18:25 "Lithuania having some problems climaxing" lol Tom phrasing!! 😅 but appreciate the love for 🇸🇮 Raiven -- really love the darker, more interpretive performances and would love them to qualify!
That moment broke me! lol If you've ever watched the anime Hetalia, the character version of Lithuania came to mind and I had to pause because I couldn't stop laughing.
People seriously need to grow up when it comes to hating on peoples musical preferences 😂 It's just someone's personal list. It doesnt mean that the song is going to flop! They can always bump their favourite song up their own list! I do enjoy seeing everyones lists. Will share my top 20 a little later as I'm still at work. I noticed the notification and had to jump on! 😊
I know! It's so silly how people need to grump at others for having a different taste in music. If you don't like other people's ranking videos then make your own. That's what I did and it's been a lot of fun 🙂
It's funny this year as I've been watching people's top lists I have never been annoyed lol There is so much quality this year that it can be completely different and I can be "yup I can see that" But just happy to see Croatia and Switzerland so high. My personal top 2!
@@ESCTom I do hope so! I'm in the wrong semi to vote for it, but i NEED it in the final... So happy that Ireland sent something so daring. Have been listening to this & can now sing along. 🙂
I think there could be a Shock Win this year. France, UK, Italy, Netherlands who knows ??? Every year certain songs have all the hype etc etc but then get nowhere in the Final. I think this year is wide open.
Love the content! Thanks! I'm so surprised the Netherlands is the number 1. I'm so curious what surprise Joost brings to the staging. He is amazing on stage but that isn't rehearsed. But after overthinking the song so much, he must have liked the staging too. Even though the rehearsals are not delivering on the hype at all. He could have made a mistake, but he is a Eurovision fan so I think he managed to hide the surpise and will blow us away
I had this crazy idea that the surprise is going to be that it's Käärijä in the blue chicken suit. I've seen clips of them goofing off together, they seemed to have fun, and Käärijä's new song is called Kot Kot (which means Cluck Cluck), so in a way it would also indirectly promote that. I know, it's wishful thinking on my part, I just really love Käärijä and Joost and want them to team up 😂
Netherlands was also my winner for 2 months but you know what… with that staging Bambie skyrocketed to my winner pedestal🇮🇪🤘 best staging in Eurovision for years and could see a common linets moment for your country Tom☘️
For folks who might be salty, this year is *incredibly* open. There are paths for so, so many countries to win and basically everyone to do well! This is a fabulous year!
We actually have no less than eight countries in common in our top 10! I don't have Belgium and the UK there, instead I have Portugal and Greece (which are both in your top 20. Greece is currently my #1... I'm just obsessed with Marina. But it's really close, Switzerland, Italy and Netherlands might end up as my final #1. Love to see your appreciation for Europapa, it's really special. This will be such an exciting week! 😃 Take your rest Tom and have a fabulous time in Malmö! ❤
@@ESCTom haha no? Well I'm just a sucker for songs that mix modern and traditional. Like Eaea is still my hot favourite from last year; Zari is more urban but to me it's just as captivating.
There are many great songs this year. When I listened to all of the songs for the first time I was surprised. Finally! A Eurovision that feels like a collection of unique European genres, sounds and cultures. I wanted to slap myself just to check if I wasn't dreaming.
thank you for sharing your top 20 with us❤ and thank you for not hating on our (finns) choice😂 i totally understand that it is not for everyone, but ive been truly sad for windows95man and henri receiving so much hate - breaks my heart😢
The most anticipated video of the season for me is here hehe. Although Baby lasagna is my 7th place rn, im also prayingggg for Croatia to take the win. That would literally make my entire year. Thank u for the video and for 1st place ofc ❤️🇳🇱🇪🇺
Interesting as always, Tom. I love your comments on France. We all have a few songs that means that bit more, because we can attach it to a feeling or a place.
So happy to see Europapa at #1. I am OBSESSED with that song, it makes me feel both immensely joyful and melancolic (my dad recently died of cancer) and reminiscent of better times (loved Eurodance in the 90s). It's just the perfect Eurovision song to me. My absolute favourite is Ulveham, I feel that song deep in my soul, but I know it doesn't have a likely chance of winning, so I'm happy to throw my support (and votes) behind Joost Klein. So many good songs this year though. Croatia, France, Italy, Portugal, Lithuania, Armenia would all be worthy winners to me. I had more or less given up on Eurovision during most of the 2010s, and only reelly got into it again in 2021, and since then it's just been getting better and better.
Loooooove that we have the same top 3, just in a different order 😅 so I will be happy if any of those win (but I'm also rooting for Greece and Norway!). Regards from Chile!
Really sad Ukraine isn't higher on your list (but not mad! LOL!). Wish Ireland could be higher, but I'm just happy they've gone up as much as they have over the course of the season! Other than that I like your top 4 or 5, though Netherlands wouldn't be my top - I have a friend who moved there years ago now and this is the first year she's really into it, so if he won I'd consider it a win! LOL! I love Nemo, that would be wonderful if they won!
So this year I avoided listening to the songs (except Sanremo of course) because last year maybe I heard them too much the actual show wasn't as 'exciting' so basically I listened to all the songs just the other day. So far my favorites are: 1. Croatia: as soon as I heard it I just couldn't stop listening to it, I understand now why its one of the favorites 2. Italy - yeah a lot of bias here but I know it by heart so can't help it. 3. Netherlands, Same as you I thought it was fun and just 'ok' but the ending was really a surprise for me to and I can't watch it without tearing up! I hope they don't cut it out of the performance. 4. Estonia: just love this ethnic feel it reminds me of Moldova 2022, just a fun song. 5. France: classic ballad great voice nice to have a bit of calm in the middle of all these bop songs. then for the rest of my top 10 in no particular order I like Lithuania, Georgia Luxembourg San Marino and Czechia. But as I said I just started listening to them so for sure my list will change.
I've missed the run-up to Eurovision this year. Unfortunately my health took a significant dip, & when that happens I cannot tolerate sounds, so listening to music has been out. I hope this is over now, until the next relapse. I've only heard about 5 of the entries this year as a result & have also not kept up with the gossip. The last song I heard was Norway, watching their national final. I've missed your videos, Tom, more than anyone else as I feel you always come across as more authentic & less bitchy than the other Eurovision channels. I'm excited to see your comments on the UK's entry. I have heard it & enjoyed it ad it sounds like an updated version of 80s pop, & I was an 80's kid. You also mentioned in this video you've got a job. I'm delighted for you. I remember you talking about how difficult it was to find one in your field after you came home from China. I hope you're enjoying it. :-)
❤My top ten ❤ 1. Switzerland 🇨🇭 2. Italy 🇮🇹 3. Greece 🇬🇷 4. Croatia 🇭🇷 5. Serbia 🇷🇸 6. Australia 🐨 7. Slovenia 🇸🇮 8. Portugal 🇵🇹 9. Georgia 🇬🇪 10. Norway 🇳🇴 Ireland just misses out at 11th place but it's so insane to place Ireland so high for the first time ever. So excited for Bambie's performance tomorrow ❤
I love this year's ESC because there isn't a single song I find terrible - there aren't even any so-bad-it's-good songs, either. Plenty of great songs I'll come back to for casual listening, perhaps a few songs I don't care that much about, but overall an amazingly high level of quality that makes this ESC year one to remember. If there's hate against any personal ranking for not placing some song higher, it's uncalled for: everyone's ranking is going to look different, otherwise we wouldn't need a contest. I'm looking forward to watching a wild scoreboard on Saturday!
i would love to see joost klein do well. despite being presented as a really fun song, its in no way a 'joke' entry- he is clearly very serious about the competition, it must mean a lot given the meaning of the song.
