Mother Mother Lyrics Trivia Quiz

Answer: Oh Ana

Originally named Mother, the band changed their moniker in 2007 and re-released their first independent album under the name "Touch Up", getting them noticed in Canadian indie rock circles for their distinct style and harmonies. This first album was a product of Last Gang Records, a production company with Metric, Death From Above 1979, and Lights under their name. "Touch Up" contained a number of quirky songs with the original band line-up. "Oh Ana", one of the most popular, was just one of the few to contain unique tempo changes and riffs throughout. Likewise, songs like "Verbatim" and "Dirty Town" continued to be fan favourites, played at concerts several years and albums down the line despite never being released as official singles.

Answer: O My Heart

"O My Heart" was both the first song and the title song of Mother Mother's second album released in 2008. Less than three months after this sophomore album, band members Debra-Jean Creelman and Kenton Loewen (vocalist and drummer) were replaced by Jasmin Parkin and Ali Siadat, respectively. Nevertheless, "O My Heart" contained a number of songs which would become Mother Mother standards. Less 'poppy' than "Touch Up", the album featured the same harmonies and meaningful lyrics but packed more of an emotional punch.

The song "O My Heart", the band's first-ever single (but the second to receive a music video) charted at number twenty-four on the Canadian Alt-Rock chart.

Answer: Body of Years

One of my personal favourites, "Body of Years" was chosen as the second single from "O My Heart" and, after its music video was released (featuring a colour scheme evoking their fish-head album artwork) the song hit number twelve on the Canadian Alt-Rock chart, the highest off the album. "Body of Years" became a fan favourite, especially at concerts. Since the song's release, live renditions of the song have been tweaked to begin with the performance proper before segueing into a cover of The Pixies' "Gouge Away".

The live version of the song appears on the band's first iTunes Live Session release.

Answer: Hayloft

Despite the repetitive lyrics, this fun single, the third and final from "O My Heart", became one of the band's most popular. Though it only hit number forty-three on the Canadian Alt-Rock chart it became a live staple for the band who, during some concerts, have performed it twice in one gig; once would be performed at the brisk tempo of the original while the other would be performed slowed-down on an acoustic guitar.

The colourful music video for this single was released in 2009. The song is about two lovers in a barn-- the girl's father, a farmer, comes in with a gun to break the couple up and the pursuit begins.

Answer: The Stand

"The Stand" was a hit for the indie band. Aside from reaching number three on the Canadian Alt-Rock chart it also went to number seventy-six on the Canadian Hot 100 (their first time on that chart) and number forty-eight on the Canadian Rock Chart. Presented almost like a dialogue between lead singer Ryan Guldemond and the female vocalists (Emily Guldemond and Jasmin Parkin), the music video was created like a session in an otherworldly psychiatric exam. This song also marked a change in the band's music-- the previous two albums had been recorded with the original band line-up. With the addition of Parkin's strong, experimental vocals and Siadat's new drum beats, "Eureka" reflected a more upbeat side of the band.

Answer: Baby Don't Dance

Another fun, upbeat single, "Baby Don't Dance" was the second to be released from "Eureka" after its 2011 release. It found success on the charts as well, reaching number eleven on the Canadian Alt-Rock chart. Notably, the video for this song was, for the most part, made by by the band itself; it featured images suited to their album artwork, yet again, particularly shots of colourful objects flashed upon the screen. Yes, there was dancing too.

It was written by lead singer Ryan and drummer Ali. This song and the long-anticipated wait for the album resulted in it peaking at number eight on the Canadian Albums chart.

Answer: Simply Simple

Although this was the third single (and the last) released from "Eureka" in 2011, "Simply Simple" was far from being new territory for the band; the song had been tweaked and teased in live performances for several years before it was felt suitable to appear on one of their albums.

It finally appeared on this third release from the band. Although used as a single, the song does not have a music video. It did, however, chart at number twenty on the Canadian Alt-Rock chart upon its release. Some versions of the song are performed without the backing bass and drums; the tri-vocal harmonies are strong enough to carry the most of the song, much like "O My Heart's" "Ghosting".

Answer: The Sticks

Released as a promotional song before the release of "The Sticks" in 2012, this song was performed live long before the rest of the track listing was known to the public. A distinct turn in style from the band's prior works, "The Sticks" features a heavy drum beat, keys, and distortions to set the tone-- it would become the second song on the album after an introductory track entitled "Omens". Before the quick release of "The Sticks", less than two years after "Eureka", Mother Mother released a number of b-sides and promo singles. "Forever and a Bit" and "Had It All" were both left off the "Eureka" track listing and released for free at later dates while "Bright Idea" became a commercial jingle for Kraft Foods-- it later appeared in full on iTunes as a stand-alone track.

Answer: Let's Fall in Love

The first official single from "The Sticks", "Let's Fall in Love" hit the radio airwaves in mid-2012. Considerably more pop-centric than earlier works by the band, it was radio-friendly enough to push the band up to number three on the Canadian Alt-Rock chart, the same rank occupied by "Baby Don't Dance" the previous year.

It also peaked at number thirty-five on the Canadian Rock chart, their highest position on it to date. A video for "Let's Fall In Love" featuring the band in a boxing ring was released shortly after the album.

Much like the song, the video touched on the metaphorical boxing matches fought in relationships.

Answer: Bit By Bit

Reaching number twenty-three upon its release on the Canadian Alt-Rock chart, "Bit By Bit" was another success for the band. Another creative take on a basic beat, the song varies between a monotonous verse and a fast-paced chorus. The video for this single was shot in the desert-like landscape of Big Sky Ranch in California and released in late 2012. "The Sticks" marked the fourth in a contract of four releases with Last Gang Records.

At this point, the songs were produced by Ryan, the lead singer, and unheard singles were released successfully (and for free) to fans online. "The Sticks" reached number eleven on the Canadian Albums Chart.