Yes everyone, it is that time again. This year, we are in Liverpool, England as Ukraine was unable to host due to security issues. Thanks, Russia <insert sarcasm>. So, that is who is hosting this year.
I'll be honest. I've been procrastinating with this post. Kind of like, if I drag my feet maybe we won't get there yet. Doesn't work with the doctor, not gonna work here. I feel like this year has just started and we shouldn't be a quarter of the way through yet. But, the fact that the Semifinals are on May 9th and 11th with the Final on May 13th, means that time has passed way faster than I anticipated. Below is the Official Compilation Video.
So with out further ado, here are the contestants and my thoughts below.
1.Albina & Familja Kelmendi - Duje - Albania - The live National performance sounded epically mystical and creepy in the beginning. By the middle of the song the whole feel of it has changed into something I would probably dance to in one of my sleep deprived moments.
2.Alessandra - Queen Of Kings - Norway - Hello, Viking Girl Power Bop. I didn't know I needed you.
3.Alika - Bridges - Estonia - Her Vocals! Life goals. I want to be able to hit those notes too.
4.Andrew Lambrou - Break A Broken Heart - Cyprus - The live performance is gonna be incredible. I hope he got dancers for this. Can't wait for all the choreos to come out for this song.
5.Blanca Paloma - Eaea - Spain - Flamaneco meets Trance. Never thought it would go so well. But it does. If I could dance, I would.
6.Blanka - Solo - Poland - This has a Beachy Summer ready feel. Hope she works through that nervousness in time for Semi Finals. Her live performance was a little shaky.
7.Brunette - Future Lover - Armenia - One of my favorite songs this year. Brunette has such a gorgeous voice. I can see this going to Finals.
8.Diljá - Power - Iceland - Beautiful! I blasted this song as I bopped along. Strong vocals that hold you captive. Repeat!
9.Gustaph - Because Of You - Belgium - Runway Ready. There is so much attitude in this song.
10.Iru - Echo - Georgia - As epic as a League of Legends song. A-game brought.
11.Joker Out - Carpe Diem - Slovenia - Party song if there ever was one. But what do you expect that's name translates into "Seize the Day".
12.Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha - Finland - I never knew that you could aggressively Cha-Cha. That is until this song. It's catch if a little scary.
13.La Zarra - Évidemment - France - A total Vibe. The confidence, the skill, the hair...... La Zarra is on my list of new faves.
14.Let 3 - Mama ŠČ! - Croatia - Prepare yourself for a trip. It's not Eurovision if we don't get a few songs that have our jaws dropped and head tilted. Can't wait for this Semi Finals......
15.Lord Of The Lost - Blood & Glitter - Germany - It's like they were influenced by Lordi. I got "Hard Rock Hallelujah" vibes from this song. If you like hard rock, here's your entry.
16.Loreen - Tattoo - Sweden - The Queen is here! I have no other pick beyond her. She's my Number One 37 times. Everyone is just an opening and closing act. It's Loreen! I live to her music. I know I will never get vocally close to her yet I will belt out her music all day if life didn't interfere. Loreen for the win!!!!!!!!!!!!
17.Luke Black - Samo Mi Se Spava - Serbia - This should be in a soundtrack for a Blockbuster Sci-fi movie. It has what it takes.
18.Mae Muller - I Wrote A Song - United Kingdom - If I ever experience a breakup, this will be blasted as I get over him. I'm keeping this song. Thanks, UK!
19.Marco Mengoni - Due Vite - Italy - Get your cell phone flashlight app open and pull out some tissues. You're going to need it. It's okay. No judgement.
20.Mia Nicolai & Dion Cooper - Burning Daylight - Netherlands - The way their voices blend... Chef's kiss! I hope they go far.
21.Mimicat - Ai Coração - Portugal - I got to be honest. This is my least favorite song. It's just not my cup of tea.
22.Monika Linkytė - Stay - Lithuania - Another vocal goal for me. I got this song on repeat as well. So pretty. I could see this in a movie as well.
23.Noa Kirel - Unicorn - Israel - The Energy! Such a summer-ready jam.
24.Pasha Parfeni - Soarele şi Luna - Moldova - Bop that head! Go, go, go.
25.Piqued Jacks - Like An Animal - San Marino - It's San Marino. They're always down for a party!
26.Reiley - Breaking My Heart - Denmark - The 80s are back! This such a fun song. I hope it gets to Finals.
27.Remo Forrer - Watergun - Switzerland - Beautiful. Epic. Tear-worthy. See you in the Finals!
28.Sudden Lights - Aijā - Latvia - What is happening here? All I'm getting is vibes. The good kind!
29.Teya & Salena - Who The Hell Is Edgar? - Austria - The best fun I've had in a while. I want to see them perform live.
30.The Busker - Dance (Our Own Party) - Malta - We got a Sax!!!! A Sax! The Busker said we don't bring the party, WE are the party.
31.Theodor Andrei - D.G.T. (Off And On) - Romania - Remember that flirty Rock singer who played in that dive bar? I think he made it. That is Theodor's sound.
32.TuralTuranX - Tell Me More - Azerbaijan - Sounds like my childhood. Strangely comforting.
33.TVORCHI - Heart Of Steel - Ukraine - Before Loreen was announced as Sweden's contestant, They were my pick for Number one. That attitude and A-GAME was delivered. So much swag. If everyone loses their collective minds and fails to crown the Queen Loreen, I wouldn't mind if they won.
34.Vesna - My Sister's Crown - Czechia - Gorgeous! I wonder how the live performance will go.....
35.Victor Vernicos - What They Say - Greece - Our youngest contestant this year proves that age means nothing when it comes to talent. This is a Summer Road Trip song if there ever was one.
36.Voyager - Promise - Australia - Why, Australia, why? You always give your absolute best. They were neck in neck with TVORCHI for Number one. With Loreen here, I can't root for you. But I was going to. Promise!
37.Wild Youth - We Are One - Ireland - Why does this sound like something PBS plays during their commercials? It so inspiring.
So, that's it. To all my readers who can vote, have fun! To everyone else, it sucks doesn't it? We had last year though. Sadly, we will not be seeing American Song Contest 2023. NBC will not be doing that again. If you all are sobbing, know that I am as well. Just on the inside as I don't want people to see me ugly cry.
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