How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Pearl Jam, McLusky, Gossip, Wheatus, Maximo Park, Gretchen Wilson, Rick Guard, The Cribs, Grandaddy, Editors, Noah And The Whale, Kane
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which director helmed the music video for Pearl Jam’s 2009 single?
- A Spike Jonze
- B Cameron Crowe
- C David Fincher
2. Which BBC Radio 1 DJ played a single by McLusky thrice in one show?
- A Steve Lamacq
- B John Peel
- C Colin Murray
3. In Gossip’s 2007 single package, which band’s remix appeared?
- A The xx
- B New Young Pony Club
- C Franz Ferdinand
4. Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown claims which experience inspired “American in Amsterdam”?
- A His first love
- B Touring in Europe
- C Psilocybin mushrooms
5. What is unique about Maxïmo Park’s 2007 single release formats?
- A 8-track cassette
- B Digital-only
- C Original demo version
6. Which pop artist’s video sparked Gretchen Wilson’s debut single?
- A Christina Aguilera
- B Shania Twain
- C Faith Hill
7. Rick Guard’s debut single had a title formatted in two ways. Identify one.
- A Stop It (I Like It!)
- B Don’t Stop Believin’
- C Hit Me Baby One More Time
8. Which year did The Cribs release the third single from The New Fellas?
- A 2003
- B 2005
- C 2007
9. What was the name/reference behind Grandaddy’s song inspiration, according to Jason Lytle?
- A Hewlett-Packard
- B General Electric
- C Xerox
10. Which German band covered an Editors track on their album Sängerkrieg?
- A Kraftwerk
- B In Extremo
- C Rammstein
11. The First Days of Spring is associated with which cinematic endeavor by Noah and the Whale?
- A A documentary
- B A feature-length film
- C A concert film
12. What notable feature accompanies Kane’s song release in terms of chart performance?
- A Number 1 debut
- B Peaked at 38, then 63
- C Constant top 10 placement
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1 . Pearl Jam – The FixerFeatured on the 2009 album “Backspacer“.
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2 . McLusky – Undress For Success
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3 . Gossip – Jealous GirlsFeatured on the 2005 album “Standing in the Way of Control”.
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4 . Wheatus – American In AmsterdamFeatured on the 2003 album “Hand Over Your Loved Ones”.
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5 . Maximo Park – Girls Who Play GuitarsFeatured on the 2007 album “Our Earthly Pleasures”.
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6 . Gretchen Wilson – Redneck WomanFeatured on the 2004 album “Here for the Party”.
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7 . Rick Guard – Stop It [I Like It]Featured on the 2002 album “Hands of a Giant”.
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8 . The Cribs – MartellFeatured on the 2005 album “The New Fellas”.
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9 . Grandaddy – Hewletts DaughterFeatured on the 2000 album “The Sophtware Slump”.
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10 . Editors – An End Has A StartFeatured on the 2007 album “An End Has a Start”.
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11 . Noah And The Whale – Blue SkiesFeatured on the 2009 album “The First Days Of Spring”. |
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12 . Kane – Rain Down On MeFeatured on the 2001 album “So Glad You Made It”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Cameron Crowe directed Pearl Jam’s music video, blending scenes from the band’s past with new footage. His connection with the band is long-standing, with previous collaborations.
2. Colin Murray, known for supporting indie music, played McLusky’s single three times in one Radio 1 show. This notable airplay helped highlight the band’s edgy sound.
3. The 2007 release by Gossip included a remix by New Young Pony Club. The collaboration showcases an electrifying blend of indie and dance influences.
4. “American in Amsterdam” is inspired by Brendan B. Brown’s encounter with psilocybin mushrooms, marking a psychedelic twist in Wheatus’s otherwise rock-centered narrative.
5. Maxïmo Park’s 2007 single distributed an original demo version, offering fans a rare glimpse into the song’s early iterations alongside the polished release.
6. Faith Hill’s video for “Breathe” inspired Gretchen Wilson’s debut single, prompting a rejection of stereotypical femininity. Wilson’s song celebrates down-to-earth values.
7. Rick Guard’s debut included titles “Stop It (I Like It!)” and “Stop It, I Like It,” reflecting a casual, engaging songwriting style that complemented his radio success.
8. The Cribs’ third single from The New Fellas came out in 2005, illustrating the band’s ascent within the indie rock circuit during the mid-2000s.
9. Grandaddy’s song references Hewlett-Packard by way of a fictional character, layering personal anecdotes over its electronic instrumentation.
10. In Extremo covered an Editors single, putting a medieval metal spin on its post-punk foundation. Their 2008 album Sängerkrieg featured this interpretation.
11. The First Days of Spring served as both musical and narrative backdrop for Noah and the Whale’s feature-length film, exploring themes of change and renewal.
12. Kane’s single peaked at No. 38, then dropped to 63 in the UK. This fluctuation highlights the competitive nature of chart rankings despite initial debut success.
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