Macedonia - I'm pleasantly surprised. I wasn't expecting much but the song is actually decent. I mean, it's basically three songs mashed together into one but I like reggae vibes throughout the verses. It's like pop-rock and tropical house fused together. I'm really into the chorus. A SHAME THIS IS IN THE DEATH SEMI.
Israel - Crazy cuckoo cunt. Despite being 1st on the odds, I have no clue how this will be received. Everything about this is amazing though. It's so high energy and insane, something we totally needed in this years contest.
Russia - MEH. The song isn't bad and I think I'd like it more if the singer was difference since Julia's voice isn't very good. This is probably qualifying but at least it's not in Semi 1 to take a spot away from someone more deserving so that's an upside.
Also, thoughts on Bulgaria:
JOHNNY MANUEL FROM AGT IS IN THE BULGARIAN SUPERGROUP LOL. So random. I should be excited for Bulgaria but their entire act feels so calculated and forced at this point that I'm starting to get turned off. BUT I like the song writers (Borislav Milanov & Joacim Persson), and I don't think I've ever disliked a song of theirs so I'll probably like it.
I LOVE Macedonia's song. Honestly thought they were going to flop but now I love their song... they may be able to pull off a qualification but I'm not sure yet
Israel is SUPER overrated, I enjoy it don't get me wrong, but it should not be number one in the odds
Russia is better than last year but still very meh
Bulgaria is so desperate to win it's actually kinda scary! They seem like they are willing to do anything at this point! I have a feelin their entry will seem extremely forced and disinginuine, but we'll see!
Macedonia was a pleaseant surprise, I really like the reggae feel to it. It's a shame they're in the 1st semi-final as that seems to be the strongest one.
Israel is a true bop. A breath of fresh air nad something we were needing in the contest. However I think the bookies are exaggerating on their reaction to the song. I highly doubt it'll win!
Israel is SUPER overrated, I enjoy it don't get me wrong, but it should not be number one in the odds
Russia is better than last year but still very meh