunting Whales”.
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7 . 22-20s – Shoot Your GunFeatured on the 2004 album “22-20s”.
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8 . Pitchshifter – ShutdownFeatured on the 1998 album “P.S.I.”.
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9 . Stone Sour – InhaleFeatured on the 2002 album “Stone Sour”.
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10 . Feeder – TurnFeatured on the 2001 album “Echo Park”.
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11 . The Tears – LoversFeatured on the 2005 album “Here Come The Tears”. |
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12 . Idlewild – American EnglishFeatured on the 2002 album “The Remote Part”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jim Lowe produced The Charlatans’ track ‘NYC (There’s No Need to Stop).’ This production contributed to the song’s alternative rock texture, garnering interest both critically and on the UK Singles Chart.
2. The Departure’s single ‘All Mapped Out’ was released with a distinctive silver-embossed sleeve. This unique packaging helped the track stand out on record store shelves in 2004.
3. Ocean Colour Scene’s ‘I Just Need Myself’ evokes the sound of The Faces. This stylistic nod helps frame the band’s influences during the early 2000s.
4. “Vampire Racecourse” by The Sleepy Jackson contains the lyric “These roads they sing like bats I know.” This metaphor aligns with the band’s distinctive lyrical and sonic style.
5. The View’s song ‘Face for the Radio’ was penned by Kyle Falconer and Kieren Webster. The track secured attention despite lower chart success compared to their previous singles.
6. The Checks won the NZ Music Award for Breakthrough Artist due to the success of ‘What You Heard.’ The song’s energetic style encapsulated their early career momentum.
7. The 22-20s’ track ‘Shoot Your Gun’ appeared in a Vauxhall commercial. This boosted its recognition, contributing to the band’s early prominence in the music scene.
8. Pitchshifter’s ‘Shutdown’ exemplifies the electro-punk style, blending rock with electronic influences. This genre-melding helped define the band’s contribution to the music scene.
9. Stone Sour’s music video for ‘Inhale’ features band members as homeless individuals. The video’s narrative adds depth to the song’s exploration of imagination versus reality.
10. Feeder’s ‘Turn’ peaked at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart. This was part of a series of top-30 releases that bolstered the band’s mainstream appeal during the early 2000s.
11. ‘Lovers’ by The Tears was initially intended as a B-side for their single ‘Refugees.’ Label decisions elevated it to album track status, adjusting the album release schedule.
12. During the launch of ‘American English,’ Idlewild supported Coldplay and Pearl Jam. This exposure helped the band expand its audience beyond its alternative roots.
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