Thank you for picking Olly for your top ten, hope you have been enjoying it all so far!! Good luck to Bambie too, really hope Ireland does well this year 😊
I have heard people joking that Luktelk is about erectile dysfunction... so your comment that "Lithuania having some problems with climax" cracked me up even more...
This was a really fun video to watch and really interesting. Also I don’t watch rehearsals anymore because I want to be surprised but I do look at the odds. As soon as the rehearsals were shown my number 1, nemo dropped down in the odds and I’m really worried that the staging is bad or their vocals aren’t good. To me that doesn’t make sense though because they have seemed so comfortable on stage and are so stylish. But Ig I will find out in 4 days😰
Tom Netherlands 1st awesome! Going down in the bookies, actually Ireland took it over. We will see it Thursday, I only really missed Austria in your list.
I agree as well. I don't particularly like the goth esthetic, but I love that they're trying something different, and it seems like this time it's an artist that actually wants to be there and who has a clear vision about what she wants. I'm oddly invested and care more about Ireland making it through than my own country (Denmark 🇩🇰). I think taking a risk should be rewarded.
@@Selfishjean81 Thanks for the support. I am actually a fan of the Danish entry this year. I think it's being underestimated. I know if one of your larger neighbours sent it, it would be getting more attention.
Ukraine ranking 17th - didn’t expect it from you. Well, ok ) it seems producers also decided to withdraw Ukraine out of competition this year, giving them 2nd order number (death slot). Nevertheless, I’m sure Ukraine will do great and will be remembered with their entry, no even need to win🙂
Really great video, as usual Tom. Thank you so much for your nice words for Croatia🇭🇷. Yes, hype is really big in Croatia and for the first time ever we're gonna have live watching of the ESC final in Zagreb. And don't worry, we won't be upset because Croatia🇭🇷 is "only" 3rd on your list😂😂😂. Different people have different tastes. For example, the song you put 10th (Norway🇳🇴) is my personal No1. And I'm so happy because of your Ireland and Bambie which I also like (in my top 10). They absolutely nailed in the rehearsals and deserve a final this year.
My personal favourites this year (random order) Belgium, Spain, Estonia, Australia, Portugal, Italy, Croatia and the Netherlands. Special mention to Ireland (sorry not in my top 10) but applaud them for daring to go for something different and by the look of it, having changed their fortune🙏🍀
My Top 10, from before the rehearsal pics & clips: 01 Ireland 02 Switzerland 03 Ukraine 04 Lithuania 05 France 06 Greece 07 Portugal 08 Norway 09 Armenia 10 San Marino Regarding San Marino: I like the song, but I have to admit that part of my appreciation for it comes from having watched (too too much) of San Marino's selection and the journey THAT was.
@@ESCTom I fully expect to be blown away. Bambie was my favorite before Eurosong and then just knocked me out at the live show. And every step of the way, they have been nailing it, all while being true to themself. It's been a GREAT Eurovision run, and I cannot wait for tomorrow night.
This year is very strong and open, lots of great songs! My Top 20 (everyone there is at least 8/10): 1. Netherlands 🇳🇱 2. Lithuania 🇱🇹 3. Ireland 🇮🇪 4. Croatia 🇭🇷 5. Switzerland 🇨🇭 6. Estonia 🇪🇪 7. Norway 🇳🇴 8. Sweden 🇸🇪 9. Italy 🇮🇹 10. Georgia 🇬🇪 11. Belgium 🇧🇪 12. Finland 🇫🇮 13. Greece 🇬🇷 14. Portugal 🇵🇹 15. Ukraine 🇺🇦 16. Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 17. Slovenia 🇸🇮 18. Armenia 🇦🇲 19. Latvia 🇱🇻 20. Malta 🇲🇹
I appreciate all the singers! They are professionals for sure and we never know what will happen there! Nutsa 🇬🇪🇪🇺🇬🇪 should be somewhere between 1 to 10. For me she is a winner!
Can we just appreciate Tom's sincere sympathy with the erectile dysfunction of the entire Baltic nation in Lithuania? > "Lithuania has a problem climaxing"
TOM judging from today's jury show maybe you should prepare yourself for the next competition being closer than you think 👀👀 Because I saw Bambie and immediately though "this is a winner's performance" and I know I'm not alone. I CHOOSE TO BELIEVE
It’s so hard to pick a song you want to win because so many are deserving. If it is purely based on the song, Estonia is top for me. It’s super infectious ❤ But tell me, when will you react to some more of the rehearsals? I’m very intrigued to know what you think of the UK 😉
Here's my top 10 list after first semi-final: 1. Estonia 🇪🇪 and Norway 🇳🇴 2. Ireland 🇮🇪 (and Australia 🇦🇺 and Azerbaijan 🇦🇿) 3. France 🇫🇷 and Portugal 🇵🇹 4. Spain 🇪🇸 and Ukraine 🇺🇦 5. Belgium 🇧🇪 and UK 🇬🇧 6. Slovenia 🇸🇮 7. Czechia 🇨🇿 8. Germany 🇩🇪 9. Switzerland 🇨🇭 10. Lithuania 🇱🇹 and Croatia 🇭🇷 I left Finland out of the list since I can't vote for them, but I still wish success to our own duo, who never fail to spread joy 😍
My rankings may shift about a bit, but they hardly ever massively change. I'm quite loyal to the songs I love, even if the staging isn't quite giving what I want it to give. 1. Norway 2. Italy 3. Slovenia 4. Lithuania 5. Portugal 6. Serbia 7. Ukraine 8. Armenia 9. Greece 10. Estonia 11. Belgium 12. Netherlands 13. Switzerland 14. Malta 15. Sweden 16. Croatia 17. Spain 18. France 19. Czechia 20. Finland
I would be happy with any of your top 5 win this year. However I agree with you that Croatia winning would have a special meaning for that country and It would be great to see the contest move to that part of Europe
I agree with you that the Irish entry might not be the one I listen that much to, but what a stage show! Ireland is now in my top 10, which I never thought - also hoping for Joost to win it, despite having Olly as my favorite.
Great Top 20 Tom. So glad to see Malta in there - OMG, so underrated, and absolutely agree with you re Spain, St.Pedro would have been my top 5 this year. I struggle a little with Ukraine, a fabulous song but the reverence of Mother Theresa, with the accusations of cruelty against her, really sits uncomfortably with me. Sweden could well do higher, generic but it's one I do replay again and again. Previous non-winners? Give me Lithuania every day, Sorry, but Croatia and Netherlands just give me the Diggy-loo Diggy-ley vibes that make everyone I ever try to convert to being interested in ESC - friends work colleagues etc - just laugh in my face
The one time you don't have Ukraine in your top 10 it's my number 3 this is my favourite Ukrainian song since 2018 by far also after rehearsals malta has shot up my rankings
I agree. I am from Sweden and 15 seems about right this year. The sad part is that I seen other talents from the twins that way surpass the genre they are in and do not seem to fit them. Check Marcus and martinus version of wicked games. Or the accustic version of Unforgetable. I like Ukraine more than you do. But my winner is either Nemor or Joost.
