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Eurovision Pre-show review

So...
Eurovision is like a month away.
And I've already listened to all the songs.
Well it's Eurovision's fault for putting them on youtube!
Ahem.
Here's my pre-show review, complete with hetalia hashtags cos I have no life

SEMI FINAL 1 (in alphabetical order)
<<Albania>>
Song: I'm Alive by Elhaida Dani
I'm kinda meh with this one. The song's catchy, but the music video's a bit weird. I'll have to see how she performs live.
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<<Armenia>>
Song: Face the Shadow by Genealogy
They certainly made embroidery look extreme XD. Nice song, I like the idea about how the band was formed and SHIZZ. Don't think it'll win though.
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<<Belarus>>
Song: Time by Uzari and Maimuna
Time is like thunder, AAAAAHHH! Still think last year's song was better. And what is he wearing on his ears? Catchy song tho. #MarryMeRussia
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<<Belgium>>
Song: Rhythm Inside by Loic Nottet
It's a nice song. The music video kinda gives me a weird feeling. Ehhhhhh. #WAFFLES
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<<Denmark>>
Song: The Way You Are by Anti Social Media
LOVE the band name! This is giving me a Beatles vibe here. Nice song, but I don't think it compares to the last two entries from Denmark over the years. #KingOfNorthernEurope
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<<Estonia>>
Song: Goodbye to Yesterday by Elina Born and Stig Rästa
Nice song. It's kinda mediocre-ish tho. And why do you feel the need to cut onions in a music video? #BalticsFTW
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<<Finland>>
Song: Aina Mun Pitää by Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät
I don't get who thought this song was good enough to send to Eurovison. Sorry Finland. But you are not making it to the final. #GoodbyeSanta
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<<F.Y.R Macedonia>>
Song: Autumn Leaves by Daniel Kajmakoski
I LOVE THIS SONG! It's so pretty and the music video is awesome! Five bucks that these guys will make it to the final.
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<<Georgia>>
Song: Warrior by Nina Sublatti
It's a powerful song, I'll give you that, and waaaaaaaaaaaaaaayy better than Georgia's entry from last year. Thumbs up to you.
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<<Greece>>
Song: One Last Breath by Maria Elena Kyriakou
I like it. It's p strong and dramatic and stuff. Still think last year's was better #CatArmyFTW
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<<Hungary>>
Song: Wars for Nothing by Boggie
Nice song. Good for singing out on the street like in the video, but I just can't see it up on the stage. #GiveBackMrAustriasHappyPlace
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<<Moldova>>
Song: I Want Your Love by Eduard Romanyuta
Annoyingly catchy. Music video is weird. Get a haircut buddy. (Andhesnotactuallymoldovanhesfromukrainebutukrainedroppedout)
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<<Romania>>
Song: De la Capat by Voltaj
I like it. Even though I have no idea what you're saying. I still like it. #VampiresGoRawr
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<<Russia>>
Song: A Million Voices by Polina Gagarina
Two words: LOVE IT. Kinda hypocritical looking at what country she's representing, but let's ignore that cos this is beautiful. #BecomeOne
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<<Serbia>>
Song: Beauty Never Lies by Bojana Stamenov
Like this song too! Great message, nice tune. My grade 5/6 teacher was from Serbia, so props to you.
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<<The Netherlands>>
Song: Walk Along by Trijntje Oosterhuis
Catchy song. Singers name is nigh unpronounceable tho. #SpikyHaircutGuyIsStingy
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SEMI FINAL 2 (in alphabetical order)
<<Azerbaijan>>
Song: Hour of the wolf by Elnur Huseynov
I don't hear no wolf. Great voice tho
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<<Cyprus>>
Song: One Thing I Should Have Done by Giannis Karagiannis
A little slow for my tastes. Once agin, nice voice. Makes me feels sleepy. #WaitIThoughtYouOnlyTookBathsWithMe
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<Czech Republic>>
Song: Hope Never Dies by Marta Jandová and Václav Noid Bárta
Hmm. Nice song. Their voices really don't mix well tho.
