I'll do a gigantic megapost with all the girls' solo stuff later when my Eurovision Fever has worn off, but for now I'm just going on record as being a ginormous No Angels fan from the very very very beginning. I mean, I was blasting Rivers of Joy back in the DAY, yo! But I had NO hope that they'd go through to Begrade because Disappear isn't exactly the kind of song Germany needs to send if they want to do well. Apparently, thankfully, those wonderful people don't give a shit about that and just want to send their favorite girls off to perform a great pop song on the biggest stage in the world, so to that I can only say a giant WHOO!
No Angels is going to Belgrade, and now Eurovision just got a whole lot more fun for me.
Let's take a look at their entry, shall we? It's got a wind machine!
Okay, so we have to deduct points for Lucy's hat, but you win some, you lose some...
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Thursday, March 6, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
NO 'NO ANGELS' (IT'S ALL IN MY MIND)
Germany’s will hold their Grand Prix Vorentscheid pre-selection broadcast this Friday night, and I have diligently given a listen to the entries so I can give you my opinions.
Tommy Reeve – Just One Woman
It’s a green eyed soul song. That’s all. It’s not bad, but it’s not Eurovision (not that that matters to the big-four Germans). By itself, I actually kind of don’t mind the song, and took a look at some of Tommy Reeve’s music just based on it. But there is no reason why this should be in Belgrade.
Carolin Fortinbacher – Hinterm Ozean
Now, this, on the other hand, is a kind of song I’m pre-disposed to liking. It’s an emotive ballad with a pretty melody which is, thankfully, not oversung. Carolin Fortinbacher seems to be, if not an especially powerful singer, one who has a respectable sense of nuance and styling. That said, again, this is the kind of song that now no longer performs well due to the excess of the modern Eurovision.
Cinema Bizarre – Forever or Never
This was a bit of a surprise. It’s sort of like a darker version of The Ark. The glam rock sound is on full display here, but the song isn’t bad. This is hard to picture as a ‘Eurovision Entry’, but based on the growing inclusion of proper rock acts in recent years of the contest, I wouldn’t count out these dark horses. It doesn’t hurt that they seem to have a decent-sized fanbase.
No Angels – Disappear
My pre-listen favorite, since I’m a No Angels fan from WAY back (Like, waaayyyyyy back. Like, minutes after they’d released their first CD), No Angels are, by all rights, just the kind of act that should go to the Contest. They’re sort of campy and cultish, they sing inoffensive well-produced bubblegum pop, they are capable of putting on a great live show. However, Disappear, while an excellent addition to their own repertoire, isn’t a strong enough entry to win here. Shame, as the fan in me would have REALLY liked to see them win.
Marquess – La Histeria
This is Germany’s winner, folks. And, to be fair, it’s a LOT of fun. It still strikes me funny that Germany would send a Spanish song to the Contest, but given their recent eclecticism when it cones to their entries (in the last few years we’ve had country songs, pop/rock songs, German lounge lizards…), I have a feeling that the catchiness of this song will take it to the winner’s circle.
So there you have it. We’ll see this Friday, March 6 if I’m right.
Tommy Reeve – Just One Woman
It’s a green eyed soul song. That’s all. It’s not bad, but it’s not Eurovision (not that that matters to the big-four Germans). By itself, I actually kind of don’t mind the song, and took a look at some of Tommy Reeve’s music just based on it. But there is no reason why this should be in Belgrade.
Carolin Fortinbacher – Hinterm Ozean
Now, this, on the other hand, is a kind of song I’m pre-disposed to liking. It’s an emotive ballad with a pretty melody which is, thankfully, not oversung. Carolin Fortinbacher seems to be, if not an especially powerful singer, one who has a respectable sense of nuance and styling. That said, again, this is the kind of song that now no longer performs well due to the excess of the modern Eurovision.
Cinema Bizarre – Forever or Never
This was a bit of a surprise. It’s sort of like a darker version of The Ark. The glam rock sound is on full display here, but the song isn’t bad. This is hard to picture as a ‘Eurovision Entry’, but based on the growing inclusion of proper rock acts in recent years of the contest, I wouldn’t count out these dark horses. It doesn’t hurt that they seem to have a decent-sized fanbase.
No Angels – Disappear
My pre-listen favorite, since I’m a No Angels fan from WAY back (Like, waaayyyyyy back. Like, minutes after they’d released their first CD), No Angels are, by all rights, just the kind of act that should go to the Contest. They’re sort of campy and cultish, they sing inoffensive well-produced bubblegum pop, they are capable of putting on a great live show. However, Disappear, while an excellent addition to their own repertoire, isn’t a strong enough entry to win here. Shame, as the fan in me would have REALLY liked to see them win.