My top 37 of ESC 2024: 37: Israel: I just can’t rank this one highly. With everything going on with them right now I really don’t feel like I can support them competing and thus I can’t support this entry. And the song itself isn’t that great. It is pretty generic and like an X-Factor winner ballad which isn’t what ESC represents to me musically. Eden has a spectacular voice though and I wish her the best of luck and experience in Malmo despite all the terrible stuff her country is doing. 4/10. 36: Albania: the revamp ruined this for me. It reduced the little impact it has before and just made it lose all its sole. Her voice is great though gut I feel the revamp really missed the mark majorly. 5/10. 35: Iceland: solid performance but a bland nothing of a song that is good but doesn’t do anything for me. 5.5/10. 34: Moldova: this song has interesting elements and a good vocal but it just feels very disjointed and flat at the minute. Unfortunate because this song had potential to be amazing with such a sorting vocalist. 6/10. 33: UK: I don’t mind this. It is solid in all categories. Olly is amazing but this song is a bit disappointing tbh, I wish it was more akin to much of what he did in Years and Years and he old have won Eurovision with something like that. 6/10. 32: Poland: I love the mysterious feel to it but I wish it leaned more into it. It feels more like a demo and too radio friendly to really make ani moscato on me. The lyrics are interesting though at least. 6/10. 31: Austria: this song is really dated and trashy and I do love how it leans into that part of itself and she is great but the song is nothing close to my style and it is just too cheesy for me (that video makes it so much worse) even though again it is a fun, solid entry. 6/10. 30: Czechia: the studio cut is amazing but live it doesn’t hit. I love Aiko and how this song doesn’t feel composed for ESC and really unique to her and its attitude. It is also so close to my thing and so catchy. Sad the performance is pretty weak vocally but she has time to work on it so it is probably going to be improved in Malmo. 6.5/10. 29: Denmark: great voice and performance but the song just hasn’t entirely connected with me yet. It will be a grower live though hopefully. 6.5/10. 28: Germany: I like this entry loads. His vocals are incredible especially live but the rest of the performance needs major changes to do anything in Malmo. The song itself has just a very anthemic feel to the chorus that makes it get stuck in your head and the instrumental is also quite punchy but it just doesn’t really stand out a whole lot which is ok. It does everything it needs to do well. 7.5/10. 27: Luxembourg: the performance is incredible and really changed my opinion on this entry. I love it to bit and the mix of French and English is so infectious and the song has a good beat that is just a head bopper. 7.5/10. 26: Netherlands: this is a really fun entry with a deep message to boot. I also love Joost and how his personality and artistry comes through in this entry without anything being restrained. Such a big party anthem that is impossible not to groove ot even if it is not my typical style and the contrast between the sound and lyrics is sometimes too much for me. 7.5/10. 25: Latvia: this is incredible. His voice is so deep, rich and incredible and he really makes the song. I also love the mysterious feel of the entry that really captivates me every time I see it live but it doesn’t necessarily deliver the same impacts in the studio cut. 7.5/10. 24: Azerbaijan: his voice is so amazing and captivating as is the sound. Shoutout to that incredible ethnic singer as well, his vocals really gave me chills and made it feel really Azerbaijani until I realised it was in Azerbaijani in the chorus at least (misheard it as English initially lol). So glad they are starting to show this side of themselves even if this isn’t going to qualify. 7.5/10. 23: Finland: this is really amazing and funny live but in the studio cut it doesn’t have that same impact even though it is still incredibly fun and entertaining to watch. It also feels really genuine to the artist as well which is amazing and the vocals are also amazing in both the studio cut and live. 8/10. 22: San Marino: this is incredible, this song just exudes all the energy, sass and power I look for in a female-led rock tune and it does that amazingly. The song and vocals are just so punchy and amazing even if the performance needs work to really shine. 8/10. 21: Spain: the message of this song is unique and incredible and I love the unashamed 80s feel to it which is so my thing and just makes me dance every time I hear it even if the performance could have been done a lot better. The song is also incredibly catchy. 8/10. 20: Malta: this song blew me away the first time I saw it live. Everything about it just gave me pop star in the making vibes and blew me away. The song itself isn’t as good but it is still really great and the revamp made some really great improvements to the overall package it really needs to shine. 8.5/10. 19: Ireland: this is dark, epic and mysterious in the best way. It is dark and brooding but it still invites you into its soundscape from the first second and never leaves you. Her voice is incredible and it was actually amazing live and it also feels genuine to her experience as well which is a great touch. 8.5/10. 18: Australia: this is incredible. I am so happy with this choice for us as it shows out culture for once and everything within it just works ot highlight that. It sounds incredible and the vocals are the same and I love its minimalist 80s vibe that makes it truly feel captivating and unique for this year. I really hope we stay so we can send more masterpieces like this in the future. 8.5/10. 17: Sweden: this is just polished pop perfection and produced incredibly with a mindblowing and polished performance to boot. Sweden knows how to do Eurovision and I love the, and this for that. 9/10. 16: Greece: I love how chaotic and unique this entry is. It also feels very genuine to Marina and Greece as it shows off their beautiful language and her voice is captivating especially when she sings in that haunting ethnic tone. 9/10.