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<<Iceland>>
Song: Unbroken by Maria Ólafs
I liiiike it! Getting an Only Teardrops vibe from this. But nice. #MrPuffin
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<<Ireland>>
Song: Playing With Numbers by Molly Sterling
WOW. She's got an amazing voice and she's 16 and on Eurovision?! Props to you.
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<<Israel>>
Song: Golden Boy by Nadav Guedj
Annoyingly catchy just like Moldova. I think I like it? Last year's was better tho.
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<<Latvia>>
Song: Love Injected by Aminata
WAAAAAAAAAYYYY better than last year's. Her arm movements freak me out a bit. #BalticsFTW
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<<Lithuania>>
Song: This Time by Monika Linkyetė and Vaidas Baumila
Bit too lovey-Dovey for me. And they kissed on stage? JU DATING OR WUT? #LietPolFTW
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<<Malta>>
Song: Warrior by Amber
In my opinion, the better of the two Warriors. Nice strings part and sfx.
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<<Montenegro>>
Song: Adio by Knez
This song is just meh. Nothing good, nothing bad, just meh.
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<<Norway>>
Song: A Monster Like Me by Mørland and Debrah Scarlet
Niiiiiiice. Food fight plus ballad plus what is up with that guy's moustache? Equals big brother you think of some weird things. #FalulousBigBrother
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<<Poland>>
Song: In the Name of Love by Monika Kuszyńska
Now this woman is a trooper. She still sings and enters Eurovison after being paralysed in a car accident years back? Fabulous. Love the song. So much love #LikeTotallyFabulousPonies
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<<Portugal>>
Song: Ha um Mar que nos Separa by Leonor Andrare
I have no idea what she's saying. Song is not my cup of tea.
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<<San Marino>>
Song: Chain of Light by Michele Perinola and Anita Simonici
Sounds a little like something you'd sing to a kindergartener. I get the message, but this song still isn't that great.
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<<Slovenia>>
Song: Here for You by Maraaya
I like this. Great voice, nice headphones. Das all.
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<<Sweden>>
Song: Heroes by Måns Zelmerlöw
This song is definitely going to the final. I think Eurovision is going back to Sweden next year. #IKEATheViking
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<<Switzerland>>
Song: Time to Shine by Mélanie Réne
Nice chorus. Rest of the songs a bit meh. My vote goes to last year's song #GetOffMyAlps
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BIG FIVE + AUSTRIA AND AUSTRALIA (in alphabetical order)
<<Australia>>
Song: Tonight Again by Guy Sebastian
MAH COUNTRY WOOP WOOP. Love this song. Dunno how we're going to go against our competition tho #Mate
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<<Austria>>
Song: I am Yours by The Makemakes
Roddy Edelstein likes beards, it seems. Nice soulful song. Still not as good as Conchita (heck, no one is.) #NoWeDontServePasta
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<<France>>
Song: N'Oubliez Pas by Lisa Angell
So you've ditched the moustache and gone with the nice sad song. Good work Francis. She's got a good voice. #Ohonhonhon
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<<Germany>>
Song: Black Smoke by Ann Sophie
Awesome song. This woman's got a powerful voice. #ShineBrightLikeADoitsu #KESESE
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<<Italy>>
Song: Grande Amore by Il Volo
Ooh... NICE! OPÉRA sounding nice! I was kinda hoping it would be an artist I'd seen on mtv when I was in Italy, but I'm happy with this. #PASTAAAAA~ #IdiottoBastardo
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<<Spain>>
Song: Amanecer by Edurne
This is SUCHA good song! Pi have now fallen in love with Spanish singing. #Tomatoes
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<<United Kingdom>>
Song: Still In Love With You by Electric Velvet
It's charleston meets techno meets that calcium commercial with the glowing stuff. Last year's song was better. #Iggybrows.
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And there YA have it! I'll do another review in a month after the live show. See you in Vienna!