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Posted by: King Rollo 25th June 2017, 05:06 PM

As a newcomer to the forum and the BJSC,I am interested in what songs have won the contest in the past so I thought I would listen to them and post my thoughts. I will listen to one song each day and will try to time the end of this thread to coincide with the start of BJSC 100. Each song will be given a mark out of 10.

Please add your own comments on each song. If you were part of the contest from its inception,this is your chance to share your reminiscences.

Posted by: SevenSees 25th June 2017, 05:31 PM

hope you approve of my other two winners *.*

Posted by: King Rollo 25th June 2017, 05:55 PM

1. Mdice - And Then We Kiss by Britney Spears

24 countries entered the first contest. I only recognise about four of them. There was obviously no veto sytem in place at this stage,with no.1 singles by Sugababes,Cher and the Spice Girls all entered. Also taking part were Nelly Furtado,Alicia Keys and Delta Goodrem. My vote would definitely have gone to the marvellous Moonlight Shadow by Mike Oldfield and Maggie Reilly. Britney Spears won by 10 points ahead of Maneater by Nelly Furtado in 2nd place (Faztickle) and Tattoo by Jordin Sparks in 3rd place (Kopecka).

I like the Britney Spears song. The production is good featuring synths and strings. The producer Junkie XL explained that he was influenced by Depeche Mode's 'Enjoy The Silence' which is one of my favourite songs. I am not a Britney fan but this is one of the best songs I have heard from her. As some of you may be aware,Britney Spears is an anagram of Presbyterians.

7.8 out of 10.

Posted by: Cody S. Berry 25th June 2017, 06:01 PM

This actually gets me thinking, like, what would BJSC participants from the past be like now in terms of song quality? The face of BJSC has changed so much that often times we can't really tell, but it's like "what could have been?", you know?

Posted by: Jonjo 25th June 2017, 07:07 PM

QUOTE(King Rollo @ Jun 25 2017, 06:55 PM)

Posted by: MoistSummerFruit 25th June 2017, 07:08 PM

QUOTE(SevenSees @ Jun 25 2017, 06:31 PM)

Posted by: LexC♀ 25th June 2017, 08:35 PM

QUOTE(Cody S. Berry @ Jun 25 2017, 07:01 PM)

Posted by: King Rollo 26th June 2017, 06:10 PM

2. Bokia - Dangerous by Katharine McPhee

34 countries entered the second contest leading to the introduction of a semi-final. In this semi,Hackyack were deducted 75% for failing to vote which cost Rihanna her place in the final. Punishments were very severe in those days. A plethora of A List female singers lined up for the final. Amongst them were Pink,Shakira,Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey. It was a relatively unknown singer who came through to win by just a point ahead of Fidelity by Regina Spektor (Tyronosaurusland) in 2nd place and Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve (Kylienips) in 3rd which is the song that would have got my vote.

'Dangerous' is a solid pop song with a good chorus but overall not very original. Katharine McPhee was runner-up in the 2006 series of American Idol. This track is from her debut album. She has had three hit singles in the US and is now better known as an actress.

6.2 out of 10.

Posted by: Iz~ 26th June 2017, 06:18 PM

Oh this is a good thread, I'll follow along and hope you enjoy going through all of these winners.

Bittersweet Symphony was the track that won the Reloaded of that edition although you could never call it an unknown discovery quite obviously.

Dangerous has its charms but is definitely one of the weaker winners. And Then We Kiss is one of the better (and slightly more unknown than some other) Britney songs though so a decent thematic first winner.

Posted by: Suedehead2 26th June 2017, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(King Rollo @ Jun 25 2017, 06:55 PM)

Posted by: Jade 26th June 2017, 09:47 PM

^ 'Moonlight Shadow' is indeed incredible, I would probably go as far as saying it is my favourite song from the 80s. So I would have definitely welcomed that being the first ever BJSC winner Britney was no bad winner at all though! I was pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable 'And Then We Kiss' is.

Weirdly I heard 'Not Ready To Make Nice' (BJSC III winner, the next one in line for you to review) while I was out to dinner tonight never heard it in public before so that was strange haha.

Great countdown idea King Rollo I look forward to following it in its entirety.

Posted by: Cody S. Berry 26th June 2017, 10:02 PM

The Bhangra review should be interesting. It would be nice to see what you think of the contrast between that and David's latest entries.

Posted by: King Rollo 26th June 2017, 11:16 PM

Thanks all for the comments.

Posted by: Melobrama 26th June 2017, 11:18 PM

I'm intrigued to find out your take on my 2 winners when you eventually get to them in... a little over 2 months if you do keep up one post per day! Shall make sure to keep up with this thread Rollo. x

'Dangerous' is probably maybe the worst BJSC winner ever unless I'm forgetting something obvious. There aren't many of them that I flat out dislike but that was one of the worst songs in what was an all-round bad contest (if I recall correctly from the Re:LOADED a few years back).

edit: I was forgetting something obvious - make that 2nd worst behind 'I Kissed A Girl' xx

Posted by: Silas 27th June 2017, 06:18 AM

You forgot the utter heap of shite that won the 10th contest

Posted by: King Rollo 27th June 2017, 07:35 PM

3. Bhangra - Not Ready To Make Nice by Dixie Chicks

26 countries entered the third contest,negating the need for a semi-final. An eclectic line-up included Liberty X,Blink 182 and Bob Dylan and I'm pleased to see Nik Kershaw finish as high as 12th with 'The Riddle'. This could be the only contest where someone entered a group with the same name as a competing country with Spila entering 'My Own Way' by Bhangra. This song would have finished 4th but the dreaded 75% deduction still in place pushed it down to 22nd. Dixie Chicks won by 6 points ahead of 80s classic The Final Countdown by Europe (Romeria) and Duffy's live version of Mercy (Rivandia).

The Dixie Chicks song is very good. I like the lead vocals and the brass section. In 2003,one of the Dixie Chicks said at a concert she was ashamed George Bush was from Texas and this song is about the backlash the group received afterwards including death threats and lack of radio airplay. The single still managed to get to no.4 in the US and won 3 Grammys but only reached no.70 over here.

And Cody,yes,this is very different to Bhangra's trance entry from the last contest which I also liked and actually voted for.

8.5 out of 10.

Posted by: danG 27th June 2017, 08:58 PM

I don't generally enjoy country music but I do have a soft spot for that song, the lyrics are very good. It's also one of my mum's favourite songs.

As for the first two, 'And Then We Kiss' is decent (and at least it was one of her more unknown songs that did it) and 'Dangerous' sounds really dated and awful.

Posted by: MoistSummerFruit 27th June 2017, 09:01 PM

How the hell did Dangerous win?!

Posted by: danG 27th June 2017, 09:14 PM

Contest was overrun with pop hoes and EuroLoons back then, wasn't the diverse hot pot we have today.

Posted by: Suedehead2 27th June 2017, 09:16 PM

The Riddle was a really good song - even go the lyrics did make no sense whatsoever

Posted by: Silas 27th June 2017, 09:25 PM

QUOTE(MoistSummerFruit @ Jun 27 2017, 10:01 PM)

Posted by: King Rollo 28th June 2017, 06:25 PM

4. FSR Rontvia - Love Song by Sara Bareilles

Only 20 countries entered this time. I thought the contest would be gaining in popularity but it looks like some countries have had enough of it already. Kylienips entered one of my favourite songs,Blue Monday by New Order. I know and like all four of the songs they have submitted up to this point. Sara Bareeilles won by 5 points ahead of Pull Shapes by Pipettes (Utopia) and Chelsea by Stefy (Kopecka).

The Sara Bareeilles song is really cheerful. I like the piano. She sounds like Jem but with a bigger voice. The single got to no.4 in the US and the UK but she has had no other UK Top 40 hits. I had not heard of her before.

8.7 out of 10

Posted by: danG 28th June 2017, 06:34 PM

It's a sweet song, though I eventually got sick of it through overplay. I'd give it a 6/10 myself, it isn't a song I listen to out of choice.

Posted by: Silas 28th June 2017, 08:14 PM

Such a classic track

Posted by: Regina 28th June 2017, 08:17 PM

QUOTE(Silas @ Jun 27 2017, 10:25 PM)

Posted by: Jade 28th June 2017, 08:20 PM

I was a fan of 'Love Song' at the time but have gone off it a little over the years. I still admire the lyrical themes of it but it just doesn't sound as good to my ears these days. Still, the best thing I have heard from Sara and the second best winner so far after Britney. 'Pull Shapes' would've been a brilliant winner (I went on to recycle The Pipettes in a spinoff with the much inferior 'Judy' ) and I'm glad it did take the title when the contest was re-ran in Re:LOADED. 'Blue Monday' is of course a classic

Will rank the winners as you go along tbh

01. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
02. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
04. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: gooddelta 28th June 2017, 08:24 PM

Yassss. I should note that I sent it before it smashed in the UK, I wasn't being cheap. I actually had been loving it since about September 2007 when I heard a demo on MySpace so could have easily sent it to the first contest!

I'd say Love Song is in my all-time top 10, I still absolutely adore it.

Pretty sure I gave Pull Shapes my 12 so that could have been a magnificent foot shooting moment!

Posted by: Iz~ 28th June 2017, 08:56 PM

Love Song and Pull Shapes is definitely the best top 2 out of the options so far, either would have been great and Love Song has held up well (the lyrics especially) even though as far as Rontvian winners go far better was to come.

Posted by: David 29th June 2017, 11:40 AM

Oh this thread is bringing back the memories. It's hard to believe this is almost ten years ago! To me, I don't think my entries have changed all that much as I try and send songs that I'm liking at the time, although the Dixie Chicks came two years after release so perhaps I was just going for the win. Glad I did though. Haven't even come top three since!

Posted by: danG 29th June 2017, 01:11 PM

lucky for you that back then it was a bit easier to get a win, now with over 60 contestants it's quite a challenge - took me over 50 times to get a win

Posted by: Silas 29th June 2017, 02:10 PM

Should have been longer tbh

Posted by: danG 29th June 2017, 02:17 PM

just cos you're pressed that I and 6 other songs beat Tone Damli that contest.

Posted by: Cucumberella 29th June 2017, 03:15 PM

tone damli <3

Posted by: Iz~ 29th June 2017, 04:59 PM

QUOTE(danG @ Jun 29 2017, 02:11 PM)

lucky for you that back then it was a bit easier to get a win, now with over 60 contestants it's quite a challenge - took me over 50 times to get a win

Posted by: King Rollo 29th June 2017, 05:59 PM

5. Eledan - Gomenasai by t.A.T.u.


With 27 countries entering,a semi-final was needed for the second time. Sugababes,Taylor Swift and Nirvana were all involved but tATu romped away to a comfortable victory by 32 points,becoming the first non American winners. Temple Of Love by BWO (Cascadia) finished 2nd with Je Ne Parle Pas Francais by Girls Aloud (Farahtyn) 3rd.

All The Things She Said is my favourite no.1 single from 2000-2009 and the follow up Not Gonna Get Us is even better but both of those records were produced by one of my musical heroes,Trevor Horn,and tATu without Trevor Horn are a bit like Dollar without Trevor Horn,flat and listless. Having said that,this is a pleasant enough piano and strings ballad with sweet vocals. Julia and Lena didn't want it to be released as a single. Gomenasai means "I'm sorry" in Japanese.

7.2 out of 10.

Posted by: Chez Wombat 29th June 2017, 06:12 PM

I'm not a huge fan of a lot of the earlier winners but Gomenasai stands out, the Japanese term does feel a bit shoehorned in, but it's such a beautiful song. It was one of my favourite discoveries I made when I listened to all the winners. Doubt it would come anywhere near winning these days, even with who it's by.

Will try and keep up with this!

Posted by: Iz~ 29th June 2017, 06:44 PM

Gomenasai is a lovely little track, very good early winner.

I'm really curious as to who animated that video now, it's not very good by the standards I'm used to but whoever did it clearly knew their influences, it looks like a mishmash of 'every anime ever prior to 2000'.

Posted by: Jade 29th June 2017, 06:50 PM

'Gomenasai' is lovely and a pretty unique winner. I was only aware of t.a.T.u's three UK top 10s (including THAT monster hit) prior to BJSC; this and also 'Fly on the Wall' in another early BJSC were great discoveries.

01. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
02. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
03. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
04. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
05. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 30th June 2017, 06:24 PM

6. Quotosibb - Black Butta (Live) by Beverley Knight

A star studded line-up assembled including Adele,The Corrs,Bjork,Westlife and Tom Jones. There was no rule preventing previous winners being entered and Katherine McPhee returned but could only finish 22nd. My vote would have gone to the wonderful They by Jem which finished 4th. Beverley Knight finished 15 points ahead of I Don't Know by Lily Allen (Ashton) and Evanescence's no.1 single Bring Me To Life was 3rd for Xanaga.

As the winner is a live version,I have taken a guess at this performance from 2007. Beverley belts the song out and the live band are very good but soul music is not my thing and she gets a bit shouty in places so for me this is the worst winner so far. The song is from her fifth album 'Music City Soul'.

4.3 out of 10.

Posted by: Bré 30th June 2017, 06:29 PM

The version that was entered was her performance on Jools Holland, I don't think it's on YouTube any more.

Posted by: Jade 30th June 2017, 06:53 PM

I quite like 'Black Butta' as a song but she pushes it too hard vocally in places which prevents it from being in my top 3 so far. I am partial to soul music so it's more of my kinda thing than the two songs below it though. Live performance entries appear to have been a lot more common back in the early days of BJSC, it felt like a bit of a novelty when the live version of LP - 'Lost On You' was recently entered (but I got over that novelty factor eventually and appreciated it as a lovely piece of music )! I agree with you that Jem - 'They' would've been a great winner *.* such a hauntingly brilliant song.

01. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
02. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
03. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
04. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
05. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
06. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: danG 30th June 2017, 10:09 PM

Not at all fussed on 'Black Butta', it's not at all my type of music and it's something that wouldn't come close to winning now. Similar story with 'Gomenasai' but I suppose they're not as awful as Katharine McPee.

Copying Jade now

01. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
02. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
03. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
04. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
05. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
06. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Iz~ 30th June 2017, 10:34 PM

Aww, I disagree! Black Butta is a highlight of the first 10 winners and I normally LOATHE soul music like that (as I do the rest of Beverley Knight's material), I don't know why. I can really feel the vibe on this one. Very nice refreshing different thing for the winners list to have.

Posted by: Silas 1st July 2017, 08:50 AM

Black Butta was such a fab winner!!! Absolutely brilliant track sung so well. Bre is right on what performance it actually was that was used.


Gotta stress that I entered the demo of The Fear (I Don't Know) like 7-8 months before it became a single so it was relatively inspired at that point by early BJSC standards

Posted by: King Rollo 1st July 2017, 06:36 PM

7. Mdice - I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry


With 41 countries entering,two semi-finals were held for the first time. A female dominated final included songs by Rachel Stevens,Kylie Minogue and Atomic Kitten. Mdice became the first country to win two contests with Katy Perry winning by a landslide of 45 points ahead of Lady Gaga's 'Just Dance' for M.K.L. and Mine All Mine by Maria Haukaas Storeng and Mira Craig (FSR Rontvia).

I like a lot of Katy Perry's pop songs but not this one. The chorus is catchy but her vocals sound a bit strained. It's a good call by Mdice as this is two months before her debut single first charted in the UK. It was climbing the US Top 100 at this stage.

6.6 out of 10

Posted by: Jade 1st July 2017, 06:43 PM

I quite liked 'I Kissed A Girl' at the time (my taste was far more pop leaning when I was 11) but it's aged rather badly, she has much better songs in her repertoire. I thought Katy was going to be a one-hit wonder with this (so did a fair amount of Buzzjack apparently, according to its thread!)

Gaga would have been a better winner for me but once again, 'Just Dance' is far from her best too. 'I Kissed A Girl' ranks in the middle anyway... need the winners to improve soon

01. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
02. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
03. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
04. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
05. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
06. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
07. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Bré 1st July 2017, 06:50 PM

'I Kissed A Girl' is absolutely horrendoussss (not that 'Just Dance' is much better lol). Generally quite like Katy Perry but her UK #1 hits bar 'Roar' are basically all of her worst songs for me

Posted by: danG 1st July 2017, 09:00 PM

Contrary to the rest of you I still quite like IKAG. It's not aged the best, nor is it one of Katy's absolute best, but it's a fun pop song. 'Just Dance' should've won though.

At this point it becomes my favourite BJSC winner but there are many better to come.

01. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
02. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
03. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
04. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
05. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
06. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
07. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Iz~ 1st July 2017, 09:24 PM

Horrific winner, imo that top 2 makes the contest look dull and uninspired in retrospect, even though Just Dance was months from becoming a hit, still... I'd have taken either Mine All Mine or Can't Let Go as good winners.

Posted by: Silas 1st July 2017, 09:32 PM

Yeah Mine All Mine and Can't Let Go right behind it would have been better winners in hindsight. But this is why the veto exists.

I do enjoy IKAG still very much and Just Dance was a great entry.

Posted by: Liаm 1st July 2017, 11:21 PM

Not been keeping up but I'll try from now, my ranking would be:

01 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
02 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
03 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
04 Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
05 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
06 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
07 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]

Love Song is an all time fave for me, one of those songs that never gets old and it's just so simple and cute <3
Not Ready To Make Nice is a stunning song, another all time fave. So fitting for their careers lyrically, and a real pop money shot, I wish it could have been a hit WW.
I Kissed A Girl is still a total bop but I agree she's bettered it many times since and has so many pop classics whereas this is a sort of nice gimmicky bop but nothing amazing.
Gomenasai, And Then We Kiss and Dangerous are all nice songs, quite good but not near the artists' best songs.
Black Butta is not for me and seems really odd as a BJSC winner

Posted by: King Rollo 2nd July 2017, 05:24 PM

8. Nonsuch - Guess Who Batman by Lily Allen


I am quite surprised that the best song that Abba ever recorded,The Day Before You Came,finished in last place in its semi-final. Lily Allen won a close final,finishing just a point in front of The World Should Revolve Around Me by Little Jackie (United States Of Jack) with Paris Is Burning by Ladyhawke (Angelicland) a further six points behind in 3rd place.