15: Georgia: this is incredible. Her voice is amazing and just gives me chills. The song is also produced incredibly and really feels like it is genuine to her style and artistry and she looks amazing, almost like a Georgian Jess Glynne lol. 9/10 14: Estonia: this is incredible. I love the message and how deep and relevant it is. The song is also a real party from start to finish that I can’t resist every time while being really feeling Estonian and genuine ot the artists. This is why I love Eurovision. 9/10. 13: Cyprus: this song is incredible. I was expecting nothing short of a bop from Silia and she delivered. The song is produced incredibly and catchy. She also really makes the song with her incredible presence, looks and charisma especially for such a young singer. She has a huge future ahead of her for sure. 9/10. 12: Lithuania: this is such a bop and so deep lyrically. The production is divine and slick as are his voice. This also feels very genuine to his artistry and the performance is incredible. I also love the mix of 80s with modern sounds and the futuristic feel it has which makes it feel truly unique compared to other entries this year. 9.5/10. 11: Armenia: this song is a bop. It is so Armenian and just incredible in every way while being modern at the same time. Armenia never disappoints and this song shows that. 9.5/10. 10: Switzerland: this is so chaotic and different and incredible. I love his fashion and artistry and how he is just so unafraid to express himself and the video shows that as does the song. The songs lyrics really move me ot tears as they relate to me so much and made the song connect with me even more. This entry just epitomises my love for Eurovision and it just whacks you in the face with its intensity and just captivates you from first to last second. 10/10. 9: Serbia: this is just beautiful. The symbolism of the lyrics makes the heartbreaking yet inspirational message of the song clear which is amplified by everything around it really letting them shine. It really moves me to tears every time and is way too short for its own good. It also feels very Serbian which is the cherry on top. 10/10. 8: France: his voice is incredible and really displays the agony and desperation within the song that just moves me to tears every time. This man is way too good live and really sells this entry that is just a perfect fit for him as it is grand and haunting in every way. 10/10. 7: Ukraine: this is just captivating and heartbreaking. Its message is relevant and heartbreaking and the song just has a captivating, almost hymn-like quality to it while bring Ukrainian and modern. The rapping is also amazing and really glues the whole song together. It overall moves me to tears that just feels way too short every time (which all the songs have from now on tbh). 10/10. 6: Portugal: this is just captivating. The lyrics are heartbreaking and captivating as is the song which is simple and does everything it needs to do to be incredible and portray its heartbreaking message that truly brings me to tears. Portugal always brings quality and this is no different. The performance is incredible and so uniquely Portuguese. 10/10, 5: Croatia: the lyrics of this song are so meaningful and the energy is too palpable for me to resist. This is the perfect workout song and a song that blows my mind in terms of production and that it is truly his vision since he performed, arranged and produced this song himself. He is truly an artist and this song is just such a bop and so catchy. Well done Croatia! This is my fave entry from you in a while maybe ever. 10/10. 4: Italy: I love this. She just exudes so much sass and confidence and the song is just so infectious and amazing, enhanced by her amazing and chilling vocals. And with that the lyrics are also unexpectedly deep for this style of song which is an amazing bonus. 10/10. 3: Belgium: everything about this is perfect. His voice is so unique as is the song that makes it so unique and chilling. I love the mystery of the instrumental enhanced by everything around it that sweeps me up every time. 10/10. 2: Slovenia: this is incredible. The lyrics, the vocals, the instrumental, the story, the progression. Everything just sweeps me up in its epicness and it leaves me speechless every time by its brilliance. 10/10. 1: Norway: this song represents everything that ESC is to me. INCREDIBLE AND PERFECT IN EVERY WAY. Gunhild’s voice is out of this world and the song is just epic as is the performance and the lyrics are so dark but deep. This is the epitome of perfection and Eurovision to me. This is my fave Norwegian entry ever honestly. 10/10 This year is incredible. Every song has something everyone likes (even Isr@3l if you are discounting the situation) and is just so unique to one another. I will have watching in May because I know so many of my faves will be so robbed in the end. This year just shows how good Eurovision can be and how pretty much all of the countries have come with their A-game make this one of the strongest years ever, or dare I say, a bloodbath. Live performances will be everything so this top will surely change after all the songs are performed live. Interesting to see what you think of this year as it is so different to me and the fandom. I definitely get where you are coming from as there is so much sonic diversity that don’t really focus too heavily on your niche (production) and that is totally fine. It is very interesting to hear your opinions on the songs this year and I do eventually hope that you have enough motivation at some point to make a top 37 maybe after the show after some songs grow on you from the performances which will 100% happen. We are bound to disagree on everything so feel free to comment down here on your opinions on my overall top (that has also changed since I typed it out around over a month ago probs).
@@ESCTom definitely. At first I was disappointed because I was sad that it wasn’t as good as songs by Years and Years (particularly King which is so nostalgic for me and one of my fave songs) but ngl it has grown in me over time and it will be great live 100%
"If your song wasn't in my top 20, I promise it was 21st" 💀
He didn't provide puppies OR grass, so i'm gonna be angry!!!
Oh, eh, i rather like that list...
Maybe Malta out & UK lower...
That's where Nutsa probably is.
"Lithuania has a problem climaxing" Ironically Vilnius had a tourist campaign called the G-Spot of Europe
18:25 "Lithuania having some problems climaxing" lol Tom phrasing!! 😅
but appreciate the love for 🇸🇮 Raiven -- really love the darker, more interpretive performances and would love them to qualify!
Join the club Lithuania 😂
#Iceberg #LuktelkSubtext
That moment broke me! lol If you've ever watched the anime Hetalia, the character version of Lithuania came to mind and I had to pause because I couldn't stop laughing.
Riva is forever a Croatian win. Samo neka je za pleeeees...
I love that he said that :D
Raiven is awesome, so gorgeous and talented.
Croatia ftw :)
People seriously need to grow up when it comes to hating on peoples musical preferences 😂 It's just someone's personal list. It doesnt mean that the song is going to flop! They can always bump their favourite song up their own list! I do enjoy seeing everyones lists.
Will share my top 20 a little later as I'm still at work. I noticed the notification and had to jump on! 😊
I know! It's so silly how people need to grump at others for having a different taste in music. If you don't like other people's ranking videos then make your own. That's what I did and it's been a lot of fun 🙂
It's funny this year as I've been watching people's top lists I have never been annoyed lol There is so much quality this year that it can be completely different and I can be "yup I can see that"
But just happy to see Croatia and Switzerland so high. My personal top 2!
Malta is so underrated, finally someone who gives it some love
Bambie Thug has gone up in the odds now 6th in the winner odds and 5th in the semi odds. Tom your Ireland looks like it could make the final
i saw it in the arena, its 100% qualifying
first time since 2018 right?
@@ESCTom I do hope so!
I'm in the wrong semi to vote for it, but i NEED it in the final...
So happy that Ireland sent something so daring. Have been listening to this & can now sing along. 🙂
Now 5th in the odds
Now fifth in the winner odds! And fourth in the semi!
I think there could be a Shock Win this year. France, UK, Italy, Netherlands who knows ???
Every year certain songs have all the hype etc etc but then get nowhere in the Final.
I think this year is wide open.
Thanks for the nice wishes for BL. He is now on 28% on odds. I hope we will see you next year on Eurovision Zagreb 2025 🎉. 🇭🇷❤️
No baby, it is on 28% after first dress rehrsal 😻🇭🇷
@@laurajuric5814i just wanted to correct him...28% 💪💪💪🇭🇷🇭🇷
@@laurajuric5814 my typo 🤦, will correct
He is 33% now
34% sorry❤🎉😂meow🐱
Love the content! Thanks! I'm so surprised the Netherlands is the number 1. I'm so curious what surprise Joost brings to the staging. He is amazing on stage but that isn't rehearsed. But after overthinking the song so much, he must have liked the staging too. Even though the rehearsals are not delivering on the hype at all. He could have made a mistake, but he is a Eurovision fan so I think he managed to hide the surpise and will blow us away
I had this crazy idea that the surprise is going to be that it's Käärijä in the blue chicken suit. I've seen clips of them goofing off together, they seemed to have fun, and Käärijä's new song is called Kot Kot (which means Cluck Cluck), so in a way it would also indirectly promote that. I know, it's wishful thinking on my part, I just really love Käärijä and Joost and want them to team up 😂
18:27 “Lithuania having some problems with climaxing” lmao
I immediately came to the comments for this 😭
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Netherlands was also my winner for 2 months but you know what… with that staging Bambie skyrocketed to my winner pedestal🇮🇪🤘 best staging in Eurovision for years and could see a common linets moment for your country Tom☘️
For folks who might be salty, this year is *incredibly* open. There are paths for so, so many countries to win and basically everyone to do well! This is a fabulous year!
