How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kings Of Leon, The Cure, John Mayer, The Libertines, Supergrass, Hell Is For Heroes, Winnebago Deal, Elliot Minor, Soulwax, Def Leppard, At The Drive-In, Dinosaur Jr.
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What famous band’s song title is referenced in “Molly’s Chambers” by Kings of Leon?
- A The Doors
- B Thin Lizzy
- C Led Zeppelin
2. Which track by The Cure is unrelated in theme to “The Perfect Boy” despite similar names?
- A The Perfect Girl
- B Lovecats
- C Just Like Heaven
3. Where were the early writing sessions for John Mayer’s “No Such Thing” allegedly held?
- A Los Angeles, CA
- B Duluth, GA
- C Austin, TX
4. Who is credited as a producer for The Libertines’ song released in 2004?
- A Mick Jones
- B Bernard Butler
- C Mark Ronson
5. Which position did Supergrass’s “St. Petersburg” achieve on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 12
- B Number 22
- C Number 72
6. Which member of the English post-hardcore band Hell Is for Heroes contributed vocals?
- A Joe Birch
- B William McGonagle
- C Justin Schlosberg
7. Which single from Winnebago Deal’s mini-album Plata O Plomo signifies their punk influence?
- A Slow Burner
- B Manhunt
- C Hammer Time
8. On which chart did the band’s 2007 single reach peak at 19 in the UK?
- A UK Album Chart
- B UK Singles Chart
- C Billboard Hot 100
9. What is unique about the track ordering on Soulwax’s “Any Minute Now” album?
- A Hidden untitled pre-gap track
- B Secret bonus track
- C Live recordings only
10. Which item prominently features in the music video for Def Leppard’s early 2000s single?
- A A vinyl record
- B A Union Jack T-shirt
- C A cowboy hat
11. For which song did At the Drive-In reportedly name after a specific mixed drink?
- A One-Armed Scissor
- B Cosmonaut
- C Arc Arsenal
12. Dinosaur Jr.’s “The Wagon” features which drummer from the band’s early lineup?
- A George Berz
- B Murph
- C Emmett Jefferson
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Tracklist
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1 . Kings Of Leon – Molly’s ChambersFeatured on the 2003 album “Youth and Young Manhood“.
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2 . The Cure – The Perfect BoyFeatured on the 2008 album “4:13 Dream”.
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3 . John Mayer – No Such ThingFeatured on the 2002 album “Room for Squares“.
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4 . The Libertines – Can’t Stand Me NowFeatured on the 2004 album “The Libertines“.
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5 . Supergrass – St. PetersburgFeatured on the 2005 album “Road to Rouen”.
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6 . Hell Is For Heroes – I Can Climb MountainsFeatured on the 2003 album “The Neon Handshake”.
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7 . Winnebago Deal – ManhuntFeatured on the 2003 album “Plata O Plomo”.
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8 . Elliot Minor – JessicaFeatured on the 2008 album “Elliot Minor”.
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9 . Soulwax – Any Minute NowFeatured on the 2004 album “Any Minute Now”.
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10 . Def Leppard – NowFeatured on the 2002 album “X”.
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11 . At The Drive-In – One Armed ScissorFeatured on the 2000 album “Relationship Of Command“. |
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12 . Dinosaur Jr. – The WagonFeatured on the 1991 album “Green Mind”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Kings of Leon drew inspiration from Thin Lizzy’s arrangement of “Whiskey in the Jar” for “Molly’s Chambers.” The track’s title echoes Thin Lizzy’s use of the phrase.
2. “The Perfect Girl” from the Cure’s album “Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me” is thematically separate from “The Perfect Boy.” Although names are similar, the former does not relate to the later song’s concepts.
3. John Mayer and Clay Cook wrote “No Such Thing” in 1998 in Duluth, Georgia. This collaboration predated Mayer’s rise to fame and was re-recorded for his debut album.
4. Mick Jones, former guitarist for The Clash, produced The Libertines’ 2004 single. His influence added a rebellious edge to their already dynamic sound.
5. Supergrass’s “St. Petersburg” peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. It was released as a single leading up to their album “Road to Rouen.”
6. Justin Schlosberg provides vocals for Hell Is for Heroes. The band’s early 2000s work paved the way for later reunions and concert tours.
7. “Manhunt” by Winnebago Deal underscores their affinity for punk with energetic riffs and rhythmic aggression. It helped cement their standing in the UK’s rock scene.
8. The 2007 single reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. This placement confirmed the song’s popularity and solidified the band’s presence in the British music scene.
9. Soulwax’s “Any Minute Now” includes a hidden untitled pre-gap track. Accessible by rewinding, it added a layer of intrigue for dedicated listeners.
10. The music video for Def Leppard’s single features a Union Jack T-shirt. This recurring motif symbolizes a journey through time, reflecting the band’s enduring legacy.
11. At the Drive-In named “One-Armed Scissor” after a Red Bull and vodka drink. Lyrics reflect chaotic touring days, immortalized in a frenetic and aggressive style.
12. Murph, an original member of Dinosaur Jr., played drums on “The Wagon.” His contribution highlights the band’s early sound as captured on “Green Mind.”
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