Lily Allen is never afraid to put her opinion across and this song is about George Bush so she has something in common with the Dixie Chicks. When the track was put on her 2009 album,the title was changed to f*** You. In contrast to the lyrics,the arrangement is light and quirky with the piano sampled from the theme tune to Neighbours. It's alright,I'll give it a 7.

7 out of 10

Posted by: Silas 2nd July 2017, 06:25 PM

Really should have gotten in ahead of TIP with this one. It's such a wonderful track and still one that flits on and off my playlists all these years later. I don't think I'll ever tire of singing along to this one.

Posted by: Bré 2nd July 2017, 06:54 PM

I never made the connection that 2 of the first 8 winners were related to George W. Bush

'Fuck You' is a great song, though 'The Fear' is the better of the two early Lily Allen demo entries from the early contests.

Posted by: Jade 2nd July 2017, 07:32 PM

I can often be put off by choruses that rely on expletives if they come off gratuitous, but this song works. Lily does seem to pull off diss tracks well ~ lmao at that song called 'Cheryl Tweedy' that she had too. I would have preferred Little Jackie to have won however, that chicken nugget line alone is iconic.

01. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
02. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
03. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
04. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
05. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
06. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
07. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
08. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Liаm 2nd July 2017, 07:47 PM

01 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
02 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
03 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
04 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
05 Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
06 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
07 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
08 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]

Tune, it's just so her and one of those songs only Lily could really get with. On the surface it's cutesy and poppy with more of punch packed when you look properly at the lyrics.

Posted by: gooddelta 2nd July 2017, 07:50 PM

I learned a few weeks ago that Gomenasai formed the basis for a major hit in Germany in 2006, so at least it had commercial relevance somewhere.



I still think the original is a beautiful song.

Dangerous is underwhelming but I really like the other seven early winners.

Posted by: King Rollo 3rd July 2017, 07:04 PM

9. Kingdom Of Shadow - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow by Margaret Berger


The contest was by now very popular with a record 44 countries entering. Margaret Berger won by 27 points ahead of the more well known Pink representing Simondly with So What and Cyndi Lauper with Into The Nightlife (Nonsuch).

I liked the sound of the first verse of Margaret Berger's song and was expecting it to lead to a soaring synth pop chorus but what I got was a rather irritating cheesy europop chorus. I was a little disappointed but still quite like the song as a whole. Lyrically,it's a 21st century version of the Shirelles' 60s classic Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow. Margaret Berger finished runner up in Norwegian Idol and also represented Norway in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest,finishing 4th.

7.3 out of 10.

Posted by: Silas 3rd July 2017, 09:07 PM

"irritating cheesy europop chorus" - permabanned tbh. What utter blasphemy.






WYRMT is still such an incredible 11/10 moment of a song. Such an important milestone in the contest too with something completely unknown coming out to beat Pink's smashing new track. Really set the tone for what the contest was to become.

Posted by: Cucumberella 3rd July 2017, 09:08 PM

definitely my fave of the winners so far

Posted by: Silas 3rd July 2017, 09:09 PM

I mean I'm all for dissenting opinions and all but there's only one correct opinion on Berger and that is "11/10 - SLAYED, SNATCHED, DECEASED"

Posted by: Cucumberella 3rd July 2017, 09:11 PM

Dora "Hola can you find my weave?" would also do

Posted by: Chez Wombat 3rd July 2017, 09:14 PM

I must admit to really liking Will You Remember Me Tomorrow, that chorus is a bit of an earworm.

Posted by: Jade 3rd July 2017, 09:36 PM

At last something tops Britney as my favourite so far! 'Will You Remember Me Tomorrow' has a real charm to it and the production is great.

01. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
02. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
03. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
04. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
05. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
06. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
07. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
08. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
09. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 4th July 2017, 06:17 PM

10. Mdice - Right Here (Departed) by Brandy


Human by the Human League is not one of their best songs but deserved more than 3 points in its semi-final. In the final,my vote would have gone to Duffy's Distant Dreamer just ahead of One More Time by Daft Punk. Brandy won by 6 points with Lady Gaga having to settle for the runner-up place for the second time with Paparazzi (Torchwood). The Saturdays were third with Up (Allecian).

Brandy sings the song well and the production is good but R&B is one of those genres that leaves no room for any experimentation or deviation from a typical sound. It's therefore for me a really boring genre of music that I have no time for.

5.4 out of 10.

Posted by: Silas 4th July 2017, 06:19 PM

0/10 do not recommend except as a cure for insomnia - tho you'll now have to fix your bleeding ears.

Posted by: Liаm 4th July 2017, 06:32 PM

01 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
02 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
03 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
04 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
05 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
06 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
07 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
08 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
09 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
10 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6

Will You Remember Me Tomrrow is such a moment in BJSC, obviously the first 8 winners were somewhat known (ik Dixie Chicks are hardly The Beatles but they had some albums success in the UK and were colossal in the US so I imagine most music fans at the time would've been aware) and this sort of set a precedent for real discoveries in BJSC that obviously led to the contest we still love today. Lovely song, it's got such a magic to it and the production is lovely plus her voice has such a great tone to it that fits the power of the Abba-esque chorus as well as the subtler, sweet verses.

Right Here (Departed) is a solid song, nothing incredible but I'm partial to a bit of R&B and I do love Brandy. It's just Brandy doing Brandy really, something I enjoy a lot but it seems baffling that it won over Up and Paparazzi, two of my all time faves that are perfect pop!

Posted by: Bré 5th July 2017, 01:12 AM

Rollo the version of 'Human' that was entered is a rare Asia-only version called the Chinese Whispers Remix, you might be into it what with your taste for some obscure old tracks.



I like this more than the normal version of the song, deserved far more than 3 points! At least Tartford are still with us after all these many years, providing another retro track in the most recent contest ;o

Posted by: Jade 5th July 2017, 01:20 AM

Don't have a particularly strong opinion on that Brandy track... it's pretty average. Gaga or The Sats would've made a much better winner quality-wise! 'Up' is my favourite Saturdays song. Also... Mdiče killing it so far!

01. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
02. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
03. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
04. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
05. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
06. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
07. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
08. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
09. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
10. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 5th July 2017, 10:52 AM

Love that version of Human, Bre. And Tartford will be getting points from me in BJSC96.

Posted by: King Rollo 5th July 2017, 06:11 PM

11. Eledan - The Show by Lenka


Britney Spears was the only big name in the final and she finished last. Lenka won by 11 points with Lonely by Suzie McNeil 2nd (Nonsuch) and Boys And Girls by Pixie 3rd (FRS Rontvia).

I like the Lenka song a lot with its use of piano,xylophone and trumpets. It reminded me of the Scottish indie band The Delgados but poppier. For me,this is the best winner so far. Lenka is Australian and this was her only UK hit single,reaching no.22.

8.9 out of 10.

Posted by: Jade 5th July 2017, 06:24 PM

Oh this was one of those songs that I had heard plenty of times but didn't know what it was called for years! Think it may have been in an advert? Anyway, I'm also a fan of the instrumentation and her voice is rather light and calming. So a pretty sweet package. Straight into my top 3 so just about the better Elëdan winner!

01. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
02. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
03. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
04. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
05. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
06. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
07. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
08. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
09. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
10. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
11. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 5th July 2017, 06:49 PM

Yes,it was used in an advert for DFS sofas.

Posted by: Bré 5th July 2017, 08:19 PM

Lenka did have another minor hit with 'Everything At Once' (which I believe was also used in adverts), that's a better song imo although I do like 'The Show' as well.

Posted by: danG 5th July 2017, 09:47 PM

'The Show' is another sweet enough song, think I heard it a bit on radio 2 which my mum listens to when it was out.

'Right Here' is bleh, not the worst thing to ever happen but it's not that great.

'Will You Remember Me Tomorrow' is a good pop song of its time and the right winner for that contest, especially as it led the way for unknown artists and songs to be entered.

'f*** You' is a great Lily Allen song, brilliantly written and so catchy.

01. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
02. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
03. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
04. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
05. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
06. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
07. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
08. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
09. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
10. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
11. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 6th July 2017, 06:12 PM

12. Kopecka - Quicksand by La Roux


I can't believe Massive Attack's masterpiece 'Unfinished Sympathy' finished last in its semi-final. I suppose by this time,countries are preferring to vote for new music they haven't heard before. It's good to see Boney M do quite well in the final and I was unaware that two of my 80s crushes Kim Wilde and Nena had ever collaborated. I just played their song and like it. La Roux won by 10 points with 3 Little Words by Frankmusik 2nd for Mdice and Breathing Your Love by Darin and Kat DeLuna in 3rd place for Botanikka.

I like a bit of synth pop but Quicksand was not as good as I had hoped. It was alright but nothing to make it stand out. It was their debut single and only got to no.129. Lead singer Elly Jackson's mother is Trudie Goodwin who played June Ackland in The Bill for 25 years.

7.7 out of 10.

Posted by: Iz~ 6th July 2017, 06:22 PM

Lenka was a great and cute little winner, really enjoy that one. And Quicksand is a very good La Roux song, one of my favourites and definitely far preferable to what it beat out. Along with Will You Remember Me and Gomenasai they'd probably make up my top 4 of the winners so far.

Posted by: M. 6th July 2017, 06:34 PM

QUOTE(King Rollo @ Jul 6 2017, 07:12 PM)

Posted by: Jade 7th July 2017, 03:44 AM

I enjoy the production of 'Quicksand' and the vox are far more tolerable than on 'In For The Kill' (although I have recently found out that the Skream remix of that is actually rather good?!). The chorus of this is fine but nothing exceptional really - the best La Roux song for me is still 'Bulletproof'. The big travesty here was Massive Attack coming last 'Unfinished Sympathy' is a beaut.

01. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
02. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
03. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
04. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
05. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
06. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
07. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
08. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
09. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
10. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]

11. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
12. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: JadeIsMyLife 7th July 2017, 03:47 AM

QUOTE(M. @ Jul 6 2017, 07:34 PM)

Posted by: Liаm 7th July 2017, 01:23 PM

01 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
02 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
03 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
04 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
05 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
06 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
07 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
06 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
07 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
08 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
09 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
10 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6

The Show is a cute little song, but it's quite of its time, that quirky sort of indie-pop you never really get in the chart anymore. Abput middle of the pack so far, solid winner but I do prefer the Suzie McNeill song that came second.
Quicksand has never been a huge fave of mine from La Roux, it's solid but it can't compare to In For The Kill and Bulletproof. I agree with Jade about the chorus, it never really takes off but it feels like the song needs a big chorus.

Posted by: Chez Wombat 7th July 2017, 04:17 PM

I always get The Show mixed up with New Soul by Yael Naim, I think cos they were both surprise UK hits due to adverts and have a similar whimsical feel? The Show is lovely nonetheless, don't rlly care for Quicksand.

Posted by: King Rollo 7th July 2017, 07:58 PM

13. Herzebania - Release Me by Agnes Carlsson


In the final were returning winners Beverley Knight and Margaret Berger along with Izzy from Neighbours,Emily from Brookside and Ellie Goulding,well before she was famous. Agnes Carlsson won by a wide margin of 30 points ahead of M.A.G.I.C. by The Sound Of Arrows (FSR Rontvia) and Every Little Earthquake by Little Boots (Mdice).

Release Me is the closest song so far to what gets entered into the contest nowadays. I like the strings and her vocals but the song is not very memorable. It was a top 3 hit in the UK. Agnes won the 2005 series of Swedish Idol,a series in which Mans Zelmerlow could only finish in 5th place.

6.7 out of 10.

Posted by: Codybot Jansen 7th July 2017, 08:01 PM

A Herzebania winner turned Jadakissnia winner *.*

Posted by: Codybot Jansen 7th July 2017, 08:01 PM

(small amendment: The Sound Of Arrows is the name of the artist, the song is called "M.A.G.I.C")

Posted by: Jade 7th July 2017, 08:04 PM

'Release Me' shoots straight to the top of my rankings so far, Scandipop perfection I actually didn't appreciate it enough at the time but then its excellence hit me a few years later I of course went on to reuse that song for the 'BJ10' contest last year celebrating 10 years of the forum and won with it *.* 'M.A.G.I.C.' is also amazing, what a flawless top 2.

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
03. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
04. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
05. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
06. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
07. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
08. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
09. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
10. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]

11. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
12. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
13. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 7th July 2017, 08:12 PM

Thanks,I have corrected my error and put the youtube link on which I also forgot.

Posted by: Silas 7th July 2017, 09:31 PM

Not memorable.





Agnes slayed and rightfully so

Posted by: gooddelta 7th July 2017, 10:02 PM

Yeah, I'd say it's anything but unmemorable. That double bridge hit me with full force the first time I heard it and then the chorus and those glorious strings completely sealed the deal. Instant and excellent from the first listen and my love has never subsided.

I was completely amazed that it hit the UK top three but it was one of my favourite chart moments of the last decade, we see so little Scandipop in the upper echelons of the UK chart and it was wonderful to see the UK public take to one of the finest examples of the genre.

Obviously I'd have loved to have won that contest with M.A.G.I.C. but I'd count both amongst my all-time favourite tracks and Agnes fully deserved that win.

Posted by: King Rollo 8th July 2017, 05:56 PM

14. FSR Rontvia - Not A Love Song by Uh Huh Her


Previous winner Lily Allen returned to the final along with Rihanna,Taylor Swift,Kelly Clarkson and Izzy from Neighbours. My vote would have gone to Happy Up Here by Royksopp but their time will come soon. Uh Huh Her won a close contest by 6 points with Can't Get Over by September in 2nd place for Quotosibb and Take My Body Close by Velvet 3rd for FNT Nickodonia.

This is clearly the best winner so far. I like the guitar intro and then the synths,drums and the girls' vocals. It's just my sort of thing and I shall add it to my Spotify starred list. Uh Huh Her come from Los Angeles,the track is from their debut album,Common Reaction.

9.4 out of 10.

Posted by: Iz~ 8th July 2017, 09:17 PM

The ultimate in inspired beating out the cheap *.* Great song as well, definitely one of the highlights of the second decade.

Posted by: Silas 8th July 2017, 09:18 PM

Uh Huh Her was such the right track to win that month!

Posted by: Jade 8th July 2017, 11:00 PM

That Uh Huh Her song is great! It appeals to me for similar reasons as you Rollo, namely the infectious combination of guitar and synths carrying the song. Also the drum really shines during the outro in particular. A catchy lil chorus on top of this all. Straight in my top 3, so Rontvia quickly better their other winner so far! (Also 'So Human' is my main other highlight of the top 10 from that contest )

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
03. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
04. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
05. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
06. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
07. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
08. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
09. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
10. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]

11. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
12. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
13. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
14. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: gooddelta 8th July 2017, 11:11 PM

Oh I'm really glad you've made a great discovery here Rollo, I guess this track gets rather forgotten about in the grand scheme of winners but I think it still packs a punch! My most surprising winner ever judging by the pre-contest odds it had.

I've always loved the fact that I won with 'Not A Love Song' a year after 'Love Song'

Posted by: King Rollo 9th July 2017, 05:38 PM

15. Mdice - The Girl And The Robot by Royksopp featuring Robyn


Lady Ga Ga and The Saturdays were amongst the finalists but most countries opted for lesser known acts. Royksopp broke Katy Perry's widest margin record by 3 points,finishing 48 points ahead of Jody,representing Kathaldazia with Wind It. Kim Leoni's Medicine was 3rd for Hendinia.

I've been a fan of Royksopp ever since I heard Epie and Poor Leno in 2001. The Girl And The Robot is a fantastic shimmering piece of synth pop with Robyn's vocals complementing the electronic instruments. This overtakes yesterday's winner as my favourite song so far.

9.6 out of 10.

Posted by: King Rollo 10th July 2017, 06:29 PM

16. Mdice - Shark In The Water by VV Brown


For the first time in the contest,two countries,Fortunia and Mykanovia were disqualified. Maybe one of the BJSC historians could tell me what crime they were found guilty of. My guess would be collusion on tactical voting. Mdice retained their title with VV Brown fighting off the challenge from previous winners La Roux representing Torchwood with Bulletproof and winning by 26 points. Florence and the Machines' Rabbit Heart was 3rd for Kellyana Kingdom.

Shark In The Water starts with acoustic guitars and then shifts up a few gears to a breezy chorus. I like the production and her singing a lot. This is a very good song. It was her only UK top 40 hit,reaching no.34.

8.4 out of 10.

Posted by: Silas 10th July 2017, 06:35 PM

They were kicked out because they were the same person! We found out that that the 'poster' behind Mykanovia was an alias of the poster behind Fortunia so they were disqualified and permanently banished. We have a zero tolerance approach to alias accounts because it's grossly unfair on everyone else.


One of the first things I had to do as BJSC mod! Doesn't feel like it really was all that time ago.

Posted by: Liаm 10th July 2017, 07:38 PM

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
04 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
05 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
06 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
07 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
08 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
09 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
10 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
11 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
12 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
13 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
14 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
15 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
16 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]

Release Me goes straight to the top of my rank as one of my all time top 40, an exercise in perfect pop with the soaring strings and chorus. I doubt anything will topple this.
Shark In The Water is pop perfection too, I feel it could and should have been way bigger irl.
Not A Love Song is solid for me but not one I ever listen to nor a fave so far.
The Girl And The Robot is hideously overrated, not awful but I have never taken to it.