We actually have no less than eight countries in common in our top 10! I don't have Belgium and the UK there, instead I have Portugal and Greece (which are both in your top 20. Greece is currently my #1... I'm just obsessed with Marina. But it's really close, Switzerland, Italy and Netherlands might end up as my final #1. Love to see your appreciation for Europapa, it's really special. This will be such an exciting week! 😃
Take your rest Tom and have a fabulous time in Malmö! ❤
Haha I love that Greece is your number 1, I wouldn’t have guessed that
@@ESCTom haha no? Well I'm just a sucker for songs that mix modern and traditional. Like Eaea is still my hot favourite from last year; Zari is more urban but to me it's just as captivating.
There are many great songs this year. When I listened to all of the songs for the first time I was surprised. Finally! A Eurovision that feels like a collection of unique European genres, sounds and cultures. I wanted to slap myself just to check if I wasn't dreaming.
Love the content Tom!
EUROPAPA FTW 🇳🇱🌷🇪🇺🏆
Congratulations also to Aiko for getting 21st on Toms list!
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thank you for sharing your top 20 with us❤ and thank you for not hating on our (finns) choice😂 i totally understand that it is not for everyone, but ive been truly sad for windows95man and henri receiving so much hate - breaks my heart😢
The most anticipated video of the season for me is here hehe. Although Baby lasagna is my 7th place rn, im also prayingggg for Croatia to take the win. That would literally make my entire year. Thank u for the video and for 1st place ofc ❤️🇳🇱🇪🇺
Your comment actually gave me a kick up the ass to get this video done 😂
@@ESCTom Oh really 😭 HAHAHAH
How can such deferambas sing plagiarism?
Rammstein + Karaija = Baby Lasagna!
Trash...
Interesting as always, Tom. I love your comments on France. We all have a few songs that means that bit more, because we can attach it to a feeling or a place.
that board layout is gorgeous
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So happy to see Europapa at #1. I am OBSESSED with that song, it makes me feel both immensely joyful and melancolic (my dad recently died of cancer) and reminiscent of better times (loved Eurodance in the 90s). It's just the perfect Eurovision song to me.
My absolute favourite is Ulveham, I feel that song deep in my soul, but I know it doesn't have a likely chance of winning, so I'm happy to throw my support (and votes) behind Joost Klein.
So many good songs this year though. Croatia, France, Italy, Portugal, Lithuania, Armenia would all be worthy winners to me. I had more or less given up on Eurovision during most of the 2010s, and only reelly got into it again in 2021, and since then it's just been getting better and better.
My Eurovision 2024 Top 20:
1. Switzerland 🇨🇭
2. Croatia 🇭🇷
3. Lithuania 🇱🇹
4. Estonia 🇪🇪
5. Belgium 🇧🇪
6. Norway 🇳🇴
7. Sweden 🇸🇪
8. Italy 🇮🇹
9. Ireland 🇮🇪 (Home Country)
10. Ukraine 🇺🇦
11. The Netherlands 🇳🇱
12. United Kingdom 🇬🇧
13. Greece 🇬🇷
14. Portugal 🇵🇹
15. Latvia 🇱🇻
16. Czechia 🇨🇿
17. Spain 🇪🇸
18. Poland 🇵🇱
19. Armenia 🇦🇲
20. Denmark 🇩🇰
COME ON BAMBIE THUG CROWN 👑 THE WITCH 🧙 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
You have great taste 🤌
@@BestesBart Thanks! Usually I have a few more outliers near the top of my list, Estonia is really the only one that isn’t doing so well in the odds
I love seeing France this high up on your list, there seems to be so much hate for it in the fandom. It's been my number 1 since it came out :)
Genuinely my most anticipated video of the season. I always love your top 20 vids!
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Loooooove that we have the same top 3, just in a different order 😅 so I will be happy if any of those win (but I'm also rooting for Greece and Norway!). Regards from Chile!
Really sad Ukraine isn't higher on your list (but not mad! LOL!). Wish Ireland could be higher, but I'm just happy they've gone up as much as they have over the course of the season! Other than that I like your top 4 or 5, though Netherlands wouldn't be my top - I have a friend who moved there years ago now and this is the first year she's really into it, so if he won I'd consider it a win! LOL! I love Nemo, that would be wonderful if they won!
Ireland WILL finish in the top 10 if not better.
So this year I avoided listening to the songs (except Sanremo of course) because last year maybe I heard them too much the actual show wasn't as 'exciting' so basically I listened to all the songs just the other day. So far my favorites are:
1. Croatia: as soon as I heard it I just couldn't stop listening to it, I understand now why its one of the favorites
2. Italy - yeah a lot of bias here but I know it by heart so can't help it.
3. Netherlands, Same as you I thought it was fun and just 'ok' but the ending was really a surprise for me to and I can't watch it without tearing up! I hope they don't cut it out of the performance.
4. Estonia: just love this ethnic feel it reminds me of Moldova 2022, just a fun song.
5. France: classic ballad great voice nice to have a bit of calm in the middle of all these bop songs.
then for the rest of my top 10 in no particular order I like Lithuania, Georgia Luxembourg San Marino and Czechia.
But as I said I just started listening to them so for sure my list will change.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
As a Spanish person my list(Only 3 countries):1-Portugal.2-Italy.3-Croatia.
I've missed the run-up to Eurovision this year. Unfortunately my health took a significant dip, & when that happens I cannot tolerate sounds, so listening to music has been out. I hope this is over now, until the next relapse. I've only heard about 5 of the entries this year as a result & have also not kept up with the gossip. The last song I heard was Norway, watching their national final.
I've missed your videos, Tom, more than anyone else as I feel you always come across as more authentic & less bitchy than the other Eurovision channels. I'm excited to see your comments on the UK's entry. I have heard it & enjoyed it ad it sounds like an updated version of 80s pop, & I was an 80's kid.
You also mentioned in this video you've got a job. I'm delighted for you. I remember you talking about how difficult it was to find one in your field after you came home from China. I hope you're enjoying it. :-)
i also hope its over now Angela and youre feeling better 🙏🏻
❤My top ten ❤
1. Switzerland 🇨🇭
2. Italy 🇮🇹
3. Greece 🇬🇷
4. Croatia 🇭🇷
5. Serbia 🇷🇸
6. Australia 🐨
7. Slovenia 🇸🇮
8. Portugal 🇵🇹
9. Georgia 🇬🇪
10. Norway 🇳🇴
Ireland just misses out at 11th place but it's so insane to place Ireland so high for the first time ever. So excited for Bambie's performance tomorrow ❤
Literally the same top three
I love this year's ESC because there isn't a single song I find terrible - there aren't even any so-bad-it's-good songs, either. Plenty of great songs I'll come back to for casual listening, perhaps a few songs I don't care that much about, but overall an amazingly high level of quality that makes this ESC year one to remember. If there's hate against any personal ranking for not placing some song higher, it's uncalled for: everyone's ranking is going to look different, otherwise we wouldn't need a contest. I'm looking forward to watching a wild scoreboard on Saturday!
i would love to see joost klein do well. despite being presented as a really fun song, its in no way a 'joke' entry- he is clearly very serious about the competition, it must mean a lot given the meaning of the song.
Always love your videos. Great top 20. ❤
Thank you for picking Olly for your top ten, hope you have been enjoying it all so far!!
