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 Similou, Madness, Less Than Jake, Stiff Dylans, Kaci Battaglia, Dropkick Murphys, Captain, Milburn, Linkin Park, Secret Machines, Rooster, Paul Potts
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . The Similou – All This LoveFeatured on the 2006 album “So Hot Right Now”.
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2 . Madness – Shame And ScandalFeatured on the 1985 album “The Dangermen Sessions, Vol. 1”.
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3 . Less Than Jake – All My Best Friends Are MetalheadsFeatured on the 1998 album “Hello Rockview”.
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4 . Stiff Dylans – Ever Fallen In LoveFeatured on the 2008 album “0”.
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5 . Kaci Battaglia – I’m Not Anybody’s GirlFeatured on the 2003 album “I’m Not Anybody’s Girl”.
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6 . Dropkick Murphys – Walk AwayFeatured on the 2003 album “Blackout”.
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7 . Captain – GloriousFeatured on the 2006 album “This Is Hazelville”.
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8 . Milburn – Cheshire Cat SmileFeatured on the 2007 album “Well Well Well”.
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9 . Linkin Park – Points Of AuthorityFeatured on the 2000 album “Hybrid Theory“.
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10 . Secret Machines – Nowhere AgainFeatured on the 2004 album “Now Here Is Nowhere”.
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11 . Rooster – Deep And MeaninglessFeatured on the 2006 album “Rooster”. |
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12 . Paul Potts – Nessun DormaFeatured on the 2007 album “One Chance”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Similou originated in Gothenburg. This Swedish city nurtured the collaboration that birthed “All This Love,” notably reaching international charts.
2. “Shame And Scandal” had its origins in the 1943 film *I Walked with a Zombie*. Madness’s version gave the song a reggae twist fitting their style.
3. Less Than Jake’s “Metalheads” samples a documentary. Extracts from *Heavy Metal Parking Lot* add color to its boisterous intro.
4. The 2008 film *Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging* featured the Stiff Dylans performing “Ever Fallen In Love.” It put them in the cinematic spotlight.
5. “Paradise” was the UK title for Kaci Battaglia’s debut, later changed to “I’m Not Anybody’s Girl” for the US market.
6. Dropkick Murphys’ *Blackout* features “Walk Away.” The album marked a prolific phase for this punk-infused band.
7. “Glorious” is a mixture of indie rock and synth-pop elements. Captain infused their debut with catchy hooks and harmonies.
8. “Well Well Well” includes Milburn’s “Cheshire Cat Smile.” This debut album showcased the Sheffield band’s indie rock flair.
9. “Points Of Authority” was once considered for a UK single before “Papercut” took its place. Linkin Park shuffled plans without disrupting their debut’s momentum.
10. “Nowhere Again” appeared in 2004, capturing Secret Machines’ mix of alternative and prog influences right at their debut.
11. Robert Hales directed the video for Rooster’s “Deep And Meaningless,” accompanying its modest chart performance.
12. Paul Potts delivered “Nessun Dorma” with aplomb, winning Britain’s Got Talent and earning a global fanbase in the process.
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