Posted by: King Rollo 11th July 2017, 06:46 PM

17. FSR Rontvia - Robots In Love by Beautiful Small Machines


Black Eyed Peas,Tinchy Stryder and Cascada were amongst the finalists and my vote would have gone to Chicane's Poppiholla. Beautiful Small Machines won by 13 points with Now I'm That Bitch by Livvi Franc 2nd for M.K.L. and Box n Locks by MPHO 3rd for Angelicland.

This is gooddelta's own youtube upload. Robots In Love is a catchy little pop song,I like it. Beautiful Small Machines are made up of Americans Bree Sharp and Don DiLego.

8.4 out of 10.

Posted by: danG 11th July 2017, 07:34 PM

(Update 12-17)
'Release Me' and 'The Girl And The Robot' are both really brilliant, easy standouts of the winners so far.
Not keen on the two FSR Rontvia winners, and VV Brown/La Roux songs are quite average for the time.

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
03. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - Fuck You [BJSC 8]
04. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
05. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
06. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
07. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
08. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
09. Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
10. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
11. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
12. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
13. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
14. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
15. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
16. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta (Live) [BJSC 6]
17. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Addy K!ng 11th July 2017, 09:40 PM

Now I'm That Bitch is a bop that never happened ..much prefer it to Robots In Love, which is not bad by any means!!!

Posted by: King Rollo 12th July 2017, 07:08 PM

18. Mdice - Dolla by Kesha


Girls Aloud,Delta Goodrem and returning winners Royksopp all made the final which Kesha won by 20 points giving Mdice their sixth and final win. 6 out of 18 is a very good performance. Shakira's Loba was 2nd for Eledan while Mercy Mercy by Le Kid was 3rd for Numayania.

If I search youtube for Dolla it seems to be the same as Tik Tok,I can't hear any difference. The contest was held before the single was released so I'm assuming it was the working title and it was changed to Tik Tok. Anyway,the song is dreadful with her using a silly accent and too much autotuning. This is easily the worst winner so far.

1.5 out of 10

Posted by: *Tim 12th July 2017, 07:21 PM

Opinion invalid

Posted by: Codybot Jansen 12th July 2017, 07:33 PM

how dare you disrespect queen Kesha like that

for you

Posted by: Silas 12th July 2017, 07:48 PM

*bans rollo from buzzjack for life*



Robots In Love is utterly lush

Posted by: King Rollo 12th July 2017, 08:12 PM

Sorry Kesha fans.

I have no idea when I review a song how popular the song or singer is on here.

Posted by: Martyn 12th July 2017, 08:15 PM

I hated I Kissed a Girl when I heard it in BJSC so was horrified when it took off in the UK.

It is now still one of my least favourite Katy singles.

Posted by: Iz~ 12th July 2017, 08:48 PM

Oh Robots In Love is great, but Tik Tok is completely awful. Kesha needed some time to grow as an artist.

Posted by: gooddelta 12th July 2017, 08:56 PM

Robots In Love <3 Had no idea my upload of that has got almost 100,000 views on Youtube

I felt like most of Mdice's winners were somewhat uninspired - Ke$ha not as much as some of the others as she genuinely was very underground at this point. Having said that, I voted for most of them, and the majority are fantastic pop songs (Brandy excepted, which is pedestrian). The Girl and the Robot is a killer track but it was the winner before it was even confirmed, I'd have liked to have seen Jody's Wind It win, which was a really inspired choice and a fantastic little song to boot, which I still hammer to this day. One of my favourite BJSC discoveries (iirc Kath showed it to me some time before the contest and I uploaded it to Youtube for her).

Posted by: Capybréra 12th July 2017, 10:38 PM

Ke$ha is a bit hit and miss for me but I do like 'TiK ToK' in its way. 'Your Love Is My Drug' is probably her best still.

Posted by: Jade 13th July 2017, 02:52 PM

*Catches up*

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
03. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
04. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
05. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
06. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
07. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
08. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
09. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
10. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]

11. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
12. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
13. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
14. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
15. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
16. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
17. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
18. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Easy to see why 'The Girl And The Robot' was raved about on here! I cannot resist its synthtastic slickness and it has aged very well. 'Shark In The Water' and 'Tik Tok' are both great songs that went on to be top 40 hits, Mdiče quickly filling up my top 5 spots here. My only grievance towards the latter is that it kept 'Bad Romance' from the top spot in the U.S. Ke$ha went on to have better songs but it was a solid starting point. 'Robots In Love' is the only winner that I haven't really got since I last posted in here, the production is quite nice but otherwise it is not really my thing.

Posted by: King Rollo 13th July 2017, 05:23 PM

19. Kathaldazia - Silly Boy by Eva Simons


Previous winners Beverley Knight and Brandy returned to the final while confusingly there were acts called Daisy and Daisy Dares You. The one that stands out for me is Cars by Gary Numan which was the first single I ever bought. Eva Simons obliterated the opposition,winning by 88 points. According to the stats page,this is still the highest percentage winning margin. Stay The Night by Alcazar was 2nd for Numayania and Dollhouse by Priscilla Renea finished 3rd for Kopecka.

I like the driving rhythm going through this song and the big production but like the last song,there is a lot of autotune. I'm amazed it only got to no.149 in the UK. It has top 20 hit written all over it. She went on to have a no.1 single with will.i.am,one of my favourite no.1s of recent years. As for the hairstyle,it's like A Flock Of Seagulls x 10.

8.1 out of 10.

Posted by: Jade 13th July 2017, 05:29 PM

I expected so much more from such a colossal winner! 'Silly Boy' is not bad at all, I think I just wanted it to be a bit more explosive than it actually is. Perhaps this was just a bit of its time and I would've enjoyed it more when it came out?

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
03. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
04. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
05. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
06. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
07. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
08. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
09. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
10. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]

11. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
12. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
13. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
14. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
15. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
16. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
17. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
18. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
19. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Capybréra 13th July 2017, 05:29 PM

There was a thread in the chart forum back in the day to predict where 'Silly Boy' would chart and almost everyone said it'd be an easy #1, I'm still not quite sure what happened there! At least Eva did indeed go on to have a #1 eventually.

Posted by: Jonjo 14th July 2017, 01:48 PM

QUOTE(King Rollo @ Jul 13 2017, 06:23 PM)

Posted by: Liаm 14th July 2017, 04:09 PM

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
04 Mdice: Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
05 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
06 Kathaldazia: Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
07 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
08 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
09 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
10 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
11 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
12 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
13 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
14 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
15 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
16 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
17 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
18 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
19 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]

Tik Tok (Dolla) is still a banger, I can see why it won BJSC and ended up such a hit WW, it's so infectious.
Silly Boy is still such a pop stomper, I was one of those adamant it would be #1 everywhere forever I think it got to like #159 in the end in the UK!
Robots In Love is good enough but not a fave for me, still nice for it to be one of those inspired early BJSC winners as they are few and far between.

Posted by: King Rollo 14th July 2017, 05:37 PM

20. Numayania - The Spell by Alphabeat


The final line-up included Pixie Lott,The Saturdays and David Guetta but Danish pop group Alphabeat were victors by 15 points ahead of Music Everywhere by Anna Abreu (FSR Rontvia) and Do It Again by Cassie Davis (United States Of Jack).

The Spell is a basic Europop song with nothing to remember about it. A lot of the lead vocal sounds out of tune to me. The singer looks like a younger version of Sharon Osbourne. It was their fourth top 20 hit.

6.4 out of 10.

Posted by: Jade 14th July 2017, 05:57 PM

I absolutely adore Alphabeat's 'Fascination' and all its euphoric glory but they never quite recorded anything as top notch as that afterwards. But 'The Spell' isn't bad at all as it sneaks into the tail end of my top 10. It does contain a little bit of the Alphabeat charm. I just looked up the full results from this contest and I see that the top two artists in BJSC 13 - Agnes and The Sound of Arrows - both appear again here in the top 10 *.*

(Good shout there with the Sharon Osbourne lookalike thing! )

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
03. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
04. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
05. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
06. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
07. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
08. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
09. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
10. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]

11. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
12. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
13. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
14. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
15. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
16. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
17. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
18. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
19. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
20. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Capybréra 14th July 2017, 06:01 PM

I quite liked Alphabeat in general and 'The Spell' is probably their best song for me. Also really liked 'Hole In My Heart'.

Posted by: Jonjo 14th July 2017, 06:05 PM

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Alphabeat winning the starting point for the whole vetoing process? As winners were being too predictable and "cheap" (used just to get an easy win etc..)?

This song is not bad as such, but not particularly fussed really, as Jade said. I LOVED their first era so much. But this just flails in comparison. 'Music Everywhere' though... *.* WHAT A BOP!!

01. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9] 10
02. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16] 10
03. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1] 09.5
04. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13] 09.5
05. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11] 09.0
06. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4] 09.0
07. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5] 09.0
08. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19] 09.0
09. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18] 09.0
10. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15] 08.5
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11. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17] 08.0
12. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14] 08.0
13. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 15] 06.5
13. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3] 06.0
14. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6] 06.0
15. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7] 06.0
16. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8] 06.0
17. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2] 05.5
18. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10] 03.5
19. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12] 03.0

Posted by: Liаm 14th July 2017, 06:23 PM

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
04 Mdice: Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
05 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
06 Kathaldazia: Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
07 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
08 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
09 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
10 Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]

11 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
12 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
13 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
14 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
15 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
16 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
17 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
18 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
19 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
20 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]

I love The Spell, probably about 4th in my fave songs of theirs. Just a nice little pop bop, that top 10 of the first 20 winners is incredible!

Posted by: Silas 14th July 2017, 06:29 PM

QUOTE(Jonjo @ Jul 14 2017, 07:05 PM)

Posted by: Silas 14th July 2017, 06:29 PM

Numayania should have won BJSC 19 with Alcazar, then FSR Rontvia should have won this with Anna Abreu or I should have won with Tone.

Posted by: Capybréra 14th July 2017, 06:48 PM

Yeah one of the earliest things I remember in BJSC is loads of people moaning about how obvious a winner 'Hollywood' was.

Posted by: Silas 14th July 2017, 06:52 PM

I'll see if I can #leak the mod chat at the time. Bear with

Posted by: Silas 14th July 2017, 06:59 PM

#leaks

It was Hollywood that really started things rolling. XXIII was the last contest before some form of "anti-cheap" rule came into play

QUOTE(Silas @ Jan 6 2010, 04:00 PM)

QUOTE(LaTyrouxn @ Jan 8 2010, 04:38 PM)

I agree in principle, but I think we need to steer clear of using the release schedule as a barometer because it doesn't necessarily always give a fair sign of cheapness (I've used the Quicksand example countless times, but I'm sure there are more entries that have had limited release etc., plus, these days you don't even need official release to be cheap). I like the idea of banning everything from the current era of artists with AFs, but banning B-sides seems a bit much (really, I doubt most of them would either get much support or be that familiar to most people, so it would count as a discovery), and then having a clause whereby you can apply for special dispensation to send something if it clearly is in the spirit of the rules to send it, but violates the letter of them.

I prefer Rich's idea of a monthly banlist in all honesty. Much more flexible...your rules wouldn't have covered Boys Will Be Boys, Under The Sheets or Hollywood...or Starry Eyed when it wins XXIV

QUOTE(Silas @ Jan 9 2010, 12:25 PM)

It was just a starting point for us.

A monthly ban list would be good, but there would be moaning about who gets to chose the songs and why they were on there hence why i went for a blanket RS ban as a starting point. You could use your idea of a clause to send the stuff like Quicksand that would otherwise have been blocked despite being quite inspired.

The AF's; well if we don't ban the b-sides and just the album and live lounge covers that would kill what some people like to do and raid the album [Guilty as charged, i raided the new Lily one when i moved to Australia]

At least we've got a startin point now where we can go from and get this cheap sorted once and for all.
I could counter argue that i've banned my favourite artist

QUOTE(LaTyrouxn @ Jan 9 2010, 04:40 PM)

I think a banlist of 5 would go down better than a blanket banlist, but eh. We need to see if this contest even ends up bad enough to be able to push this through - how the final top ten ends up could change things drastically.

When was the last time someone even sent a live lounge cover?

They could counter-argue that you've left the door open for something because you've banned your favourite artist And I'm sorry to have to inform you that if we were to have a banlist of 5/10 songs, Gabriella Cilmi - Woman On A Mission would probably be on there for the next contest, it's getting quite the hype starting to build up

QUOTE(thisispop @ Jan 10 2010, 07:27 PM)

QUOTE(Tyrina Diamandis @ Jan 10 2010, 08:05 PM)

QUOTE(Tyrina Diamandis @ Jan 18 2010, 12:11 AM)

Posted by: Iz~ 14th July 2017, 07:48 PM

I love reading through old mod ideas that didn't get implemented, that suggestion of thisispop's sounds almost hilariously authoritarian (or it would be if we did it with the current level of veto rules), your track blows up in the middle in the contest and you're OUT.

Might be the only thing that'd stop the Ramry-esque chancers xx

Inspiration wise The Spell is a fairly eye roll worthy winner if only because the tracks beliow it all looked like models of inspiration (and what a novelty to have a Danish, Finnish and Norwegian track in the top 5 with no Sweden), but it's... decent, way worse than Music Everywhere and Butterflies (which will forever remain the best Tone track entered here). Similar with Silly Boy, Alcazar would have been way better and a Melfest hit pales in comparison to the apparent ultimate of the old release schedule hype.

Posted by: Capybréra 14th July 2017, 08:25 PM

Songs being disqualified mid-contest would have been absolute pandemonium, thank the lord that never got implemented

Posted by: Codybot Jansen 14th July 2017, 08:43 PM

yet it happened like twice

Posted by: Bairlas 14th July 2017, 09:12 PM

There's a difference between vetoing something within a couple of hours of the semis opening and what TiP proposed which could have seen your song DQd the last day of the final with no right of replacement. At least we allow you to replace!!

Posted by: King Rollo 14th July 2017, 10:50 PM

This is my current league table. I will update it after every ten songs.

1. The Girl And The Robot - Royksopp 9.6
2. Not A Love Song - Uh Huh Her 9.4
3. The Show - Lenka 8.9
4. Love Song - Sara Bareilles 8.7
5. Not Ready To Make Nice - Dixie Chicks 8.5
6. Shark In The Water - VV Brown 8.45
7. Robots In Love - Beautiful Small Machines 8.4
8. Silly Boy - Eva Simons 8.1
9. And Then We Kiss - Britney Spears 7.8
10. Quicksand - La Roux 7.7

There were two songs with a score of 8.4 so I added a bit to VV Brown's score as I prefer her song to Robots In Love.

Posted by: dandy* 14th July 2017, 11:02 PM

I think the Eva Simons track is awful. I remember looking back through the winners and thinking I must check out the landslide victor only to find the song was a dull and tacky mess.

Posted by: King Rollo 15th July 2017, 06:23 PM

21. Lorikeet - Boys Will Be Boys - The Dolly Rockers


Beverley Knight and Lily Allen were returning winners with Sugababes and Madonna also making the final. My vote would have gone to Muse's Undisclosed Desires. A fierce battle of the dolls ensued with The Dolly Rockers beating Dollface (Miss Jamaica,Kopecka) by just 5 points. Come In To The Night by Velvet for Tinnmark was 3rd.

I like Boys Will Be Boys more than I thought I would. The producer has done a fine job mixing the guitars,keyboards and the girls' harmonies. I like the fact that they are singing in common English accents,not trying to sound American. Dolly Rockers auditioned for the X Factor in 2006. After some brief success around the time this contest was held,things went downhill and they auditioned again in 2013. After getting a no from the judges,they split up.

8.3 out of 10.

Posted by: Jade 15th July 2017, 07:09 PM

I can roll with the chorus for the most part but the enunciation in places throughout the song is pretty grating.

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
03. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
04. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
05. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
06. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
07. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
08. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
09. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
10. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]

11. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
12. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
13. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
14. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
15. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
16. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
17. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
18. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
19. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
20. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]

21. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Liаm 15th July 2017, 07:26 PM

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
04 Mdice: Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
05 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
06 Kathaldazia: Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
07 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
08 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
09 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
10 Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]

11 Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21
12 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
13 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
14 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
15 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
16 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
17 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
18 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
19 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
20 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)

21 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]

Posted by: King Rollo 16th July 2017, 06:02 PM

22. B.a.N.G. - Under The Sheets - Ellie Goulding


The Big Pink's excellent song 'Dominos' just failed to reach the final. Paloma Faith,Rihanna and Example all managed to do so but it was victory for Ellie Goulding who finished 18 points ahead of The Good Natured with their song 'Your Body Is A Machine' (Mdice). There was a tie for 2nd place decided by number of votes,so finishing 3rd were the cast of Glee with Don't Stop Believing (Xanaga).

Ellie's distinctive voice is used to good effect in her song and I like the chorus. A decent single to start her career but she's done better since.

8 out of 10.

Posted by: Jade 16th July 2017, 06:27 PM

I didn't discover Ellie until she blew up with 'Starry Eyed', took me a lil while to realise that wasn't actually her first single and it was in fact 'Under The Sheets'! I bought 'Lights' soon after 'Starry Eyed' was smashing it anyway and 'Under The Sheets' was a real highlight straight away! I still love it a lot now I miss how consistently good she was in her first era.

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
03. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
04. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
05. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
06. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
07. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
08. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
09. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
10. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]

11. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
12. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
13. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
14. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
15. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
16. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
17. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
18. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
19. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
20. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]

21. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
22. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 18th July 2017, 05:06 PM

23. Quotosibb - Hollywood - Marina and the Diamonds


We're into 2010 now. The line-up for the final included Lady Gaga,Mary J Blige,Shakira and returning winner Kesha,who finished 4th. My vote would have gone to Wonderful Life by Hurts. Marina won by a huge margin of 65 points with Zombie by Natalia Kills 2nd for United States Of Jack and Number One Enemy by Daisy Dares You 3rd for Hendinia.