Good luck to Bambie too, really hope Ireland does well this year 😊
I have heard people joking that Luktelk is about erectile dysfunction... so your comment that "Lithuania having some problems with climax" cracked me up even more...
This was a really fun video to watch and really interesting.
Also I don’t watch rehearsals anymore because I want to be surprised but I do look at the odds. As soon as the rehearsals were shown my number 1, nemo dropped down in the odds and I’m really worried that the staging is bad or their vocals aren’t good. To me that doesn’t make sense though because they have seemed so comfortable on stage and are so stylish. But Ig I will find out in 4 days😰
Tom Netherlands 1st awesome! Going down in the bookies, actually Ireland took it over. We will see it Thursday, I only really missed Austria in your list.
I totally agree on Bambie. It's well down my top 20 but this is the start of something great for Ireland.
I agree as well. I don't particularly like the goth esthetic, but I love that they're trying something different, and it seems like this time it's an artist that actually wants to be there and who has a clear vision about what she wants. I'm oddly invested and care more about Ireland making it through than my own country (Denmark 🇩🇰). I think taking a risk should be rewarded.
@@Selfishjean81 Thanks for the support. I am actually a fan of the Danish entry this year. I think it's being underestimated. I know if one of your larger neighbours sent it, it would be getting more attention.
As a Duch person i don't understand why these video's get so much thumbs down. It's a great video! 😉👍
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Ukraine ranking 17th - didn’t expect it from you. Well, ok ) it seems producers also decided to withdraw Ukraine out of competition this year, giving them 2nd order number (death slot). Nevertheless, I’m sure Ukraine will do great and will be remembered with their entry, no even need to win🙂
This video really hits different with the news that just came out about Joost…
Really great video, as usual Tom. Thank you so much for your nice words for Croatia🇭🇷. Yes, hype is really big in Croatia and for the first time ever we're gonna have live watching of the ESC final in Zagreb. And don't worry, we won't be upset because Croatia🇭🇷 is "only" 3rd on your list😂😂😂. Different people have different tastes. For example, the song you put 10th (Norway🇳🇴) is my personal No1. And I'm so happy because of your Ireland and Bambie which I also like (in my top 10). They absolutely nailed in the rehearsals and deserve a final this year.
JAAAA NEDERLANDJEEEE KOMAAN!
Good luck 🍀 to you with your prediction… but I guess it’s your personal taste of music 🎶 what a taste …compering to others 😀.
Thank you from Slovenia🤗🤗
Tom, I love you and your content and passion and analysis. Please clean your lens. :*
Thanks for all the informative video's again this year Tom! Can't wait for it to begin!
As a half dutch / half swiss I’m more than happy 😂🤩
My top 6 are Switzerland, Norway, Ireland, Italy, Croatia and Slovenia.
My personal favourites this year (random order) Belgium, Spain, Estonia, Australia, Portugal, Italy, Croatia and the Netherlands. Special mention to Ireland (sorry not in my top 10) but applaud them for daring to go for something different and by the look of it, having changed their fortune🙏🍀
I’m happy Nemo is your 2nd favourite song. Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
Greetings from the group of weird kids (ha ha). It seems to me that the analysis supporting your top 20 is pretty accurate (as always!). Congrats!
My Top 10, from before the rehearsal pics & clips:
01 Ireland
02 Switzerland
03 Ukraine
04 Lithuania
05 France
06 Greece
07 Portugal
08 Norway
09 Armenia
10 San Marino
Regarding San Marino: I like the song, but I have to admit that part of my appreciation for it comes from having watched (too too much) of San Marino's selection and the journey THAT was.
if ireland is your number 1 now, its going to be your SUPER nunber 1 once you see the show
@@ESCTom I fully expect to be blown away. Bambie was my favorite before Eurosong and then just knocked me out at the live show. And every step of the way, they have been nailing it, all while being true to themself. It's been a GREAT Eurovision run, and I cannot wait for tomorrow night.
This year is very strong and open, lots of great songs!
My Top 20 (everyone there is at least 8/10):
1. Netherlands 🇳🇱
2. Lithuania 🇱🇹
3. Ireland 🇮🇪
4. Croatia 🇭🇷
5. Switzerland 🇨🇭
6. Estonia 🇪🇪
7. Norway 🇳🇴
8. Sweden 🇸🇪
9. Italy 🇮🇹
10. Georgia 🇬🇪
11. Belgium 🇧🇪
12. Finland 🇫🇮
13. Greece 🇬🇷
14. Portugal 🇵🇹
15. Ukraine 🇺🇦
16. Azerbaijan 🇦🇿
17. Slovenia 🇸🇮
18. Armenia 🇦🇲
19. Latvia 🇱🇻
20. Malta 🇲🇹
I appreciate all the singers! They are professionals for sure and we never know what will happen there! Nutsa 🇬🇪🇪🇺🇬🇪 should be somewhere between 1 to 10. For me she is a winner!
Can we just appreciate Tom's sincere sympathy with the erectile dysfunction of the entire Baltic nation in Lithuania?
> "Lithuania has a problem climaxing"
The Irishman underrates Ireland. It's my #4. BTW, Maria Magdalena was 1998.
It was 1999 in Jerusalem
@@johndegraaffbales4319 Oh, you are right!
TOM judging from today's jury show maybe you should prepare yourself for the next competition being closer than you think 👀👀 Because I saw Bambie and immediately though "this is a winner's performance" and I know I'm not alone. I CHOOSE TO BELIEVE
My 40/1 is looking good.
'Lithaunia have a problem with climaxing' 😂😂
No judgement to lithuania!
Great taste.
#JUSTICE4JOOST
Weird that all your favourites are the common known favourites :/ Bit disappointing. Id never want the favourites to influence who I like better.
Love how every year I have the most similar predictions as you, as far as I am concerned Joost and Nemo should fight for the first place
Joost for the win 🧡🇳🇱
It’s so hard to pick a song you want to win because so many are deserving. If it is purely based on the song, Estonia is top for me. It’s super infectious ❤ But tell me, when will you react to some more of the rehearsals? I’m very intrigued to know what you think of the UK 😉
Here's my top 10 list after first semi-final:
1. Estonia 🇪🇪 and Norway 🇳🇴
2. Ireland 🇮🇪 (and Australia 🇦🇺 and Azerbaijan 🇦🇿)
3. France 🇫🇷 and Portugal 🇵🇹
4. Spain 🇪🇸 and Ukraine 🇺🇦
5. Belgium 🇧🇪 and UK 🇬🇧
6. Slovenia 🇸🇮
7. Czechia 🇨🇿
8. Germany 🇩🇪
9. Switzerland 🇨🇭
10. Lithuania 🇱🇹 and Croatia 🇭🇷
I left Finland out of the list since I can't vote for them, but I still wish success to our own duo, who never fail to spread joy 😍
My rankings may shift about a bit, but they hardly ever massively change. I'm quite loyal to the songs I love, even if the staging isn't quite giving what I want it to give.