Marquess – La Histeria
This is Germany’s winner, folks. And, to be fair, it’s a LOT of fun. It still strikes me funny that Germany would send a Spanish song to the Contest, but given their recent eclecticism when it cones to their entries (in the last few years we’ve had country songs, pop/rock songs, German lounge lizards…), I have a feeling that the catchiness of this song will take it to the winner’s circle.
So there you have it. We’ll see this Friday, March 6 if I’m right.
ONE MAN'S TRASH...
…is another man’s trashman!
So, the UK has screwed up again, choosing the disco affectations of Andy Abraham over the postastic goodness of LoveShy or the actual potential of The Revelations.
I wasn’t able to watch Eurovision: Your Decision, which is fine, since I’d just have been sitting there yelling at my monitor, but once again I wonder what the British voting public is thinking. I suppose, on its own merits, Even If isn’t the worst song out there. It’s probably not the worst song in the contest this year. Heck, it wasn’t even the worst of the UK’s choices. But it’s boring. And Andy Abraham is boring. Not as boring as Rob the Builder’s song would’ve been, granted, but that doesn’t make it a good entry.
And, while I love the Brits and usually hope for them to do well (last year’s Scooch placing was still too low for my liking), I can’t help but think ‘they picked this boob, let’s make ‘em pay!’
Finally, poor Emma and Aimee. They’re just doomed, aren’t they?
So, the UK has screwed up again, choosing the disco affectations of Andy Abraham over the postastic goodness of LoveShy or the actual potential of The Revelations.
I wasn’t able to watch Eurovision: Your Decision, which is fine, since I’d just have been sitting there yelling at my monitor, but once again I wonder what the British voting public is thinking. I suppose, on its own merits, Even If isn’t the worst song out there. It’s probably not the worst song in the contest this year. Heck, it wasn’t even the worst of the UK’s choices. But it’s boring. And Andy Abraham is boring. Not as boring as Rob the Builder’s song would’ve been, granted, but that doesn’t make it a good entry.
And, while I love the Brits and usually hope for them to do well (last year’s Scooch placing was still too low for my liking), I can’t help but think ‘they picked this boob, let’s make ‘em pay!’
Finally, poor Emma and Aimee. They’re just doomed, aren’t they?
Friday, February 29, 2008
NOT MUCH OF A COMPETITION
The Brits do pop music very well. They've given us some great artists over the years, but why talk about them when we have Eurovision: Your Decision instead?
I do sort of like the idea for the new tournament-style format in theory. Given the right entries, it could make for some interesting 'battles'. The problem is that the most of the songs on offer here aren't that great, so it seems like just another way to showcase the best of the worst. It's the usual lineup of C-listers with songs that are, for the most part, underwhelming. And, sadly, nothing as potentially entertaining to look forward to as Jordan's penis outfit from the 2005 show.
The only real battle is between the girl groups. Clea -- sorry, 'LoveShy' -- have one of the best pop songs of the year with Mr. Gorgeous, sounding equal parts Jamelia's Beware of the Dog and Rachel Stevens' Some Girls. It's the kind of track that should get all sorts of radio play and have the tar remixed out of it for the clubs. Okay, and it would be nice to see Emma and Aimee see some sort of career victory for once, right? They've suffered enough.
On the other side of the coin, there's The Revelations' breezy and delightful It's You, which has all the best parts of a 60's girl group number, plus the added benefit of sounding exactly like something the UK could have actually sent to Eurovision in the 60's. As well, The Revelations boasts a Swede, thus enhancing their Eurovision powers, like, tenfold. They maybe the newcomers here, but barring a disastrous performance, this is the song to beat.
Sadly, it looks like LoveShy are about to hit another career wall when The Revelations steal their thunder and take the stage in Belgrade.
I do sort of like the idea for the new tournament-style format in theory. Given the right entries, it could make for some interesting 'battles'. The problem is that the most of the songs on offer here aren't that great, so it seems like just another way to showcase the best of the worst. It's the usual lineup of C-listers with songs that are, for the most part, underwhelming. And, sadly, nothing as potentially entertaining to look forward to as Jordan's penis outfit from the 2005 show.
The only real battle is between the girl groups. Clea -- sorry, 'LoveShy' -- have one of the best pop songs of the year with Mr. Gorgeous, sounding equal parts Jamelia's Beware of the Dog and Rachel Stevens' Some Girls. It's the kind of track that should get all sorts of radio play and have the tar remixed out of it for the clubs. Okay, and it would be nice to see Emma and Aimee see some sort of career victory for once, right? They've suffered enough.
On the other side of the coin, there's The Revelations' breezy and delightful It's You, which has all the best parts of a 60's girl group number, plus the added benefit of sounding exactly like something the UK could have actually sent to Eurovision in the 60's. As well, The Revelations boasts a Swede, thus enhancing their Eurovision powers, like, tenfold. They maybe the newcomers here, but barring a disastrous performance, this is the song to beat.
Sadly, it looks like LoveShy are about to hit another career wall when The Revelations steal their thunder and take the stage in Belgrade.
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