Hollywood is a good song,I like the piano and synths but not her vocals. She finished 2nd in the BBC's Sound of 2010 to the winner of the last contest,Ellie Goulding.

7.4 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 18th July 2017, 05:10 PM

QUOTE(King Rollo @ Jul 18 2017, 06:06 PM)

Posted by: Liаm 18th July 2017, 05:14 PM

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
04 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
05 Mdice: Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
06 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
07 Kathaldazia: Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
08 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
09 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets
10 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]

11 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
12 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
13 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
14 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
15 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
16 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
17 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
18 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
19 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
20 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]

21 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
22 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
23 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]

I lov both of those Hollywood is still possibly my fave Marina single even though I love basically everything that came after! Such a quirky catchy song you can't help but sing along to. Under The Sheets is still one of Ellie's best too, one I don't always go back to as much as I should but I'm always reminded of how fab it is when I do actually go back to it.

Posted by: danG 19th July 2017, 01:11 PM

(Update 18-23)

Love it - 'TiK ToK'
Good - 'Silly Boy', 'Hollywood'
Below par - 'The Spell', 'Under The Sheets'
Terrible - 'Boys Will Be Boys'

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
03. Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
04. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - Fuck You [BJSC 8]
05. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
06. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
07. Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
08. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
09. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
10. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
11. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
12. Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
13. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
14. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
15. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
16. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
17. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
18. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
19. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
20. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
21. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta (Live) [BJSC 6]
22. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
23. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]

Posted by: King Rollo 19th July 2017, 05:46 PM

24. B.a.N.G. - Halcyon - Delphic


Mariah Carey and Goldfrapp were the only big names in the final. After more than two years,the contest was finally won by a song with a male lead vocal. Stockport band Delphic won comfortably by 35 points ahead of Tinashie & Kissy Sell Out representing Kingdom Of Shadow with Come On Over. Your Love's A Drug by Leighton Meester was 3rd (Liechenstaan).

I have both of Delphic's albums so I am familiar with Halcyon. It's far from the best track on their debut album. Counterpoint and Acolyte would have both got 10 out of 10 from me but it's still a fine song with its New Order like guitar sound. I'm going to put it just behind The Girl And The Robot as the 2nd best winner so far. Bre has stolen my thunder in pointing out that we are still counting down the order of the BBC Sound of 2010. The next winners should therefore be Hurts.

9.5 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 19th July 2017, 05:55 PM

QUOTE(King Rollo @ Jul 19 2017, 06:46 PM)

Posted by: danG 19th July 2017, 05:58 PM

I knew there were two Tinashe's but didn't know Rationale was one of them.

Posted by: Jade 20th July 2017, 01:29 AM

I wasn't all that fussed about 'Hollywood' at the time (though I must have seen something in Marina because I did buy 'Oh No!' on CD single during release week!) - this wasn't great as it was hard to escape, it was the favourite song of one of my best friends at the time and the "Oh my god, you look just like Shakira..." etc line was quoted so much in secondary school Anyway, it FINALLY clicked with me a couple of years later after I started stanning 'Primadonna' and revisited some of her older songs! It's pretty quirky and I really appreciate her vocals now.

It's great to finally hear some male vocals as well now with Delphic! I can see why it won as the chorus in particular is solid. The instrumentation is also top notch! It's really up my street actually, one of the best winners so far <3 <3 B.a.N.G were on fire at this point. (Not only are two B.a.N.G winners in my top 3 but Ellie is next to a song called 'Halcyon' *.*)

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
03. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
04. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
05. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
06. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
07. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
08. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
09. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
10. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]

11. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
12. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
13. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
14. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
15. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
16. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
17. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
18. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
19. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
20. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]

21. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
22. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
23. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
24. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 20th July 2017, 05:58 PM

25. Hendinia - Good Times - Roll Deep featuring Jodie Connor


An eclectic line-up included Nick Cave,Foals,Groove Armada,Sia and Diana Vickers. Roll Deep won by 22 points ahead of Lo-Fi-Fnk with Marchin' In for Skall. Robyn's Fembot was 3rd for Nonsuch.

I think this is the first winning song to feature rapping. It's good to see another different genre of music winning the final. Good Times is a party anthem which manages to rhyme late night shopping with high street bopping. It's not going to get a high mark from me as there are hundreds of other songs that sound the same as this.

6.6 out of 10.

Posted by: Jade 20th July 2017, 08:00 PM

'Good Times' is a huge guilty pleasure for me! I absolutely adored it at the time and my love for it has not waned at all. It is an immensely fun party song and that chorus is such an earworm! It never fails to put a smile on my face. *spams it for a lil while now*

That Roll Deep revival was very much welcomed, slay those two consecutive #1s *.*

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
03. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
04. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
05. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
06. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
07. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
08. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
09. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
10. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]

11. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
12. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
13. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
14. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
15. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
16. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
17. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
18. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
19. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
20. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]

21. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
22. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
23. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
24. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
25. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Liаm 20th July 2017, 10:25 PM

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
04 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
05 Mdice: Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
06 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
07 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
08 Kathaldazia: Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
09 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
10 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]

11 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
12 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
13 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
14 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
15 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
16 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
17 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
18 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
19 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
20 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]

21 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
22 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
23 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
24 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
25 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]

Not a huge fan of Halcyon, I much prefer Doubt by them. Good Times however is an absolute banger, not one I always go back to or count as a massive fave all the time, but I'm always reminded how brilliant it is when I do hear it again, effortlessly puts me in a party mood and makes me want to go out there and then

Posted by: King Rollo 21st July 2017, 04:45 PM

26. FSR Rontvia - Psycho - Sheelah


For the first time since BJSC6,there were no semi-finals. 48 countries went straight through to the final. Leona Lewis,Alexandra Burke and N-Dubz were all present and previous winners Dolly Rockers were back. Sheelah finished 43 points ahead of Home by Kelis (B.a.N.G). River Flows Into You by Jasper Forks was 3rd for Ben's Sanctuary.

I like this one. It's a pop song with great vocals but the guitar sound will make it appeal to rock fans as well. Once again,this is gooddelta's own youtube upload but he still hasn't replied to David Israel's question from two years ago.

9 out of 10.

Posted by: gooddelta 21st July 2017, 06:31 PM

QUOTE(King Rollo @ Jul 21 2017, 05:45 PM)

Posted by: Bairlas 21st July 2017, 06:41 PM

26/27/28 - still the best trio of winners

Posted by: King Rollo 22nd July 2017, 05:53 PM

27. Kopecka - It's Gonna Rain - Eric Saade


49 countries took part in the final. That's the most in this run of 7 contests without semi-finals so I'm assuming this was the biggest final in BJSC history. Lady Gaga,Drake,Flo Rida and The Wanted all entered but Eric Saade became the first male solo singer to win the contest,finishing 39 points ahead of Eminem and Rihanna representing Quotosibb with Love The Way You Lie. Fallulah's Bridges was 3rd for Sangria.

It's Gonna Rain is a good solid pop song but a bit clichéd. Eric went on to finish 3rd in the 2011 Eurovision final.

7.7 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 22nd July 2017, 05:59 PM

BJSC 64 had a final with 52 songs (it had semi-finals but they were cancelled due to the host disappearing from the site halfway through the contest )

Posted by: gooddelta 22nd July 2017, 06:09 PM

Lord...thank god Saade won (though I personally preferred Bridges in 3rd <3). I forgot Love The Way You Lie was entered...dark times

Posted by: Bairlas 22nd July 2017, 06:11 PM

I'd repressed the memory of Aaron entering... that.




Saade remains fabulous

Posted by: gooddelta 22nd July 2017, 06:17 PM

I'm sure the fact it was a rap song was used as an excuse for it 'not being that cheap'

I very nearly gave up with BJSC around this time due to songs like this popping up time and time again. 2009/10 is a goldmine for pop classics in BJSC but god they had to fight bloody hard against the uninspired tide to get the results they deserved.

Posted by: AdamAloud 22nd July 2017, 06:41 PM

I miss pop Saade so much, 'It's Gonna Rain' is such a scandipop gem, what a winner!

Posted by: danG 22nd July 2017, 09:38 PM

lmao Love The Way You Lie really? no wonder Silas hates the ban list so much if it didn't keep that out.

that Eric Saade song sounds very dated now but I suppose I would've given it a few points at the time.

Ignoring that they were on the Sound Of list, 'Halcyon' sounds like a very inspired winner for its time, perhaps forward thinking as BJSC would a few years later go into an "indie" phase (read: less pop hoes winning).

Really enjoyed 'Good Times' in 2010, doesn't seem very inspired for a BJSC winner but it's an undeniable bop.

As for 'Psycho', yeah not my type of music. Seems we're now in the Scandipop era of the contest so a lot of these winners I don't really love.

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
03. Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
04. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - Fuck You [BJSC 8]
05. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
06. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
07. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
08. Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
09. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
10. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
11. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
12. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
13. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
14. Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
15. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
16. Kopečka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
17. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
18. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
19. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
20. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
21. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
22. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
23. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
24. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
25. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta (Live) [BJSC 6]
26. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
27. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]

Posted by: King Rollo 23rd July 2017, 05:48 PM

28. Ashton - Mitt Liv Ar Mitt - Molly Sanden


The closest contest yet with the top 2 countries tying on 229 points. Molly Sanden's song won the tie-breaker with more votes. Lotopialand had to settle for 2nd place with Love Killer by Darin. Sky Ferreira's One was just two points behind in third place for Kylienips.

I got bored of this song well before it finished. Very uninspiring.

6.3 out of 10.

Posted by: Bairlas 23rd July 2017, 05:50 PM

Banned tbh. Goodbye.

QUOTE(King Rollo @ Jul 23 2017, 06:48 PM)

Posted by: King Rollo 23rd July 2017, 05:56 PM

Oops! I didn't have a clue it was Silas' country. I still struggle to remember which country matches which person.

Posted by: Capybréra 23rd July 2017, 06:28 PM

The first foreign language winner, and the only one for a good few years after that (next one was Indila in BJSC 61).

Posted by: King Rollo 24th July 2017, 06:22 PM

29. Yuxhaaq - Freefallin' - Zoe Badwi


Previous winners t.A.T.u and Ellie Goulding returned but so far no one has managed to win the contest twice. Ellie was hindered by a 57% deduction that prevented her from a comfortable top 10 placing. Australian Zoe Badwi won by 20 points ahead of Zowie's Broken Machine (FSR Rontvia) and Just A Guy by BC Jean (Kopecka).

Freefallin' is a lively pop/dance tune. It's not as good as Tom Petty's Freefallin' but I quite enjoyed it. Zoe Badwi is Jade Thirlwall's cousin. In 2011,she was hit by a catapult that was fired at her while filming a music video. The culprit was never found. The song was called 'Accidents Happen'.

7.7 out of 10.

Posted by: Jade 24th July 2017, 06:39 PM

*catches up*

Freefallin' is definitely my favourite out of the bunch since I last posted! 'Psycho' is pretty good as well - the chorus of it is reminding me of something and it's really bugging me that I can't figure out what it is

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
03. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
04. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
05. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
06. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
07. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
08. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
09. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
10. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]

11. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
12. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
13. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
14. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
15. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
16. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
17. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
18. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
19. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
20. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]

21. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
22. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
23. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
24. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
25. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
26. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
27. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
28. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
29. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Iz~ 24th July 2017, 06:50 PM

One of my favourite things about this set of contests is Utopia entering a 14 minute Nightwish track (the best of their longer songs no less) and getting it to a top 20. If that had gone through semis that sort of thing is niche enough to get clobbered by the pop dominance of the time. I mean, semis are better but that was one upside.

I love love love Halcyon, their best song I've heard and It's Gonna Rain is also the Saade track that has aged the best for me. Mitt Liv ar Mitt is a great winner for that weird contest, it's a good song even before my predisposition to like it for being a winner not in English.

Free Fallin was a pretty rubbish winner although having said that, back when I was first joining the contest and had shitter taste, it was a song I was disappointed to see had already been entered as I'd known it for a few months and thought it could do rather well.

Posted by: Capybréra 24th July 2017, 07:18 PM

QUOTE(Iz~ @ Jul 24 2017, 07:50 PM)

Posted by: Iz~ 24th July 2017, 07:42 PM

QUOTE(Capybréra @ Jul 24 2017, 08:18 PM)

Posted by: King Rollo 24th July 2017, 07:42 PM

I was wondering what the longest song was. I see Impossible Soul is 25.35. I think the longest song I have is 25.04. This is going to be a tough record for Rolloland to break.

Posted by: Bairlas 24th July 2017, 09:02 PM

Don't even think about it.

Posted by: King Rollo 25th July 2017, 07:37 PM

30. Hendinia - Someone Like You (Live) - Adele


Adele won the 30th contest by just 7 points with How I Like It by Kim Lian and Future Presidents finishing 2nd for Botanikka and Break You Hard by Natalia Kills in 3rd place (Xanaga).

I'm assuming by the date of the contest,it's the performance on Later with Jools Holland. This has since become probably the most well known British song of the 21st century so I'm unsure what score I should give it. I've decided to treat each song on its own merits so I'm giving it my highest score so far,regardless of whether it belongs in BJSC or not. There are a few Royksopp songs that I prefer to Someone Like You but The Girl And The Robot is not one of them so this is my favourite winner so far. I'm not an Adele fan and have never listened to her albums but this is an outstanding song which she sings so well in this clip. It's not on youtube but I found it elsewhere.

9.7 out of 10.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x36j78f

Posted by: Capybréra 25th July 2017, 08:45 PM

Yup, this was the Jools Holland performance as well!

Posted by: Jade 25th July 2017, 08:57 PM

That was a beautiful performance from Adele. Of course the Brits performance would then go on to be the legendary one, it was wonderful to witness such a MOMENT happening at the time *.* the song truly became inescapable for soooo long after that. I actually prefer live performances of 'Someone Like You' like the Jools Holland/Brits ones to the studio version, due to the way the chorus is delivered. It feels much smoother. This goes straight into my top 10 as it is a lovely song, not any higher because the magic was slightly lost for me after a while after it became so ridiculously overplayed. Not quite my favourite 21 single - that was actually 'Set Fire To The Rain'

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
03. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
04. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
05. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
06. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
07. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
08. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]
09. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
10. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]

11. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
12. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
13. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
14. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
15. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
16. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
17. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
18. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
19. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
20. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]

21. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
22. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
23. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
24. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
25. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
26. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
27. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
28. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
29. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
30. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 26th July 2017, 12:39 PM

My revised league table:

1. Someone Like You (Live) - Adele 9.7
2. The Girl And The Robot - Royksopp 9.6
3. Halcyon - Delphic 9.5
4. Not A Love Song - Uh Huh Her 9.4
5. Psycho - Sheelah 9
6. The Show - Lenka 8.9
7. Love Song - Sarah Bareilles 8.7
8. Not Ready To Make Nice - Dixie Chicks 8.5
9. Shark In The Water - VV Brown 8.45
10. Robots In Love - Beautiful Small Machines 8.4

Posted by: Liаm 26th July 2017, 04:59 PM

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
04 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
05 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
06 Mdice: Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
07 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
08 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
09 Kathaldazia: Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
10 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]

11 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
12 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
13 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
14 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
15 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
16 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
17 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
18 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
19 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
20 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]


21 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
22 Kopecka: Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
23 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
24 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
25 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
26 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
27 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
28 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
29 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
30 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]


Really like all those since I last posted except It's Gonna Rain, which is still good! Someone Like You is an all time fave, totally flawless performance as always from Adele. It's not even one of those songs that got too much with overplay because it's too good for that <3 Freefallin' is an absolute bop as well, I miss that sort of dance-pop. Psycho is fab but spoiler I prefer their other winner even more. Mitt liv ar mitt has that mid 00s pop-rock sound going on that I love.

Posted by: Bairlas 26th July 2017, 05:19 PM

Scandipop nations not even getting their contest Liam has not gone unnoticed #blacklist

Posted by: King Rollo 26th July 2017, 07:12 PM

31. FSR Rontvia - The Last Time - Sheelah


Sheelah became the first act to win the contest twice,representing FSR Rontvia on both occasions. They finished 57 points ahead of Stuttering by Fefe Dobson (United States Of Jack) while Get Over You by Neon Hitch was 3rd for Botanikka.

I don't think The Last Time is quite as good as Psycho but it's a well produced pop song and once again their vocals are impressive.

8.2 out of 10.

Posted by: Bairlas 26th July 2017, 07:48 PM

The Last Time has had more longevity for me than Psycho. I go back to TLT more

Posted by: gooddelta 26th July 2017, 07:59 PM

I far prefer The Last Time too, it's way more euphoric. In fact I only sent it because I felt it was a superior track. Obviously now it would have been a veto on account of me sending a recent former winner of mine.

Posted by: King Rollo 27th July 2017, 06:00 PM

32. FSR Rontvia - Sadness Is A Blessing - Lykke Li


FSR Rontvia retained their title with another Swedish song. Lykke Li's points total of 140 was the lowest winning score since BJSC8. Elisabeth Carew was 2nd on 125 points with You'll Never Love Me (Kopecka) and Anine Stang's Dominoes was 3rd for Letland.

I love the Phil Spectoresque production on this one and she has a distinctive voice. This is a great song which I'm going to put 3rd on my list so I have to go to 2 decimal places for my score. I should really have given the first song by Britney Spears 5 out of 10 regardless of how good or bad it was to give me more of a range above and below it.

9.55 out of 10

Posted by: Capybréra 27th July 2017, 06:08 PM

Absolutely adore 'Sadness Is A Blessing' this was a contest that I didn't vote in but that would have surely been an easy 12 from me, thankfully it of course didn't need my support to win.