1. Norway
2. Italy
3. Slovenia
4. Lithuania
5. Portugal
6. Serbia
7. Ukraine
8. Armenia
9. Greece
10. Estonia
11. Belgium
12. Netherlands
13. Switzerland
14. Malta
15. Sweden
16. Croatia
17. Spain
18. France
19. Czechia
20. Finland
Not having Armenia in your top 20 is criminal Tom😱 nevertheless, still left a thumbs up ❤️💯
I would be happy with any of your top 5 win this year. However I agree with you that Croatia winning would have a special meaning for that country and It would be great to see the contest move to that part of Europe
I guessed your top 3 ;) Quite a similar list to mine!
Switzerland is so outstanding lets vote for them europe ❤❤❤
Yes. Although I don’t actually live in Europe
@@AW-EV-and-FTM so do yoj vote for nemo in the final
@@LaurinNagelin without a doubt I will vote through the rest of the world vote. Bring Switzerland victory!!!
I agree with you that the Irish entry might not be the one I listen that much to, but what a stage show! Ireland is now in my top 10, which I never thought - also hoping for Joost to win it, despite having Olly as my favorite.
Great Top 20 Tom. So glad to see Malta in there - OMG, so underrated, and absolutely agree with you re Spain, St.Pedro would have been my top 5 this year. I struggle a little with Ukraine, a fabulous song but the reverence of Mother Theresa, with the accusations of cruelty against her, really sits uncomfortably with me. Sweden could well do higher, generic but it's one I do replay again and again. Previous non-winners? Give me Lithuania every day, Sorry, but Croatia and Netherlands just give me the Diggy-loo Diggy-ley vibes that make everyone I ever try to convert to being interested in ESC - friends work colleagues etc - just laugh in my face
After the first semi final - I do think Croatia has winner vibes
Love it, good top 20! Can I just say, loving the WRU top (from a Welshie)
Tom.My top20 is soooo different, only Belgium has the same spot. But I truly appreciate your deep through analyze. This is Eurovision 🎉❤🎉
I have the same top 4 (although in a slightly different order!) ❤
Good stuff! I don't agree 100% with everything here, but this is a completely sensible list... except for Dizzy 😬
Great top 20! We agree on 17 :)
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The one time you don't have Ukraine in your top 10 it's my number 3 this is my favourite Ukrainian song since 2018 by far also after rehearsals malta has shot up my rankings
EuroPapa ❤ you! 🇪🇺 🕺 🇳🇱 ⚡️
You not liking my faves won't be an issue, cause I've noticed we have a pretty similar taste, at least when it comes to Eurovision.
its simple, i see tom uploaded. i click
17:10-17:13 So cute! 8 of my top 10 are in your list so I am happy😊😊
12 points to the netherlands :))
Fantastic video, you’re the best! 🎉❤
Netherlands is my number 31 and Switzerland is my 34! I won't dislike the video though ;-P
I agree. I am from Sweden and 15 seems about right this year. The sad part is that I seen other talents from the twins that way surpass the genre they are in and do not seem to fit them. Check Marcus and martinus version of wicked games. Or the accustic version of Unforgetable.
I like Ukraine more than you do. But my winner is either Nemor or Joost.
Joost Klein ❤🎉❤🎉❤
My top 37 of ESC 2024:
37: Israel: I just can’t rank this one highly. With everything going on with them right now I really don’t feel like I can support them competing and thus I can’t support this entry. And the song itself isn’t that great. It is pretty generic and like an X-Factor winner ballad which isn’t what ESC represents to me musically. Eden has a spectacular voice though and I wish her the best of luck and experience in Malmo despite all the terrible stuff her country is doing. 4/10.
36: Albania: the revamp ruined this for me. It reduced the little impact it has before and just made it lose all its sole. Her voice is great though gut I feel the revamp really missed the mark majorly. 5/10.
35: Iceland: solid performance but a bland nothing of a song that is good but doesn’t do anything for me. 5.5/10.
34: Moldova: this song has interesting elements and a good vocal but it just feels very disjointed and flat at the minute. Unfortunate because this song had potential to be amazing with such a sorting vocalist. 6/10.
33: UK: I don’t mind this. It is solid in all categories. Olly is amazing but this song is a bit disappointing tbh, I wish it was more akin to much of what he did in Years and Years and he old have won Eurovision with something like that. 6/10.
32: Poland: I love the mysterious feel to it but I wish it leaned more into it. It feels more like a demo and too radio friendly to really make ani moscato on me. The lyrics are interesting though at least. 6/10.
31: Austria: this song is really dated and trashy and I do love how it leans into that part of itself and she is great but the song is nothing close to my style and it is just too cheesy for me (that video makes it so much worse) even though again it is a fun, solid entry. 6/10.
30: Czechia: the studio cut is amazing but live it doesn’t hit. I love Aiko and how this song doesn’t feel composed for ESC and really unique to her and its attitude. It is also so close to my thing and so catchy. Sad the performance is pretty weak vocally but she has time to work on it so it is probably going to be improved in Malmo. 6.5/10.
29: Denmark: great voice and performance but the song just hasn’t entirely connected with me yet. It will be a grower live though hopefully. 6.5/10.
28: Germany: I like this entry loads. His vocals are incredible especially live but the rest of the performance needs major changes to do anything in Malmo. The song itself has just a very anthemic feel to the chorus that makes it get stuck in your head and the instrumental is also quite punchy but it just doesn’t really stand out a whole lot which is ok. It does everything it needs to do well. 7.5/10.
27: Luxembourg: the performance is incredible and really changed my opinion on this entry. I love it to bit and the mix of French and English is so infectious and the song has a good beat that is just a head bopper. 7.5/10.
26: Netherlands: this is a really fun entry with a deep message to boot. I also love Joost and how his personality and artistry comes through in this entry without anything being restrained. Such a big party anthem that is impossible not to groove ot even if it is not my typical style and the contrast between the sound and lyrics is sometimes too much for me. 7.5/10.
25: Latvia: this is incredible. His voice is so deep, rich and incredible and he really makes the song. I also love the mysterious feel of the entry that really captivates me every time I see it live but it doesn’t necessarily deliver the same impacts in the studio cut. 7.5/10.
24: Azerbaijan: his voice is so amazing and captivating as is the sound. Shoutout to that incredible ethnic singer as well, his vocals really gave me chills and made it feel really Azerbaijani until I realised it was in Azerbaijani in the chorus at least (misheard it as English initially lol). So glad they are starting to show this side of themselves even if this isn’t going to qualify. 7.5/10.
23: Finland: this is really amazing and funny live but in the studio cut it doesn’t have that same impact even though it is still incredibly fun and entertaining to watch. It also feels really genuine to the artist as well which is amazing and the vocals are also amazing in both the studio cut and live. 8/10.
22: San Marino: this is incredible, this song just exudes all the energy, sass and power I look for in a female-led rock tune and it does that amazingly. The song and vocals are just so punchy and amazing even if the performance needs work to really shine. 8/10.
21: Spain: the message of this song is unique and incredible and I love the unashamed 80s feel to it which is so my thing and just makes me dance every time I hear it even if the performance could have been done a lot better. The song is also incredibly catchy. 8/10.
20: Malta: this song blew me away the first time I saw it live. Everything about it just gave me pop star in the making vibes and blew me away. The song itself isn’t as good but it is still really great and the revamp made some really great improvements to the overall package it really needs to shine. 8.5/10.
