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 Presidents Of The United States Of America, Jesus Jones, Deacon Blue, Edward Ball, Ride, Gun, Levellers, Weezer, INXS, Paradise Lost, Soundgarden, New Model Army
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which chart position did The Presidents Of The United States Of America’s ‘Dune Buggy’ reach in Iceland?
- A 15
- B 29
- C 2
2. What was a significant inspiration for Jesus Jones’s ‘Right Here Right Now’ ?
- A The fall of Nicolae Ceaușescu
- B The moon landing
- C A summer festival in 1989
3. What distinguishes the single version of Deacon Blue’s ‘Hang Your Head’ from the album version?
- A Longer introduction
- B Additional chorus
- C Different vocalist
4. Who features in the music video for Edward Ball’s ‘The Mill Hill Self Hate Club’ ?
- A Mark Zuckerberg
- B Andy Bell
- C Jimi Hendrix
5. Which band originally released ‘How Does It Feel To Feel?’ , covered by Ride?
- A The Stooges
- B The Creation
- C The Kinks
6. What was the peak UK chart position for Gun’s ‘Welcome To The Real World’ ?
- A 43
- B 99
- C 1
7. Which album by the Levellers included their song ‘Exodus’ ?
- A Static
- B Zeitgeist
- C Fantasy
8. Which band member of Weezer wrote ‘Say It Ain’t So’ ?
- A Matt Sharp
- B Rivers Cuomo
- C Brian Bell
9. What unique feature characterizes the song ‘Heaven Sent’ by INXS?
- A Ballad style
- B Distinctive vocal effects
- C Acoustic version
10. Which album marked Paradise Lost’s shift towards electronic elements?
- A Draconian Times
- B Gothic
- C One Second
11. What notable guitar technique did Kim Thayil use in Soundgarden’s ‘Loud Love’ ?
- A Finger tapping
- B E-bow
- C Sustained feedback
12. Which hypothesis influenced New Model Army’s ‘Living In The Rose’ ?
- A Gaia hypothesis
- B Big Bang theory
- C Multiverse theory
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Tracklist
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1 . The Presidents Of The United States Of America – Dune BuggyFeatured on the 1995 album “The Presidents of the United States of America”.
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2 . Jesus Jones – Right Here Right NowFeatured on the 1990 album “Doubt”.
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3 . Deacon Blue – Hang Your HeadFeatured on the 1987 album “Whatever You Say, Say Nothing”.
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4 . Edward Ball – The Mill Hill Self Hate ClubFeatured on the 1996 album “Catholic Guilt”.
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5 . Ride – How Does It Feel To Feel?Featured on the 1994 album “Carnival Of Light”.
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6 . Gun – Welcome To The Real WorldFeatured on the 1992 album “Gallus”.
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7 . Levellers – ExodusFeatured on the 1991 album “Best Live – Headlights, Whitelines, Black Tar Rivers”.
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8 . Weezer – Say It Ain’t SoFeatured on the 1994 album “Weezer >“.
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9 . INXS – Heaven SentFeatured on the 1992 album “Welcome to Wherever You Are”.
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10 . Paradise Lost – One SecondFeatured on the 1997 album “One Second”.
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11 . Soundgarden – Loud LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “Louder Than Love”. |
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12 . New Model Army – Living In The RoseFeatured on the 1986 album “The Love Of Hopeless Causes”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. ‘Dune Buggy’ by The Presidents Of The United States Of America reached number 2 in Iceland. Released as the fourth single from their debut album, it was part of a wave of playful and unconventional rock music by the Seattle band.
2. Jesus Jones’s ‘Right Here Right Now’ was inspired by the fall of Nicolae Ceaușescu, reflecting events from the Revolutions of 1989 in Europe. The undercurrents of historical significance are woven into the track’s lyrics.
3. The single version of Deacon Blue’s ‘Hang Your Head’ features a slightly longer introduction compared to the album version. The song was released as the final single from their album in 1993.
4. The music video for Edward Ball’s ‘The Mill Hill Self Hate Club’ features Andy Bell, as well as appearances by other noted individuals. The video visually complements the song’s personal and locational themes.
5. Ride covered ‘How Does It Feel To Feel?’ originally released by The Creation. Their version added a 1990s twist to the 1968 garage-psych classic, maintaining its riff-driven essence.
6. Gun’s ‘Welcome To The Real World’ peaked at number 43 in the UK charts. This hard-rock track embodied a blend of gritty vocals and polished production.
7. The Levellers’ song ‘Exodus’ was part of the album ‘Zeitgeist,’ which topped the UK charts. The album marked a pivotal point in their commercial success.
8. ‘Say It Ain’t So’ was written by Rivers Cuomo of Weezer. The track is part of their debut album and features emotional lyrics set against a backdrop of alternative rock.
9. INXS’s ‘Heaven Sent’ is characterized by its distinctive vocal effects, though it began originally as a ballad. The track showcases the band’s versatility in adapting musical ideas.
10. ‘One Second,’ released in 1997, marked Paradise Lost’s shift towards incorporating electronic elements. This change in musical direction was significant for the band’s evolution.
11. In ‘Loud Love,’ Kim Thayil used sustained feedback by manipulating the guitar in front of an amplifier. This technique contributed to Soundgarden’s signature grunge sound.
12. New Model Army’s ‘Living In The Rose’ drew influence from the Gaia hypothesis, reflecting on humanity’s inseparable relationship with nature. These themes are prevalent in their music from the era.
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