Posted by: M. 27th July 2017, 06:48 PM

I am so utterly moved right now. I didn't know that song won BJSC. I also had never seen the video (I know all her music tho) and just WOW. I am so attracted to her on a purely human level, forget anything else. That song + video is pure emotional expression. bye

Posted by: Liаm 27th July 2017, 07:11 PM

Sadness Is A Blessing was my first 12, seems mad to think how long ao I joined BJSC - that feels absolute eons ago I prefer You'll Never Love Me now so that'd be my retrospective 12 but SITB is still my 10 and a fab winner regardless <3 I agree with the production being reminiscent of Phil Spector, it has that real classic sound to it.

The Last Time is a wonderful song too, I agree with Phil it's better than Psycho. It's pretty much a masterclass in Scandipop and has all you want in a pop song.


01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
04 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
05 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
06 Mdice // Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
07 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
08 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
09 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
10 Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]

11 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
12 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
13 FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
14 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
15 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
16 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
17 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
18 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
19 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
20 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]

21 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
22 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
23 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
24 Kopecka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
25 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
26 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
27 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
28 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
29 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
30 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]

31 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
32 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]

Posted by: gooddelta 27th July 2017, 08:19 PM

<3 God I want my form of 2009-11 back please. This track is spellbinding, her vocals on it are so heartbreaking.

Hosting the contest to announce yourself as the winner is slightly odd though, as Lykke wasn't the favourite and I didn't expect another win. It felt a bit like a four hour long ego trip

Posted by: Addy K!ng 27th July 2017, 08:49 PM

I don't recall if I actually gave a vote for Lykke Lee but I can say that it's one of those winners that stood out and aged so well

01 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
02 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
03 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
04 Mdice // Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
05 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
06 FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
07 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
08 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
09 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
10 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)

11 Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
12 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
13 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
14 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
15 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
16 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
17 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
18 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
19 Kopecka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
20 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]

21 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
22 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
23 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
24 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
25 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
26 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
27 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
28 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
29 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
30 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]

31 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
32 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Jade 28th July 2017, 12:06 AM

I'm with Rollo in thinking that 'Psycho' was the stronger Sheelah song!

Lykke Li's 'I Follow Rivers' is an all-time favourite so I've always been meaning to check out a lot more of her stuff. 'Sadness Is A Blessing' is gorgeous, definitely the strongest Rontvia winner so far. I agree with the comments regarding its Spectoresque production as it does sound quite grandeur and timeless, but with a fresh and dreamy Lykke Li touch interwoven in places (towards the end I noticed the texture of the production becoming more impressive and having a subtle hint of 'I Follow Rivers' about it).

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
03. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
04. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
05. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
06. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
07. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
08. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
09. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]
10. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]

11. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
12. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
13. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
14. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
15. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
16. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
17. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
18. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
19. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
20. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]

21. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
22. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
23. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
24. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
25. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
26. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
27. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
28. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
29. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
30. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]

31. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
32. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 28th July 2017, 08:39 PM

33. Batidas - Riverside - Agnes Obel


For the first time since BJSC25,there were two semi-finals. Agnes Obel from Denmark finished just 4 points ahead of Vendela's Punk Rock Song (Kopecka). Make Me Break Me by Vanbot was 3rd for Lievant.

It's quite refreshing to see a piano ballad win the contest. Unlike many of you,I never know what's coming next. I like the way the vocals are double tracked in parts of the song,and it works with just a piano,no need to add any strings. Last year,Agnes' third album,'Citizen Of Glass' broke into the UK Top 30.

8.6 out of 10.

Posted by: Jade 28th July 2017, 09:48 PM

I had only heard this Agnes Obel song once before (when there was a winners rate a couple of years ago), so it was interesting to hear it again now following the appearance of 'Familiar' in the contest last year. I think I actually prefer this song to 'Familiar' and I really liked that The piano instrumentation is just beautiful and her vocals alongside are very captivating. A stunning and haunting package on the whole.

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
03. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
04. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
05. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
06. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
07. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
08. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
09. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
10. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]

11. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
12. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
13. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
14. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
15. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
16. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
17. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
18. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
19. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
20. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]

21. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
22. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
23. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
24. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
25. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
26. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
27. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
28. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
29. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
30. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]

31. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
32. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
33. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Liаm 28th July 2017, 10:21 PM

A rare debut win for Batidas may I add Absolutely stunning song, not the sort of thing I'd usually be enamored by but it's so strikingly beautiful in all its simplicity.

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
04 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
05 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
06 Mdice // Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
07 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
08 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
09 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
10 Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]

11 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
12 Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
13 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
14 FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
15 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
16 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
17 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
18 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
19 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
20 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]

21 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
22 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
23 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
24 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
25 Kopecka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
26 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
27 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
28 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
29 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
30 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

31 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
32 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
33 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]

Posted by: dandy* 28th July 2017, 11:47 PM

Batidas!

I miss Hits' presence in BJSC

Posted by: King Rollo 29th July 2017, 07:24 PM

34. Herzebania - Louder - Charice


BJSC96 winner Helena Paparizou entered the contest but was eliminated at the semi-final stage. Charice won the final by 13 points with I'll Be Yours by Those Dancing Days in 2nd place (Utopia) and More To Me by Idool 2011 3rd (Eledan).

The backing track on the chorus is very similar to Katy Perry's Firework. It's a decent enough pop song but not one I would choose to listen to again. Charice is the first Asian solo singer to have a top 10 album in the US. She has recently undergone gender re-assignment and has changed her name to Jake Zyrus.

6.3 out of 10.

Posted by: Jade 29th July 2017, 08:38 PM

I originally discovered Charice through her stint on Glee during Season 2. Her character duetting 'Telephone' with Rachel and being interrupted by Sue Sylvester telling them to shut up was quite the entrance. I am a fan of Charice's (well, Jake's now) voice which is quite powerful when used right, but unfortunately this song doesn't do an awful lot for me. It's pretty generic and doesn't command much emotion from me at all, it's kind of just there. I much preferred 'Pyramid' from Charice!

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
03. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
04. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
05. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
06. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
07. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
08. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
09. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
10. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]

11. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
12. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
13. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
14. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
15. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
16. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
17. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
18. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
19. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
20. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]

21. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
22. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
23. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
24. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
25. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
26. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
27. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
28. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
29. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
30. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]

31. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
32. Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]
33. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
34. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 30th July 2017, 06:09 PM

The next winner is All My Life by Chart Music. I can't find it on Youtube,Spotify,Soundcloud or Dailymotion. If I go to the thread for that final and click on the link,it says "this video is unavailable". Does gooddelta or anyone else know where I could find it?

Posted by: danG 30th July 2017, 06:35 PM

it's this

Posted by: King Rollo 30th July 2017, 06:43 PM

Thanks,Dan.

Posted by: King Rollo 30th July 2017, 07:07 PM

35. FSR Rontvia - All My Life - Chart Music


FSR Rontvia broke Mdice's record to win the contest for a seventh time. Chart Music finished 7 points ahead of We Run The Night by Havana Brown (UnoShake). Misty Miller's Remember was 3rd for Ojnoj.

I like this one a lot,with its sweeping synths and dreamy vocals. My top 10 is filling up with FSR Rontvia songs. This is the best winner so far. I might have to go beyond 10 if I find more songs better than this one.

9.9 out of 10.

(See above for link)

Posted by: danG 30th July 2017, 07:11 PM

BJSC 35 is a special one for me as it was the debut of Danaelanda! We stayed for just 2 contests originally but then came back in BJSC 41 and haven't missed a single edition since. Coming up to our 60th anniversary now, we'll be celebrating that in BJSC 98.

'All My Life' is such a good winner too, definitely the Chart Music version too (Sally Shapiro later re-recorded it under her own name and that version is the only one on Spotify but it just isn't as good). Best I catch up on the last week too. Other good winners include 'Freefallin' and 'Someone Like You', and sadly the Herzebania/Ashton winners are amongst my least favourites (don't kill me Silas).

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [13]
02. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [18]
03. Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [15]
04. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - Fuck You [8]
05. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [25]
06. FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [35]
07. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [29]
08. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [7]
09. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [30]
10. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [19]
11. Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [23]
12. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [3]
13. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [24]
14. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [9]
15. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [11]
16. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [1]
17. Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [16]
18. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [20]
19. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [32]
20. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [31]
21. Kopečka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [27]
22. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [4]
23. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [12]
24. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [33]
25. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [22]
26. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [10]
27. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [26]
28. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [17]
29. Herzebania // Charice - Louder [34]
30. Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [28]
31. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [14]
32. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [5]
33. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta (Live) [6]
34. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [2]
35. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [21]

Posted by: LexC 30th July 2017, 07:16 PM

35 was also my first contest that I returned from my sabbatical for, so that song's got a special place for me, on top of actually being quite good anyway. That said Havana Brown really should have won that edition from what I remember.

Posted by: danG 30th July 2017, 07:17 PM

oh yeah I would have also preferred a Havana Brown win (it got my 12) but Chart Music is mazing also.

Posted by: Iz~ 30th July 2017, 07:26 PM

35 was the first time I really started paying attention to the contest (and I would have entered it had I been allowed to, I was still too new), and I got really into All My Life, an incredible winner. Way better than Havana Brown although that was a nice... 'odd' second-placer. Same with Remember, a nice yet fairly unusual bronze medalist.

Posted by: King Rollo 31st July 2017, 05:48 PM

36. Isconia - Video Games - Lana Del Rey


It's good to see someone chose Faithless for this contest but they didn't make the final. Previous winner Zoe Badwi was amongst the finalists but Lana Del Rey won by 22 points ahead of Wovon Sollen Wir Traumen by Frida Gold (Espen) and Yellow by CocknBullKid (Lorikeet).

Unlike yesterday when I was scouring the internet to find the winning song,this one was easy to find with 166 million views. Of course at the time,Lana was relatively unknown. A harp being used on a song is always welcome and I like the orchestration. She has such a timeless vocal style,one of the best winners so far.

8.8 out of 10.

Posted by: gooddelta 31st July 2017, 06:28 PM

I only ended up sending All My Life because Herzebania had taken Come With Me by Britt Love! I'm quite glad that happened in retrospect, not just because of the far better result but because Come With Me was rather throwaway looking back whereas this track is gorgeous and one I still play a lot now. You can rest easy now though Rollo, that was my final win for a good few years

Video Games and the Frida Gold track was the best top two since Agnes/Sound of Arrows, both utterly spellbinding tracks in their own way and miles ahead as my two favourites of that contest.

Posted by: danG 31st July 2017, 07:29 PM

wasn't keen on Video Games at all in the contest but when it became a hit a few months later I loved it, me being a typical commercial hoe of course but it is a lovely tune, as you say the instrumentation is excellent and her voice is distinct.

Posted by: Bairlas 31st July 2017, 07:39 PM

I'd blocked out this run of winners tbh. *rocks back and forth humming The Last Time*

Posted by: Jonjo 31st July 2017, 08:36 PM

'All My Life' That was the first contest in which I experienced people predicting me to do really well in! Still absolutely ADORE 'Remember'. But yeah, what a song 'All My Life' is I hated 'Video Games' at the time. I still do. Well hate is a bit too "strong" a word, but I didn't like it. Thankfully she has better though.

Posted by: dandy* 31st July 2017, 09:52 PM

Chart Music was great, although I think I sat that contest out if I remember correctly. I take nearly all of the credit of course with it clearly being inspired by Watch the World Go By, in fact history should reflect that it was the first FLJ winner.

Posted by: King Rollo 1st August 2017, 07:30 PM

37. Farahtyn - Inescapable - Jessica Mauboy


Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye and Kimbra was entered six months before it got to no.1 here. It finished 13th. Also in the line-up were Icona Pop,The Weeknd and Diana Vickers. Jessica Mauboy finished 18 points ahead of Jag Kommer by Veronica Maggio (Ashton) with Sabi's Wild Heart in 3rd place for United States Of Jack.

Inescapable was written by Diane Warren. She's written much better songs than this one,it's a formulaic pop song. Jessica was runner-up in the 2006 Australian Idol and has had nine top 10 singles in her own country.

6.5 out of 10.

Posted by: Bairlas 1st August 2017, 08:12 PM

I ADORE Jess M and Inescapable. But I so would have rather won with Jag Kommer than have Jess M win

Posted by: Houdini's Whore 2nd August 2017, 03:15 AM

The synthy production of 'All My Life' is really enjoyable. I feel like the song as a whole would grow on me loads with further listens.

The margin between my top two here is razor thin. 'Video Games' was a stunning commercial breakthrough for Lana her vocals sound so rich and entrancing and the production really stands out as being brilliant too. I like the simplicity of the video on top of this. Come back to us Isconia!

Sadly Jessica Mauboy having the same birthday as me does not guarantee her a high placing in my ranks much like the Charice song recently it just did absolutely nothing for me. 'Formulaic pop song' is pretty much bang on.

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
03. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
04. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
05. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
06. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
07. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
08. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
09. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
10. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]

11. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]
12. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
13. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
14. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
15. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
16. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
17. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
18. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
19. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
20. FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]

21. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
22. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
23. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
24. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
25. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
26. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
27. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
28. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
29. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
30. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]

31. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
32. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
33. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
34. Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]
35. Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
36. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
37. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 2nd August 2017, 08:00 PM

38. Kopecka - Sober - Loreen


Former XFactor contestants Jedward and Diana Vickers both finished last in their semi-finals but Same Difference fared much better with 5th place in the final. Loreen won by 52 points,despite being given a 4% deduction. Red Hot by Lise Karlsnes was 2nd for FSR Rontvia and Call My Name by Tove Stryke finished in 3rd place for Herzebania.

Sober starts quietly and I thought it might be a ballad but the tempo soon picked up and it turned into a pop/dance tune. It's not outstanding but I enjoyed it,one of the better winners so far. This is before Loreen won Eurovision so another good pick by a BJSC country.

8.6 out of 10.

Posted by: King Rollo 3rd August 2017, 05:27 PM

39. Hendinia - Raining Diamonds - Ricki-Lee


Demi Lovato,Melanie C and Gabrielle were amongst the finalists. I've noticed Gabrielle's name a few times and thought why is the 90s singer with the patch being chosen so many times? But it turns out this is a different Gabrielle. Ricki-Lee won by 10 points ahead of Aura Dione's Geronimo (Kluminican Republic) and Nuclear Seasons by Charli XCX (Mdice).

In my experience,any song that starts with lots of whoa,whoas is not going to be to my liking. This was all a bit too noisy for me,sorry RobBob. There is a connection to BJSC37 in that Jessica Mauboy replaced Ricki-Lee in the girl group 'Young Divas'.

7.1 out of 10.

Posted by: SevenSees 3rd August 2017, 06:08 PM

All My Life *.* wonderful synth tune and quite an interesting winner. it's one of those earlier bjsc hits i took notice of (mainly since it was #1 in Iz's chart at the time!)

definitely approve of Video Games, Sadness Is A Blessing and The Last Time too <3

2011 did have a few stinkers (soz Jess Mauboy and Ricki Lee x) but things start getting pretty great in 2012 imo!

also, i had no idea about that Charice sex change not that i knew anything about her aside from like two songs but still that's kinda interesting~

Posted by: Cody Rance 3rd August 2017, 06:23 PM

Just for clarification: the Gabrielle that was sent a billion times during the early BJSC days is the same Gabrielle who made 5 Fine Frøkner right?

Posted by: danG 3rd August 2017, 06:39 PM

Not a fan of the Jess Mauboy or Ricki-Lee winners, both far too pop hoe and dated for my taste. Clearly wasn't missing much in the four contests I left for in-between appearances, I suppose the Loreen winner was decent though it has nothing on Euphoria.

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [13]
02. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [18]
03. Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [15]
04. Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [36]
05. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [8]
06. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [25]
07. FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [35]
08. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [29]
09. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [7]
10. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [30]
11. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [19]
12. Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [23]
13. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [3]
14. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [24]
15. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [9]
16. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [11]
17. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [1]
18. Kopečka // Loreen - Sober [38]
19. Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [16]
20. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [20]
21. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [32]
22. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [31]
23. Kopečka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [27]
24. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [4]
25. Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [12]
26. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [33]
27. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [22]
28. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [10]
29. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [26]
30. Hendinia // Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [39]
31. Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable (Youngboyz Mix) [37]
32. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [17]
33. Herzebania // Charice - Louder [34]
34. Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [28]
35. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [14]
36. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [5]
37. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta (Live) [6]
38. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [2]
39. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [21]

Posted by: Bairlas 3rd August 2017, 07:40 PM

Raining Diamonds is one of my all time favourite BJSC discoveries. I play it super regularly and it's on my current every day playlist that I listen to continually.

QUOTE(Cody Rance @ Aug 3 2017, 07:23 PM)

Posted by: King Rollo 4th August 2017, 06:51 PM

40. Greenfroze - 1000 Ships - Rachel Platten


Little Talks by Of Monsters And Men is now officially Buzzjack's favourite song from 2012. In this final,staged in late 2011,it finished in 20th place. Rachel Platten won by 16 points ahead of Young London's Let Me Go (Ojnoj) and Monsters (Eat Me) by The Charlies was 3rd for Unovia.

1000 Ships is a very happy sounding song which would surely put anyone in a good mood. It would be another four years before her Fight Song got to no.1,so another good pick for the future. Rachel's next two single releases after Fight Song failed to chart so she is still one of the 63 one hit wonders in the history of the UK chart.

8.3 out of 10.

Posted by: 5 Silas Frøkner 4th August 2017, 06:59 PM

1000 Ships is better than Fight Song imo. It's a wonderful entry and winner

Posted by: Iz~ 4th August 2017, 07:10 PM

Still one of my favourite winners ever. You don't get much more smiley and upbeat than 1,000 Ships and it even has rather inspired lyrics in comparison to Fight Song.

Raining Diamonds, Sober and Inescapable I all have a bit of a soft spot for as this was when I joined in and got addicted to basically every song entered, a far cry from today sadly but this was when it was all new to me.