19: Ireland: this is dark, epic and mysterious in the best way. It is dark and brooding but it still invites you into its soundscape from the first second and never leaves you. Her voice is incredible and it was actually amazing live and it also feels genuine to her experience as well which is a great touch. 8.5/10.
18: Australia: this is incredible. I am so happy with this choice for us as it shows out culture for once and everything within it just works ot highlight that. It sounds incredible and the vocals are the same and I love its minimalist 80s vibe that makes it truly feel captivating and unique for this year. I really hope we stay so we can send more masterpieces like this in the future. 8.5/10.
17: Sweden: this is just polished pop perfection and produced incredibly with a mindblowing and polished performance to boot. Sweden knows how to do Eurovision and I love the, and this for that. 9/10.
16: Greece: I love how chaotic and unique this entry is. It also feels very genuine to Marina and Greece as it shows off their beautiful language and her voice is captivating especially when she sings in that haunting ethnic tone. 9/10.
15: Georgia: this is incredible. Her voice is amazing and just gives me chills. The song is also produced incredibly and really feels like it is genuine to her style and artistry and she looks amazing, almost like a Georgian Jess Glynne lol. 9/10
14: Estonia: this is incredible. I love the message and how deep and relevant it is. The song is also a real party from start to finish that I can’t resist every time while being really feeling Estonian and genuine ot the artists. This is why I love Eurovision. 9/10.
13: Cyprus: this song is incredible. I was expecting nothing short of a bop from Silia and she delivered. The song is produced incredibly and catchy. She also really makes the song with her incredible presence, looks and charisma especially for such a young singer. She has a huge future ahead of her for sure. 9/10.
12: Lithuania: this is such a bop and so deep lyrically. The production is divine and slick as are his voice. This also feels very genuine to his artistry and the performance is incredible. I also love the mix of 80s with modern sounds and the futuristic feel it has which makes it feel truly unique compared to other entries this year. 9.5/10.
11: Armenia: this song is a bop. It is so Armenian and just incredible in every way while being modern at the same time. Armenia never disappoints and this song shows that. 9.5/10.
10: Switzerland: this is so chaotic and different and incredible. I love his fashion and artistry and how he is just so unafraid to express himself and the video shows that as does the song. The songs lyrics really move me ot tears as they relate to me so much and made the song connect with me even more. This entry just epitomises my love for Eurovision and it just whacks you in the face with its intensity and just captivates you from first to last second. 10/10.
9: Serbia: this is just beautiful. The symbolism of the lyrics makes the heartbreaking yet inspirational message of the song clear which is amplified by everything around it really letting them shine. It really moves me to tears every time and is way too short for its own good. It also feels very Serbian which is the cherry on top. 10/10.
8: France: his voice is incredible and really displays the agony and desperation within the song that just moves me to tears every time. This man is way too good live and really sells this entry that is just a perfect fit for him as it is grand and haunting in every way. 10/10.
7: Ukraine: this is just captivating and heartbreaking. Its message is relevant and heartbreaking and the song just has a captivating, almost hymn-like quality to it while bring Ukrainian and modern. The rapping is also amazing and really glues the whole song together. It overall moves me to tears that just feels way too short every time (which all the songs have from now on tbh). 10/10.
6: Portugal: this is just captivating. The lyrics are heartbreaking and captivating as is the song which is simple and does everything it needs to do to be incredible and portray its heartbreaking message that truly brings me to tears. Portugal always brings quality and this is no different. The performance is incredible and so uniquely Portuguese. 10/10,
5: Croatia: the lyrics of this song are so meaningful and the energy is too palpable for me to resist. This is the perfect workout song and a song that blows my mind in terms of production and that it is truly his vision since he performed, arranged and produced this song himself. He is truly an artist and this song is just such a bop and so catchy. Well done Croatia! This is my fave entry from you in a while maybe ever. 10/10.
4: Italy: I love this. She just exudes so much sass and confidence and the song is just so infectious and amazing, enhanced by her amazing and chilling vocals. And with that the lyrics are also unexpectedly deep for this style of song which is an amazing bonus. 10/10.
3: Belgium: everything about this is perfect. His voice is so unique as is the song that makes it so unique and chilling. I love the mystery of the instrumental enhanced by everything around it that sweeps me up every time. 10/10.
2: Slovenia: this is incredible. The lyrics, the vocals, the instrumental, the story, the progression. Everything just sweeps me up in its epicness and it leaves me speechless every time by its brilliance. 10/10.
1: Norway: this song represents everything that ESC is to me. INCREDIBLE AND PERFECT IN EVERY WAY. Gunhild’s voice is out of this world and the song is just epic as is the performance and the lyrics are so dark but deep. This is the epitome of perfection and Eurovision to me. This is my fave Norwegian entry ever honestly. 10/10
This year is incredible. Every song has something everyone likes (even Isr@3l if you are discounting the situation) and is just so unique to one another. I will have watching in May because I know so many of my faves will be so robbed in the end. This year just shows how good Eurovision can be and how pretty much all of the countries have come with their A-game make this one of the strongest years ever, or dare I say, a bloodbath. Live performances will be everything so this top will surely change after all the songs are performed live. Interesting to see what you think of this year as it is so different to me and the fandom. I definitely get where you are coming from as there is so much sonic diversity that don’t really focus too heavily on your niche (production) and that is totally fine. It is very interesting to hear your opinions on the songs this year and I do eventually hope that you have enough motivation at some point to make a top 37 maybe after the show after some songs grow on you from the performances which will 100% happen. We are bound to disagree on everything so feel free to comment down here on your opinions on my overall top (that has also changed since I typed it out around over a month ago probs).
great list, hopefully youre putting many votes on Slovenia. Also i think UK will move up your list when you see the show
@@ESCTom definitely. At first I was disappointed because I was sad that it wasn’t as good as songs by Years and Years (particularly King which is so nostalgic for me and one of my fave songs) but ngl it has grown in me over time and it will be great live 100%
Speriamo che ti sbagli che Angelina arriva al 4 posto merita posizione più in alto 🇮🇹
What a strong year, that I can't even be mad my no. 1 is only your no. 10!
I don't agree with Finland but the rest - yup totally.
You have such a good taste! 😍
You've got a "Like" for the "21-st" place... Smooth operator 😁👍
I knew we’d have a very similar list, but Bambie is my current number 3!
12 points for joost!!!!❤
Here is my chosen Top 20 songs from this years contest in Malmo :
1. 🇭🇷. Croatia
2. 🇦🇹. Austria
3. 🇧🇪. Belgium
4. 🇨🇾. Cyprus
5. 🇮🇹. Italy
6. 🇬🇪. Georgia
7. 🇳🇱. Netherlands
8. 🇮🇱. Israel
9. 🇩🇪. Germany
10. 🇱🇺. Luxembourg
11. 🇩🇰. Denmark
12. 🇫🇷. France
13. 🇺🇦. Ukraine
14. 🇨🇭. Switzerland
15. 🇵🇹. Portugal
16. 🇱🇹. Lithuania
17. 🇸🇮. Slovenia
18. 🇦🇿. Azerbaijan
19. 🇲🇹. Malta
20. 🇸🇪. Sweden
Ukraine should be top10 the least