Iceland's entry for Eurovision 2013

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Iceland adds yet another ballad to this year's roster. It's a pretty good one, though. And, suprisingly for Iceland, it's not being translated into English for Eurovision. I like it.

The video is gorgeous, and a bit dark but redemptive.

Hungary's Entry for Eurovision 2013

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Hungary almost always sends interesting things to Eurovision, and this year is no exception. A charming, bubbly indie ballad is definitely interesting among the forest of big lush giants.

I think this is the first time I've seen a "lyrics video" submitted as a preview for Eurovision, and this one is a trippy ( Read more... )

Greece's entry for Eurovision 2013

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Have I mentioned I like pop-folk? Greece goes all indie-rock folk over the Greek economy with a wild uptempo song about the dismal Greek economy. I adore this song.

The video? They're giving Krista Siegrfids a run for her money on the smile factor. Greek boys in kilts. A wild old guy who keeps brushing his ( Read more... )

Germany's entry for Eurovision 2013

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Germany tries to kinda sorta clone "Euphoria" from last year and fails. Yes, it's not a ballad, it's dance pop, but I just can't get excited about it.

It's just a performance video. The staging lacks, well, a lot of stuff. It's uninspired.

Georgia's entry for Eurovision 2013

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Georgia sends a big, lush ballad. It's not really exciting, but it's decent enough.

The video isn't bad either. A bit clichéd, but not bad.

France's entry for Eurovision 2013

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France steps into the retro waters with a gothy, bluesy ballad. From the first riff I love it.

The video? Also gothy, bluesy, more French Quarter than French.

Finland's entry for Eurovision 2013

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Finland, oh, Finland. I didn't know stalker-chick dance-rock was a genre. Krista Siegfrids sings a catchy tune and is a lot of fun. Yes, I really like this song.

The video is twisted, trashy and hysterical. Yes, I really like this song.

Estonia's entry for Eurovision 2013

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Estonia sends a big ballad. It's decent enough. But there's not much else to say.

Another performance video.

Denmark's entry for Eurovision 2013

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Denmark said "Hey, a bit weird won last year for Sweden, maybe we should send something a bit weird." So we have a pixieish girl with mussed hair and a fairy dress surrounded by drummers, and a song that doesn't really fit a conventional genre. But the oddsmakers are tipping towards Emmelie de Forest and Only ( Read more... )

Cyprus' entry for Eurovision 2013

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Cyprus sends another Greek Cypriot to Eurovision, with a big ballad. It's solid, and she's got an excellent voice.

A real video again. It's kind of interesting. Then it gets to the stained glass dress. OMG the stained glass dress.