Posted by: Jonjo 4th August 2017, 09:51 PM

'Sober' is probably only 2nd, behind 'Will You Remember Me Tomorrow?', as my favourite BJSC discovery. Thankfully I discovered this version, because the album version on 'Heal' is (quite considerably) my least favourite thing Loreen has released This version is so euphoric and is one of my all time fave songs!

'1000 Ships' is beautiful too! and 'Raining Diamonds' is a f***ing BANGER! I'll never forget the time it was randomly used in 'J'amie: Private School Girl' either *.*

Posted by: casey__ 4th August 2017, 11:24 PM

nice to see Delphic getting some love ! At the time i was completely shocked that it'd won, with male vocalists winning being completely unheard of. Despite them being on BBC sound of, i'm pretty sure no one commented on their threads on here at the time. 2010 was a good year for me ! Also surprised myself that i managed to host twice and complete it!

It's been nice listening to some old songs, i forget how great 'shark in the water' is. It's making me want to rejoin, but i'm not sure how my musical tastes align these days with the current countries.


sidenote: I don't suppose anyone still has Rosanna 'Gameboy' hidden away on their itunes, or can even find it anyhwere online? It's such a GEM of a song, but i literally cannot find it anywhere!!

Posted by: Cucumberella 4th August 2017, 11:25 PM

omg casey come back!!!! b.a.n.g had some utter tunes ('fortunes fool' and 'tonight'!)

Posted by: casey__ 4th August 2017, 11:32 PM

QUOTE(Cucumberella @ Aug 5 2017, 12:25 AM)

Posted by: Cucumberella 4th August 2017, 11:42 PM

QUOTE(casey__ @ Aug 5 2017, 12:32 AM)

Posted by: casey__ 4th August 2017, 11:49 PM

QUOTE(Cucumberella @ Aug 5 2017, 12:42 AM)

it's lew!

Posted by: 5 Silas Frøkner 5th August 2017, 12:07 AM

QUOTE(casey__ @ Aug 5 2017, 12:24 AM)

sidenote: I don't suppose anyone still has Rosanna 'Gameboy' hidden away on their itunes, or can even find it anyhwere online? It's such a GEM of a song, but i literally cannot find it anywhere!!

Posted by: King Rollo 5th August 2017, 04:44 PM

My revised league table:

1. All My Life - Chart Music 9.9
2. Someone Like You (Live) - Adele 9.7
3. The Girl And The Robot - Royksopp 9.6
4. Sadness Is A Blessing - Lykke Li 9.55
5. Halcyon - Delphic 9.5
6. Not A Love Song - Uh Huh Her 9.4
7. Psycho - Sheelah 9
8. The Show - Lenka 8.9
9. Video Games - Lana Del Rey 8.8
10. Love Song - Sarah Bareilles 8.7

Posted by: King Rollo 5th August 2017, 07:02 PM

41. Fljotavik - Youth - Foxes


We have now reached 2012. Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen was entered three months before it got to no.1 but it could only finish in 6th place. Foxes won by just 7 points with Look Back by Tone Damli in 2nd place for Ashton and Prance Faris' Flares in 3rd place for FSR Rontvia.

I think I have probably heard this song before but it's still fairly new to me. I like the production with lots of different instruments being utilised and the unpredictability of where the song is going next. I notice there's quite a big gap between 9.4 and 9 in my top 10 so this slots in nicely with a score of 9.2. Youth reached no.12 in the UK but not until 2013 and I see it is currently being judged in the Record Of The Decade poll so it's still quite popular on here.

9.2 out of 10.

Posted by: dandy* 5th August 2017, 08:02 PM

Yay, glad you liked it! I can't pretend that I love it now as much as I did at the time but I do still think Youth is a decent pop track, plus it was my first winner here so it holds a special place in my heart for that reason. I still prefer the original version to the 2013 single mix though.

At the time it was all about Ashton and I recall being really surprised when Foxes won.

Posted by: Cucumberella 5th August 2017, 08:10 PM

Youth is STUNNING, i'm not surprised you don't like it the same dandy* after her chart success and the compromised single mix but at the time it would've been SUCH an impressive discovery (almost overtaken by the fact you nearly got 'clarity' sent had it not been for umiiruka!)

Posted by: SevenSees 5th August 2017, 08:18 PM

yeah the original version of Youth is a beauty one of the best winners imo

really like the 3rd placed 'Flares' too

Posted by: Chez Wombat 5th August 2017, 08:22 PM

Youth was a beauty I wasn't in the contest at the time, but I wouldn't have actually expected it to win.

The next contest would be my debut/start of my epic run of failures! Despite this, the run up to the 50th had some classic winners.

Posted by: gooddelta 5th August 2017, 08:23 PM

This track will forever remind me of my two years working at Debenhams and nothing else. I must have heard it at least 10 times a day, every day...

It is a fantastic track but I have no desire to ever play it again.

Flares <3 What a huge track that was *.* Tone Damli is pretty much tipped to win every time she's entered, yet the victory still eludes her...one day!

Posted by: 5 Silas Frøkner 5th August 2017, 08:23 PM

That was such a stunning top 3. 41 was such a high quality final even my first three commiserations were 12/10/8 worthy!

Posted by: dandy* 5th August 2017, 08:45 PM

What is really strange is that even I associate Youth with Rich having to hear it about 10 times a day when he worked for Debenhams!


Oh and I'm really surprised at the continued love for the track from those comments, surprised but kinda chuffed

Posted by: danG 5th August 2017, 09:52 PM

'Youth' is a great track and I was pleasantly surprised that it held off Tone Damli (we all thought she was going to win), my favourite that contest was the song that finished in 3rd though, 'Flares' is up with the best BJSC discoveries for me.

edit: this was the version that won, by the way - before it got remixed for the charts.

Posted by: Iz~ 5th August 2017, 10:36 PM

The original version of Youth is just quite magical, it's always the version I listen to whenever I do. Even though I didn't point it at the time, it was very close and it just grew on me throughout the rest of that year. Wonderful contest though, with that and Flares, and a whole host of great pop songs throughout the rest of the final.

Posted by: King Rollo 5th August 2017, 11:07 PM

Yes,that version sounds better but I'll stick with my score of 9.2.

Posted by: King Rollo 6th August 2017, 08:42 PM

42. Botanikka - Colours - Emma Hewitt


Australian Emma Hewitt won a very close contest,finishing just two points ahead of Elen Levon,representing Ashton with Like A Girl In Love. Some Die Young by Laleh was 3rd for Tinnmark.

Colours is a beautiful song which she sings so well. It reminded me of Enya. There's something missing for me,though. I would have liked it to build up to more of a climax.

8.2 out of 10.

Posted by: Addy K!ng 7th August 2017, 02:48 AM

Awe , I still love Colors the same way I did it when I sent it...if not more now considering it is my only winning song

Posted by: King Rollo 7th August 2017, 06:40 PM

43. Numayania - Let It Go - Dragonette


Previous winners Eric Saade,Eva Simons and Katharine McPhee were all back but only Katharine made the final and she finished 2nd from bottom. Instead,there was another close finish with Dragonette winning a tie-break by 26 votes to 24. I thought the runner-up,iamamiwhoami,might be a spam word banned on here but that's what they're called. They represented Eledan with 'Play'. Ghosts by Laura Welsh was 3rd for Syndare.

Let It Go is a perky electro pop song. Dragonette are,of course,in the current BJSC final.

7.8 out of 10.

Posted by: dandy* 7th August 2017, 06:47 PM

Play really should have won that contest, for it to lose out on a tie was gutting!

Posted by: SevenSees 7th August 2017, 06:53 PM

Grew to really like Let It Go over multiple listens <3

Posted by: danG 7th August 2017, 06:53 PM

Colours is brilliant, the atmospheric feel of her voice and the production works very well and it got top marks from me.

Dragonette beating iamamiwhoami by tiebreak was very disappointing as I far preferred the latter. It got top marks from me though so nothing more I could have done. Let It Go is quite alright but very forgettable.

I at least found it amusing how Pavel would forever hold a grudge against Dragonette for beating him that contest though, he'd still say Dragonette are the worst thing ever if he read this thread.

Posted by: Jade 7th August 2017, 07:03 PM

*catches up*

Foxes and Emma Hewitt were amazing back-to-back winners! Would have been a killer three in a row if iamamiwhoami had won 43.

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
03. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
04. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
05. Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
06. Bøtanikkä // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
07. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
08. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
09. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
10. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]

11. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
12. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
13. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]
14. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
15. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
16. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
17. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
18. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
19. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
20. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]

21. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
22. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
23. FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
24. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
25. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
26. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
27. Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1,000 Ships [BJSC 40]
28. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
29. Hendinia // Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
30. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]

31. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
32. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
33. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
34. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
35. Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
36. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
37. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
38. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
39. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
40. Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]

41. Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
42. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
43. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Capybréra 7th August 2017, 07:13 PM

'Let It Go' was such a bad winner, while iamamiwhoami would have been a great one. Really disappointing tiebreak.

The 'kitchen' spam filter on the site is of course named after iamamiwhoami, she had quite a big cult following on the site around the time the filter was introduced (due to lots of spam threads about ~the room where you cook things~)

Posted by: Liаm 7th August 2017, 08:08 PM

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
04 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
05 Kopecka // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
06 Hendinia: Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
07 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
08 Mdice // Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
09 Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
10 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
11 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
12 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
13 Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
14 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
15 Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]


16 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
17 FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
18 Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
19 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
20 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
21 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
22 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
23 Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
24 Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
25 Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]


26 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
27 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
28 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
29 Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1000 Ships [BJSC 40]
30 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]


31 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
32 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
33 Kopecka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
34 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
35 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
36 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
37 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
38 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
39 FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
40 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
41 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)

:/
42 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
43 Botanikka // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]


Ooh catch up time, I got a bit behind

All My Life never really grabbed me a HUGE amount, it's good but not my thing.
Video Games is still one of Lana's best, I never thought at the time she'd become such a fave for internet stans etc, but it's a beautiful winner.
Inescapable is one of my least fave single by Jessica Mauboy, who is one of my favourite singers but she's one of those people who's worst is still better than a lot of people's stuff
Sober is an absolute banger and a perfect winner, one of my faves to date. That song was enough perfect pop perfection so little did we know she'd do even better by about 30000x with the best song of all time Euphoria in the following Eurovision
Raining Diamonds is another fave, Ricki being another of my fave singers. It's simply perfect pop with a huge chorus, doesn't try to be anything more. One of her best singles in a brilliant discography.
1000 Ships is one I hated at the time oops but it really grew on me as I loved Fight Song and the accompanying album, it's so cute and happy.
Youth is another brilliant winner, one of those songs that proper hit me on first listen but it keeps growing to this day even when I listen now.
Colours is the worst winner so far, I never liked it I just found it SO boring and it sticks out like a sore thumb in this run of a few brill winners.
Let It Go is a banger, it's a shame that Play wasn't in a different contest and could have won, I prefer LIG so can't complain so Play would've been a fab winner I agree.

Posted by: 5 Silas Frøkner 7th August 2017, 08:10 PM

Play is an abomination of a song by a god awful pretentious artist. God bless Dragonette. Let It Go is utterly fabulous.


It appear I forgot to mark the 5th anniversary of the invasion of Botanikka after we lost by 2 freaking points. *goes to listen to Elen, checks tracker to make sure Ramrynia haven't tried to steal her again*

Posted by: Addy K!ng 7th August 2017, 08:14 PM

r00d and r00d at both of you!!!

Posted by: Chez Wombat 7th August 2017, 08:22 PM

My first two contests *. Colours is wonderful, I think I gave it around 7 or 8 points, gorgeously atmospheric song.

Let It Go is one of the better songs by Dragonette (I think I even pointed it at the time actually, but my tastes were a bit different back then), but I'm more than happy with it winning. People always seem surprised at this but I honestly REALLY didn't like play despite it seemingly being exactly the sort of thing I should be stanning, it's just annoying noise to these ears, her other songs I've heard have been significantly better. (Random note, but I also entered Bastille to that contest *_ I was just a little cheaper back then)

Posted by: King Rollo 16th August 2017, 09:29 PM

44. Eledan - Hyperventilating - Ronya


BJSC42 winner Emma Hewitt made a swift return,once again representing Botanikka,but she could only finish third from bottom in a final won by Finnish singer Ronya who had a winning margin of 8 points over Leave The Lights On by Meiko (Kopecka). Obedear by Purity Ring was 3rd for Mdice.

I love the piano intro on this one. As for the rest of the song,there's so much going on that I would want to listen to it several times before I could really assess it fully. Some of her vocal parts are a bit annoying and remind me of Cher Lloyd but there's also a bit of a Kate Bush influence in there as well. Any song that sounds original or unpredictable always gets a high mark from me and this one is both.

9.3 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 16th August 2017, 09:41 PM

I do like 'Hyperventilating' but the other two songs in the top 3 were wayyyyyy better, especially 'Obedear' this was around the time I actually started being properly involved in BJSC (my earlier participations were pretty half-arsed) and that was one of the first songs I remember properly falling in love with around the time.

My absolute fave of the contest however was Mr Little Jeans' 'Runaway' which came 8th and was for quite a while my favourite ever BJSC entry, and still somewhere up there with my all-time faves (as is 'Obedear' still).

Posted by: Jade 16th August 2017, 10:20 PM

She has quite an intriguing voice and I love how dramatic the lead-up to the chorus is with the piano, then the chorus itself is quite a showstopper. The song kept surprising me throughout with where it was going, particularly the middle 8!

Purity Ring in that top 3

01. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02. Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
03. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
04. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
05. Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
06. Bøtanikkä // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
07. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
08. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
09. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
10. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]

11. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
12. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
13. Elëdan [π] // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
14. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]
15. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
16. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
17. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
18. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
19. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
20. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]

21. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
22. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
23. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
24. FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
25. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
26. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
27. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
28. Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1,000 Ships [BJSC 40]
29. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
30. Hendinia // Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]

31. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
32. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
33. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
34. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
35. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
36. Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
37. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
38. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
39. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
40. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]

41. Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]
42. Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
43. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
44. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Liаm 16th August 2017, 11:39 PM

Hyperventilating is a wonderful song, my 12 iirc. It definitely should have been as it's one of my favourite winners so far <3 Her vocals are so unique but not to the point of being deliberately quirky and therefore annoying. I agree with Jade about the production, it's so dramatic and alongside her vocals it kind of feels like she's hyperventilating and sort of making a dramatic moment out of it like a musical panic attack, but much better than that sounds on paper Actually I forgot how bloody good this song was!!


01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
04 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
05 Kopecka // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
06 Eledan // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
07 Hendinia: Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
08 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
09 Mdice // Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
10 Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
11 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
12 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
13 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
14 Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
15 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
16 Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]


17 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
18 FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
19 Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
20 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
21 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
22 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
23 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
24 Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
25 Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
26 Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]


27 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
28 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
29 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
30 Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1000 Ships [BJSC 40]
31 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]


32 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
33 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
34 Kopecka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
35 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
36 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
37 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
38 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
39 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
40 FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
41 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
42 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)

:/
43 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
44 Botanikka // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]

Posted by: Floater 17th August 2017, 02:57 AM

Omg, I vaguely recall 'Leave The Lights On' by Meiko and NEVER would've guessed it was a runner-up in BJSC! Such a good song so kudos to whoever sent that, biggest surprise of the thread so far for me. <3

Posted by: danG 17th August 2017, 03:30 AM

Kopecka you'd know as the poster Qassandra!

Posted by: dandy* 17th August 2017, 06:08 PM

Leave the Lights On really should have won that contest, one of my favourite pop style entries and probably my favourite of all of Tyrren's submissions.

Posted by: King Rollo 17th August 2017, 08:15 PM

45. Ingermanlandia - Run Boy Run - Woodkid


It's good to see Gus Gus and Sigur Ros amongst the finalists but it was Woodkid who triumphed by a wide margin of 38 points with Mary N'Diaye's Big Dreamer in 2nd place for Greenfroze and I Love It by Icona Pop in 3rd place for Ramrynia a full year before it got to no.1 in the UK.

I know this music from various TV programmes but it's only now I've found out what it's called and who it's by. The wiki page has 41 examples of adverts/TV programmes etc. where it has been used. I love the big production on this one,especially the orchestra and for me this is clearly the best winner so far so I'm going beyond 10 for my score. Woodkid is the stage name of the Frenchman Yoann Lemoine.

10.2 out of 10.

Posted by: dandy* 17th August 2017, 08:26 PM

Run Boy Run!

Totally agree that it is by far the best winner so far... I loved this year in BJSC, it was really varied and interesting (only my second winner spoils it!)

Posted by: Chez Wombat 17th August 2017, 09:38 PM

Seeing Woodkid win was such a MOMENT if not just cos it got my 12 but cos while I do recall it getting a lot of hype, it was so against the general sound at the time (the next winner confirmed that even more so for me!) that is was quite incredible, plus the fact it beat two huge pop songs that were predicted to run away with it. I'd imagine it would probably do even better now, a classic

Posted by: Capybréra 17th August 2017, 09:49 PM

I remember that Pavel held back 5 consecutive 12s (I think) for Woodkid as the last 5 votes to be revealed so that the song shot out to its huge lead out of nowhere right at the end (which had also been done in an earlier contest, Charice's IIRC). That was quite the moment. *.* This was pretty much the starting point of the 'hipster invasion'. I do miss that era. The next winner was even better tho <3

Posted by: Cucumberella 17th August 2017, 10:51 PM

run boy run is INCREDIBLE, i only gave it a 2 at the time or something ridiculous

Posted by: Jade 17th August 2017, 11:00 PM

Agnes has finally been dethroned in my rank! I am a massive fan of 'Run Boy Run', I adore the rich vocals and the gorgeous orchestral backing. I love how the production ranges from tense to chaotic. What a breathtaking song

01. Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
02. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
03. Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
04. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
05. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
06. Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
07. Bøtanikkä // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
08. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
09. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
10. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]

11. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
12. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
13. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
14. Elëdan [π] // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
15. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]
16. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
17. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
18. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
19. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
20. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]

21. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
22. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
23. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
24. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
25. FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
26. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
27. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
28. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
29. Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1,000 Ships [BJSC 40]
30. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]

31. Hendinia // Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
32. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
33. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
34. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
35. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
36. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
37. Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
38. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
39. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
40. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]

41. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
42. Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]
43. Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
44. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
45. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 18th August 2017, 08:25 PM

46. Aeroche - Moan - Trentemoller featuring Ane Trolle


A very close contest with just two points separating the top 3 songs. Trentemoller finished one point ahead of Isa's Bomb (#00274E) with You're The One by Charli XCX in 3rd place for Umiiruka.

This is not the sort of song I would have expected to win. It's a fairly sparse piece of electronica which sounds a bit like early Royksopp. I like it a lot. It was released in 2007 so I think I'm right in saying this is the first winner that was more than a year old. Trentemoller is from Denmark and does a lot of remix work so if you like electronic music,there's a good chance he would have remixed one of your favourite songs.

9.3 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 18th August 2017, 08:48 PM

'Moan' was a winner that really came out of the leftfield, was a very mixed reaction at the time, I'm sure people hailed it as both the best and worst winner ever Glorious song though, and it gave us the first of many Aeroche hosted contests *.*

'Bomb' would have been an awful winner as well so thank the lord it beat that. I actually only gave it 10 at the time (behind Urban Cone's 'Kings & Queens' which I now barely remember, as much as I know I enjoyed it) but it'd be an easy 12 if I voted in that contest today.

Posted by: dandy* 18th August 2017, 08:54 PM

Second fantastic winner in a row and such a surprise at the time. It was easily the best track in the contest, although I think I probably discounted it a tad in my scoring due to me already knowing it so well. I was really nervous towards the end of the results in case me doing that would cost it the win!

(Oh and the third fantastic winner in a row comes next!)

Posted by: Chez Wombat 18th August 2017, 09:55 PM

Yeah, this was definitely the start of the 'indie/hipster invasion' as it was hailed at the time (even if a lot of the winners declared this weren't THAT indie ), and ofc. the Aeroche domination *.* It was partly this that made me stick around though as it got progressively more diverse. Moan is still stunning, the video is wonderful but the best version of the song is the full seven minute one.

Can't believe my 12 won two months in a row then, that NEVER happens these days or anytime since!

Posted by: danG 18th August 2017, 10:16 PM

I didn't point 'Moan' at the time (wasn't keen) and it winning seemed very odd ('Bomb' was expected to win) but have grown to like it a fair bit since. Good winner.

I still think 'Run Boy Run' is very overrated, for all the praise it gets on here it just doesn't do it for me.

Didn't like 'Hyperventilating', Purity Ring really should have won that contest.

Posted by: RobBob 18th August 2017, 10:24 PM

I, unsurprisingly, hated this period of BJSC time. This entire year just had really bleh winners.

Posted by: 5 Silas Frøkner 19th August 2017, 06:52 PM

Run Boy Run still is such a great song but the hipster invasion in general lead to a lot of grim entries.

Posted by: King Rollo 19th August 2017, 08:23 PM

47. Aeroche - Sulk - Trust


Aeroche retained their title with a much more comfortable win. Trust finished 30 points ahead of Chvrches' Lies (Isconia). If Lies had won,it would have flown to the top of my winners' leaderboard. Glorious by Hampenberg and Jesper Nohrstedt was 3rd for #00274E.

Aeroche had another unlikely winner with this darkwave song. There's a big 80s influence with the synths and I like Robert Alfons' vocals. Trust are from Toronto and have now slightly changed their name to TR/ST.

9.1 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 19th August 2017, 10:11 PM

As I posted in the BJSC 97 results 'Sulk' has finally clicked with me now after 5 years, it was very close to my votes at the time but I was actually initially going off it with further listens, I've revisited it now though and it sounds far better than I remember it sounding. It's still the weakest of this initial trio of Aeroche winners though (and probably still the 2nd worst Aeroche winner ahead of 'Heaven', but I really love all of the other 5 so tough competition ~)

Watch out for my BJSC 98 entry for more of the 'darkwave' sound~~ #selfpromo

I love CHVRCHES but I've actually never cared much for 'Lies', it's among the weakest songs on their debut imo! Unpopular opinion though.

My 12 in this contest went to 'Phone Sex' by Blood Diamonds feat. Grimes - 5 years later Blood Diamonds is heading for the top end of the charts this week under his new name BloodPop® (I'm still a bit shook by the revelation they're the same person)

Posted by: danG 19th August 2017, 10:17 PM

'Sulk' was a brilliant winner, really love the synthy production and quirky vocal.

Never got 'Lies', always found that very overrated. 'The Mother We Share' I also wasn't keen on at the time (it appeared a few contests later) but that grew on me when it got a radio push.

Posted by: Iz~ 19th August 2017, 10:35 PM

I was a bit 'eh' at all of these winners at the time but a couple of months after each of them they grew on me hard and I think I developed into an indiekid from then on. Run Boy Run and Moan have wonderful, wonderful builds and Sulk is just some lovely synthy gloriousness. Better than all of the runners-up and 3rd placers, I'm with Bré on Lies, one of the weakest on their first album.

And then of course there is Hyperventilating, which I almost went for myself but had to settle for it being my only top score to ever win until this month. Lovely song.

Posted by: dandy* 19th August 2017, 11:21 PM

Sulk is one of my all time favourite discoveries.

Posted by: Harve 20th August 2017, 07:55 AM

This was an excellent era.

Trust and Unicorn Kid, who follows, are in my top 5 winners and they were entered back-to-back by the same country!

Posted by: King Rollo 20th August 2017, 07:14 PM

48. Aeroche - Need U - Unicorn Kid


Aeroche became the first country to record a hat-trick of victories,a feat which still hasn't been repeated. There were over 50 countries entering the contest at this time so it was a remarkable achievement. Unicorn Kid won by 16 points with Dancing To The Same Song by Elon Levon in 2nd place for Ramrynia and Love Stuck by Dream Beats and The Face 3rd for Seyetana.

In general,I am unlikely to like any song which abbreviates you to U in its title. However,this was alright. It sounds like it's straight from the mid 90s. Unicorn Kid is Scotsman Oliver Sabin.

8.5 out of 10.

Posted by: King Rollo 21st August 2017, 06:29 PM

49. Fljotavik - Cerahtonia - Fibes,Oh Fibes! featuring Icona Pop


Jake Bugg,Foxes,Whigfield and Chvrches all took part in the contest but Fibes,Oh Fibes! were winners finishing 23 points ahead of St Lucia's September (Skall) with Closer by Tegan & Sara in 3rd place (Ramrynia).

Cerahtonia would be a good name for a BJSC country. This a cheery feelgood song which I like a lot,especially the drums and brass. Adding Icona Pop to it doesn't really spoil the song. They sound like a pop version of Arcade Fire. There are so many good winning songs from 2012. The group are from Sweden and are named after the drum company 'Fibes Drums'.

9 out of 10.

Posted by: dandy* 21st August 2017, 08:52 PM

I remember being gobsmacked at the time when it got good odds and eventually won, I'm pretty certain it was a last minute replacement entry that I entered for a bit of a laugh.

I can't pretend it's a track that I've particularly stuck with after entering it.

Posted by: SevenSees 21st August 2017, 09:00 PM

what a run of winners *.*

Run Boy Run, Moan and Sulk are all glorious, really quite spectacular they managed to win <3

Cerahtonia is really good pop track as well! deserves a bit more love (even if i do prefer September)

Posted by: Capybréra 21st August 2017, 09:07 PM

'Cerahtonia' was another good winner, I actually forgot I gave it as many as 6 points though, more than I gave 'Need U' and also Fljótavík's later third winner 'Cry No More', both only got 1 point, even though I hold both of those in higher regard these days! 'September' was another one of those songs which I probably should have liked but couldn't really get into at the time, it's grown on me a bit now though.

My top picks for 48 and 49 were the gorgeous 'Evil Beauty' by Blackmill and the epic 'Puppets' by Man Without Country

A small part of me wonders if 'Cerahtonia' would have still been a winner had it not been given a 'feat. Icona Pop' tag in the contest (they were not actually credited on the song).

Posted by: Cucumberella 21st August 2017, 09:08 PM

the best part about fibes oh fibes is that dandy doesn't claim it (it's still good tho )

if only umi hadn't entered and dandy could have sent clarity !!!!

Posted by: dandy* 21st August 2017, 09:15 PM

It did allow me to host the 50th contest though so I'm grateful to it for that at least, that was a fun one to host - although particularly time consuming (and now almost completely removed from all history thanks to Photobucket! )

Posted by: King Rollo 22nd August 2017, 05:34 PM

50. Numayania - Indigo - Frida Sundemo


Sugababes,Tove Lo,Imagine Dragons and Lukas Graham were all in the line-up for the 50th final but in the end,it was a battle between Swedish singer Frida Sundemo and gooddelta's beloved Aussie. Frida won a tie-break by 25 votes to 23 with Hunters And The Wolves by Delta Goodrem (FSR Rontvia) settling for 2nd place . I Will Show You by Ailee was 3rd for Daehun.

Indigo is a pleasant pop song with lots of twiddly synth bits but nothing to make it really stand out.

8.2 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 22nd August 2017, 05:41 PM

I wasn't a massive fan of either of the top 2 of BJSC 50 but it would have been a better narrative if Delta Goodrem had finally won, following 3 earlier underperformances (including one for FSR Rontvia in the very first contest), so that was another tiebreak going the wrong way </3 This is still the most recent occasion where the top 2 have been tied, bound to happen again one of these days though.

Posted by: gooddelta 22nd August 2017, 05:46 PM

Snif. Poor brave Delta, but Numayania was the king of tiebreaks.

Indigo was decent enough but the glorious Snow which was the follow-up single I loved so much more - that would have made a sublime winner in place of this.

A tied winner is less likely now of course but I'd love to see another soon, as long as I'm not on the losing end of it again

Posted by: LexC 22nd August 2017, 07:12 PM

I think Cerahtonia is by a distance my least favorite BJSC winner, mostly due to the fact that I struggle to remember how it goes even moments after I finish playing it.

Posted by: Jade 22nd August 2017, 07:38 PM

That trio of Aeroche winners were fab *.* although their best winner for me is 'Fate' from BJSC 90 that narrowly beat yours truly

01. Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
02. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
03. Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
04. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
05. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
06. Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
07. Bøtanikkä // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
08. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
09. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
10. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]

11. Aeroche // Trentemøller - Moan (feat. Ane Trolle) [BJSC 46]
12. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
13. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
14. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
15. Aeroche // TR/ST - Sulk [BJSC 47]
16. Elëdan [π] // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
17. Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
18. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]
19. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
20. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]

21. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
22. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
23. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
24. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
25. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
26. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
27. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
28. Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
29. Fljótavík // Fibes, Oh Fibes! - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]
30. FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]

31. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
32. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
33. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
34. Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1,000 Ships [BJSC 40]
35. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
36. Hendinia // Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
37. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
38. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
39. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
40. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]

41. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
42. Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
43. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
44. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
45. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
46. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
47. Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]
48. Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
49. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
50. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 23rd August 2017, 03:46 PM

My revised league table:

1. Run Boy Run - Woodkid 10.2
2. All My Life - Chart Music 9.9
3. Someone Like You (Live) - Adele 9.7
4. The Girl And The Robot - Royksopp 9.6
5. Sadness Is A Blessing - Lykke Li 9.55
6. Halcyon - Delphic 9.5
7. Not A Love Song - Uh Huh Her 9.4
8. Hyperventilating - Ronya 9.35
9. Moan - Trentemoller 9.3
10. Youth - Foxes 9.2

Posted by: Liаm 23rd August 2017, 04:46 PM

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
04 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
05 Kopecka // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
06 Eledan // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
07 Hendinia: Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
08 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
09 Mdice // Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
10 Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
11 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
12 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
13 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
14 Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
15 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
16 Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]


17 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
18 FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
19 Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
20 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
21 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
22 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
23 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
24 Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
25 Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
26 Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
27 Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]

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28 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
29 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
30 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
31 Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1000 Ships [BJSC 40]
32 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]

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33 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
34 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
35 Kopecka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
36 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
37 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
38 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
39 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
40 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
41 Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
42 Aeroche // Trentemoller - Moan [BJSC 46]
43 FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
44 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
45 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
46 Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
47 Fljótavík // Fibes oh Fibes - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]

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48 Aeroche // Silk - Trust [BJSC 47]
49 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
50 Botanikka // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]

44-50 since i last commented isn't exactly vintage Indigo is the only on I really like out of them, Trust and Cerhtonia I couldn't really remember how they go before listening tothem just then. Run Boy Run is even more overrated than The Girl On The Robot, for me it's a bit try hard epic indie song with all the right ingredients that just don't hit for me like it does virtually everyone else. Indigo is nothing revolutionary and I would have preferred the wonderful Hunters and The Wolves to have won but it's a bop all the same.

(Closer and Bomb deffo should have won their respective contests out of those top 3s)

Posted by: Iz~ 23rd August 2017, 05:31 PM

QUOTE(dandy* @ Aug 21 2017, 10:15 PM)

It did allow me to host the 50th contest though so I'm grateful to it for that at least, that was a fun one to host - although particularly time consuming (and now almost completely removed from all history thanks to Photobucket! )

Posted by: King Rollo 23rd August 2017, 05:41 PM

51. Aeroche - Northern Lights - Kate Boy


We have reached 2013 and with automatic qualification,Numayania went with Petula Clark who released her first single way back in 1949. She was 80 years old at the time the final was held and must surely be the oldest person to take part in the contest. It was another win for Aeroche with Kate Boy finishing 13 points ahead of Autre Ne Veut's Counting (N DNTN) and Two Men In Love by The Irrepressibles (Isconia) who had to be separated by a tie-break.

This is another good winner from Aeroche,I like the vocals and the electronic bits in the last minute of the song. Kate Boy are a Swedish/Australian duo and this was their debut single.

8.3 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 23rd August 2017, 06:02 PM

'Northern Lights' was another quality winner from Aeroche the Aeroche winner has been just a once annual event since that, still not yet happened this year though (not in a main contest anyway). My top pick in this contest was the wondrous 'Down On Life' by Elliphant

Interestingly enough that auto-qualifier for Numayania turned out to be their penultimate appearance ever in a BJSC final - up to that point they'd only DNQed once ever and finished in the top 10 more often than not (including having 4 top 5 hits in a row on two separate occasions), but all went downhill after Petula Clark, they entered 12 more times and 11 of those DNQed. They're long gone now as Tom Kay hasn't even logged in since their final contest in mid 2015.

Posted by: Chez Wombat 23rd August 2017, 06:26 PM

I don't really remember Northern Lights at all, was a bit of an average winner for me. My pick would've definitely been Counting for N DNTN, remains one of my favourite BJSC discoveries

Posted by: King Rollo 24th August 2017, 06:10 PM

52. Batidas - Uncover - Zara Larsson


Twenty One Pilots,Vanessa(Joe Le Taxi)Paradis and Clean Bandit all took part but only the third of these made the final. Zara Larsson won by 6 points with Little Daylight's Overdose 2nd for Fljotavik and Tone Damli's Smash in 3rd place for The Federal Republic of Ashton.

So from the 80 year old Petula Clark in the last contest,we go to the 15 year old Zara Larsson. If she's not the youngest finalist,she must be the youngest winner. Uncover is an anthemic piano and strings ballad. It's not really my thing but she sings it well. It was from her first EP and got to no.1 in Sweden and Norway.

7.8 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 24th August 2017, 06:21 PM

I actually remember stumbling across 'Uncover' and thinking it sounded like the sort of thing that would do well in BJSC before Batidas sent it, I was nearly tempted to send it myself but I was never THAT huge a fan of it. It's a nice enough song though. Never expected Zara to go on to have such great success in the UK charts!

Best song in this contest - although it was only my 8 at the time - was Robert DeLong's 'Global Concepts'

Posted by: danG 24th August 2017, 07:25 PM

'Uncover' was good for what it was, I recall everyone comparing it to Emeli Sandé's 'Read All About It' but the general consensus being that it was a lot better (most things are). Zara would go on to much greater things though of course.

'Northern Lights' was another good Aeroche winner, though these days I wouldn't put it amongst the all-time Aeroche greats. I'd say the Aeroche trio were all better ('Sulk' and 'Need U' particularly, and as those are the first two winners since I last posted in this thread I'll briefly say both of those are great).

'Indigo' was a bit of an underwhelming winner but I actually preferred it to the Delta Goodrem song unlike the vocal minority who were quite annoyed at Delta being denied her god-given right to win BJSC (she'd eventually win BJSC Reloaded so all was okay).

Not overly keen on 'Cerahtonia' but it was the best of that top three for me (although I can only barely recall it now and I don't recall 'September' or 'Closer' at all so for all I know one of those may have aged better if I ever re-listen).

I really should update my rank now too but I'll leave that until later.

Posted by: King Rollo 25th August 2017, 05:52 PM

53. #00274E - Look Up - Carli


There was not yet any Buzzjack love for Lorde as Royals finished 29th out of 30 in the final. This was 6 months before it got to no.1. You much preferred Carli who finished 30 points ahead of Dance Our Tears Away by John De Sohn and Kristin Amparo (Sandeborg). Out Of Yourself by Truls was 3rd for Persephonia.

There's a 90s sound to this at the start with the vocals and the piano. It then goes all dubstep. A definite 'banger'. I like it. Carli's real name is Carl Lof. After searching the internet,I can find no other information about him.

8.7 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 25th August 2017, 06:07 PM

Really don't like 'Look Up' at all, the vocals are so offputting. Carli would redeem himself later with Dobago's entry 'The Legend' which I gave top points to though - and I actually didn't realise this until well after the fact, but Carli is also a member of Savage Skulls who I myself had sent in the past! 'Dance Our Tears Away' in 2nd was much better, one of Sandebörg's few really great entries, and a really fab video as well this was the first contest where I actually managed a big hit as well, yasss.

There aren't many super memorable songs from this contest, my 12 was Tailor's 'Wolf' which I've not revisited in ages, I remember my 10 and 8 pointers much better (the banger 'Platinum Chains' by Michael Woods which came 4th, miiiiiiiles superior to the Michael Woods song that would go on to win a year and a half later, and the gorgeous 'Luminous' by Alice And The Glass Lake (RIP)).

EDIT: although I should have looked further down my votes/actually read that post properly because the actual best song in this contest is OF COURSE 'Royals' though I was silly enough to give it only 1 point at the time.

Posted by: gooddelta 25th August 2017, 06:21 PM

I still love Look Up, like a lost 90s diva house classic. I gave 7 to Royals, which is one of the highest scores it got - it eventually finished 2013 at #3 in my end of year chart So I did love it straight away, hence the high points (and I was pretty disgusted at its low finish here) but it still took a while for me to completely adore it, even when it hit the charts.

Platinum Chains *.* I found that in Dan's personal chart and loved it And Hitstastic edited it down for me to make it more BuzzJack friendly.

Posted by: Capybréra 25th August 2017, 06:24 PM

I will never understand why my initial reaction to 'Royals' was so... not immediate. It was literally a case of me just liking it in the contest (I did give it a point after all!) but not seeing anything special in it, but then the very first time I heard it on the radio a few months later I instantly fell massively in love with it, and it debuted straight away at #1 on my personal chart (back when I had one) and spent a good 3 months there. This was still before it became a UK hit as well!!

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2017, 12:59 AM

Another quality Aeroche winner in the form of Kate Boy! They were on a bit of a roll during this time as all four of their winners so far are in my top 20. I'm a big fan of Krewella's 'Alive' from the top 5 of this contest too <3 justice for the lush 'Adorn' by Miguel that DNQed that edition (well... I say justice for that but really it did get justice in the end 'cause it went on to win Rejects *.* BJSC masses seeing sense in the end).

That Zara song is pretty bland, it is far too similar to 'Read All About It' for my liking which I was never much of a fan of in the first place. Her voice also sounds a bit jarring (it took me quite a bit of time to come around to 'Symphony' for the same reason, otherwise I don't usually have a problem with her vox). Thank goodness she went on to much better and bigger things. Really pleased that she blew up since then, when she now has the likes of 'Never Forget You', 'Lush Life' and 'Girls Like' amongst her repertoire <3 I see this was the contest that housed one of my favourite Persephonia entries 'Pacifica (Kito & Reija Lee Remix)' by Spor!! that is such a beauty, why oh why did you guys not let it smash :'( other highlights that I recognise are 'Global Concepts' (I regret not voting for 'Don't Wait Up', the Robert DeLong entry that was then sent when I was actually part of the contest) and 'A+E', so much love for that Clean Bandit era *.*

Ooh I was actually digging that Carli song high pitched vox and all (#bradearenotthesameperson) but then some TUMBLEDRYER production was injected for the drop so that has docked points off it in my affections as I hate that kind of breakdown (see also David Guetta/Rihanna - 'Right Now' drop *shudders*). Truls and NONONO are massive highlights of that top 5 *.* and obviously 'Royals' is fab, whoops BJSC masses sleeping on Lorde prior to her commercial breakthrough. Finally, hell no at Tich and Miss Li being unleashed in this final, what a ghastly pair :/ (I haven't actually heard the latter song but her voice was unbearable in later entry 'Aqualung').

01. Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
02. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
03. Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
04. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
05. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
06. Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
07. Bøtanikkä // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
08. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
09. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
10. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]

11. Aeroche // Trentemøller - Moan (feat. Ane Trolle) [BJSC 46]
12. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
13. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
14. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
15. Aeroche // Kate Boy - Northern Lights [BJSC 51]
16. Aeroche // TR/ST - Sulk [BJSC 47]
17. Elëdan [π] // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
18. Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
19. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]
20. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]

21. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
22. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
23. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
24. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
25. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
26. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
27. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
28. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
29. #00274E // Carli - Look Up [BJSC 53]
30. Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]

31. Fljótavík // Fibes, Oh Fibes! - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]
32. FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
33. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
34. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
35. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
36. Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1,000 Ships [BJSC 40]
37. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
38. Hendinia // Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
39. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
40. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]

41. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
42. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
43. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
44. Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
45. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
46. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
47. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
48. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
49. Batidas // Zara Larsson - Uncover [BJSC 52]
50 . Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]

51. Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
52. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
53. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Chez Wombat 26th August 2017, 01:46 AM

53 had an absolutely amazing top 5, I think I voted for all of them iirc! I would've rather Dance Our Tears Away (one of my all time favourite discoveries) or Pumpin' Blood had won, but Carli was still great.

Posted by: danG 26th August 2017, 07:58 AM

Still regret giving 'Platinum Chains' to Rich, I said I wasn't going to send it cos I thought it would flop... it came 4th whilst I DNQed.

That's a brilliant top 3 too, two dance bangers (especially love 'Look Up', glad that won) plus 'Out Of Yourself' (which I'd put above John de Sohn).

'Look Up' winning was a major step forward for dance becoming a true BJSC force at the top end, although we had stopped with the pop dominated top 10s a while back.

Posted by: SevenSees 26th August 2017, 01:09 PM

the memories of Trifoski's first 3 contests

Look Up <3333 a majestic banger!

Northern Lights is also amazing, BJSC 51 had a really good Top 10 from what I remember

Posted by: *Tim 26th August 2017, 06:21 PM

53 was my first contest and I remember being *.* at the quality. I still deserved to win tho let's be real. Wallpaper was a bopT

Posted by: King Rollo 26th August 2017, 08:26 PM

54. Skall - Supreme - Postiljonen


Agnetha Faltskog,Imagine Dragons and Shola Ama were all amongst the finalists while my vote would have gone to Paradise Circus by Massive Attack. Postiljonen won by 12 points ahead of Epilogue I & II : Shadow Of The Sun by Taped Rai (Hendinia) and Colors by Rivaz (FSR Rontvia).

This would sound good in the car on a sunny day. It's pleasant enough but a bit too bland to get a high score from me. Postiljonen are from Sweden and specialise in 'dream pop'.

7.9 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 26th August 2017, 08:34 PM

Postiljonen was a FINE winner but I don't remember it nearly as well as the other similar winners of its time (i.e. the Aeroche ones). Would have much preferred to see the gorgeous 'Shadow Of The Sun' winning, but on the other hand this is Skall's only winner so wouldn't want to deny them that!

This contest I discovered a new favourite BJSC discovery ever (Mr Little Jeans didn't hang onto that title for as long as I thought) with the absolutely chilling 'So Close' by Ólafur Arnalds feat. Arnór Dan one I still listen to pretty often to this day, such a good chill song. My whole top 6 of this contest were pretty incredible - FKA twigs' 'How's That' had to settle for 10 points but that's another one I still go back to loads (still my favourite song by her), then my next high points were Kissy Sell Out's 'Gimme Sin', Sir Sly's 'Ghost', Massive Attack and Taped Rai. The latter two would probably jump up to 3rd and 4th if I was voting in this contest today and would have to rank among the strongest top 4s of a contest ever.

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2017, 08:38 PM

Ooh the production of 'Supreme' is absolutely lush! I have already ranked it as high as top 20 but I feel like it would easily climb up further with following listens, has that grower feel to it. Elsewhere, like you I think I would have given my top points to the absolutely sublime 'Paradise Circus' by Massive Attack as well because that's an all-time favourite Back to the top 5 and Bray introduced me to the gorgeous 'So Close' thinking I would be a fan, he was so right *.* I would later go on to recycle featuring artist Arnór Dan in BJSC 95, also as a featured artist, for Hugar's 'Waves'. You can't go wrong with Icelandic music most of the time <3 I also know of the Nikki Williams, Amaranthe (mainly due to Iz playing it on plug x), London Grammar and iamamiwhoami songs and they're all good.

01. Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
02. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
03. Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
04. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
05. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
06. Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
07. Bøtanikkä // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
08. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
09. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
10. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]

11. Aeroche // Trentemøller - Moan (feat. Ane Trolle) [BJSC 46]
12. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
13. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
14. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
15. Aeroche // Kate Boy - Northern Lights [BJSC 51]
16. Skall // Postiljonen - Supreme [BJSC 54]
17. Aeroche // TR/ST - Sulk [BJSC 47]
18. Elëdan [π] // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
19. Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
20. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]

21. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
22. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
23. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
24. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
25. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
26. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
27. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
28. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
29. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
30. #00274E // Carli - Look Up [BJSC 53]

31. Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
32. Fljótavík // Fibes, Oh Fibes! - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]
33. FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
34. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
35. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
36. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
37. Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1,000 Ships [BJSC 40]
38. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
39. Hendinia // Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
40. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]

41. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
42. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
43. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
44. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
45. Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
46. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
47. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
48. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
49. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
50. Batidas // Zara Larsson - Uncover [BJSC 52]

51 . Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]
52. Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
53. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
54. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Liаm 26th August 2017, 09:26 PM

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
04 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
05 Kopecka // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
06 Eledan // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
07 Hendinia: Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
08 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
09 Mdice // Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
10 Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
11 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
12 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
13 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
14 Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
15 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
16 Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]


17 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
18 FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
19 Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
20 Batidas: Zara Larsson - Uncover [BJSC 52]
21 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
22 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
23 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
24 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
25 Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
26 Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
27 Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
28 Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]


29 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
30 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
31 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
32 Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1000 Ships [BJSC 40]
33 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]


34 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
35 Aeroche // Kate Boy - Northern Lights [BJSC 51]
36 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
37 #00274E /// Carli - Look Up [BJSC 53]
38 Kopecka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
39 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
40 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
41 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
42 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
43 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
44 Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
45 Aeroche // Trentemoller - Moan [BJSC 46]
46 FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
47 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
48 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
49 Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
50 Skall // Postiljonen - Supreme [BJSC 54]
51 Fljótavík // Fibes oh Fibes - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]

:/
52 Aeroche // Silk - Trust [BJSC 47]
53 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
54 Botanikka // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]

Norther Lights is about my fave ofthe early Aeroche winners, but not one I go back to a huge amount. I'd have had Down On Life to win that contest, what a song <3 I love Alive, Cameron, Rumour and What You've Done To Me from that top 10 too, plus honorable mentoon to the iconic Georgia by Music For Sleeping Children *_*
Uncover is defintely my favourite since I posted last in here, I think it was my 12 that ontest but I can't remember between that, Mia Martina - Heartbreaker and Tone Damli - Smash. Still one of my Zara faves <3
Look Up is enough of a bop but I don't think I voted for it massively, I *think* it did but it was one or two points. My 12 that contest was ZZ Ward - Put The Gun Down Of the top 5 I'd definitely have Pumpin' Blood to win but icr if I even pointed that at the time oops/
Supreme is quite bland imo, never took it to it at all. It's not terrible but eh. Glowing by Nikki Williams should've stormed that but at least it had YBO revenge, it's one of my favourite BJSC entries ever *.*

Posted by: SevenSees 26th August 2017, 09:33 PM

Supreme is another fantastic winner <3 clearly takes a leaf or two from the Midnight City book but it's still highly effective

Posted by: danG 26th August 2017, 09:43 PM

'Supreme' was another good winner, though actually my least favourite of the top 3 but it was another great top 3.

I gave my 12 to 'Epilogue I & II: Shadow Of The Sun', stunning song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhcMCYEX1O8 only, not the Spotify version that's only 2:26) - I just love the way it builds from piano ballad to dance banger.

Posted by: King Rollo 27th August 2017, 07:00 PM

55. Caerfyrddia - Bring It Back - Marcel Woods featuring Vanbot


A first win for Caerfyrddia as Marcel Woods won by 20 points with Chordashian's Cold Nights in 2nd place for Aeroche and Fall For You by Young Galaxy in 3rd place (Mdice).

This is how I like my dance music. There are lots of big swirly flourishes on this one,it's all very energetic. It goes into my top 10. Marcel Woods is a Dutch DJ. He retired in 2014 to spend more time with his family after his young children complained about him always going on trips around the world.

9.45 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 27th August 2017, 07:21 PM

'Bring It Back' was another pretty good winner, I remember being a bit sad that 'So Close' was only Ghosty's biggest hit for all of one month but was still good for him to sneak in a win shortly before he disappeared from the site.

In contrast to the last contest, there are very few enduring favourites from this one for me, I gave my 12 to a song I knew before the contest (Boards Of Canada's 'Reach For The Dead') and I've not listened to it for quite a while. Chordashian is probably the one that's stuck with me the most (my 8 pointer at the time). Even my own entry is one I don't care for particularly much any more.

Posted by: Iz~ 27th August 2017, 07:43 PM

Still think my best time in BJSC results was that time in 54 when Amaranthine, my favourite ever entry and not a usual BJSC hit besides, was winning halfway. Shame it had to go down to a comparatively weak winner (and 4 other songs too), I love Skall's 2nd placers but their winner is actually a bit underwhelming.

53 was a really strong contest and a great winner, Look Up is so infectious. And Bring It Back has a great narrative behind it, especially with So Close being so close the month before, Caerfyrddia have one of the best complete narratives of a country in their final few entries.

Posted by: King Rollo 28th August 2017, 06:19 PM

56. Trifoski - So High - Ghost Loft


A close final with just 4 points separating the top 3 and the next 5 countries not far behind either. Ghost Loft finished 2 points ahead of Korallreven representing N DNTN with Sa Sa Samoa while Run On Love by Lucas Nord featuring Tove Lo was 3rd for Hendinia.

So High is not the sort of song I would expect to win the contest. It's very laid back and chilled out. A year later.it was used as the backing track for Wiz Khalifa's song of the same name.

7.6 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 28th August 2017, 06:45 PM

'So High' is definitely one of the most shocking winners ever - Seven himself actually said from the start that it would win IIRC, in stark contrast to him usually predicting himself to DNQ but unsure how serious he was with that prediction. Lovely song though. Another one that got low points from me (most of the winners of this era did).

There are three incredible entries that have stuck with me from this contest, my favourite now is Team Rockit's 'Aura' which I somehow only gave 8 at the time, such a hypnotising track however still a ton of love for my top 2 at the time, my 12 went to Thomas Azier's 'Ghostcity' which as I posted in the BJSC 98 thread yesterday when we thought Kylienips had gone astray os my favourite Kylienips entry, and my 10 went to 'Sa Sa Samoa', it was incredible to see that coming so close to winning as well. (It would have lost the tiebreak if I had given it my 12 instead so I don't have to feel too guilty about that).

Also, here's another convenient excuse to bring up the most iconic and impactful DNQ of all time, my entry to this contest...

Posted by: Capybréra 28th August 2017, 06:47 PM

By the way, a heads-up for your next post, the BJSC 57 winner would be hard for you to find online as it got removed by the artist but it has been re-uploaded https://soundcloud.com/randomfurlong/take-me-home.

Posted by: King Rollo 28th August 2017, 06:54 PM

Quite extraordinary. I'm sure I would have given it a few points if I had been here.

And thanks for the link for tomorrow.

Posted by: SevenSees 28th August 2017, 07:38 PM

So High's win was pretty much the greatest moment in history (you'd have had to be there to fully appreciate it), in part thanks to some expertly crafted presenting from Ghosty <3 a stunning track, it'd be cool if we could get another winner like that someday

QUOTE(Capybréra @ Aug 28 2017, 07:45 PM)

Seven himself actually said from the start that it would win IIRC, in stark contrast to him usually predicting himself to DNQ but unsure how serious he was with that prediction

Posted by: Capybréra 28th August 2017, 07:41 PM

Also forgot to mention that Ghost Loft's win was so momentous that it attracted the attention of former holder of most viewed YouTube video ever, Wiz Khalifa *_*

QUOTE(King Rollo @ Aug 28 2017, 07:54 PM)

Posted by: SevenSees 28th August 2017, 07:45 PM

QUOTE(Capybréra @ Aug 28 2017, 08:41 PM)

Posted by: Chez Wombat 28th August 2017, 07:49 PM

I don't think there's been a more out of the blue and unexpected winner since So High (unless I'm forgetting something obvious). It was a great song though and some mainly wonderful results. This was also my first top 10 hit *.* (relatively uninspired looking back as it was quite established in the indiesphere but hey)

Posted by: Capybréra 28th August 2017, 07:54 PM

I'd say Crystal Waters and Trentemøller at least come close in terms of totally out of the blue winners.

Posted by: danG 28th August 2017, 09:02 PM

'So High' was a really underwhelming winner for me, I was naturally a bit shocked that it beat 'Sa Sa Samoa' which really should have won imo. It's quite nice but it really needed an extra kick to it.

'Bring It Back' was a good entry but again I much preferred the song in 2nd place - 'Cold Nights' remains a top Aeroche choon.

Posted by: King Rollo 29th August 2017, 08:32 PM

57. Syndare - Take Me Home - Belanger


Animals by Martin Garrix was entered three months before it got to no.1 but it could only finish in 14th place. Syndare were the fifth first time winners in a row with Belanger finishing 11 points ahead of Dark Star by Jaymes Young (Persephonia). Little Nikki Says by Little Nikki was 3rd for the Federal Republic of Ashton.

This is another unlikely winner with lots of quirky electronic sounds. I think it's the first winning song which is over five minutes long. I like it a lot but the slightly annoying speeded up vocals prevent it from going into my top 10. Those vocals are sampled from the Stevie Nicks song 'Stand Back' which was a top 5 hit in the US in 1983.

9 out of 10.


https://soundcloud.com/randomfurlong/take-me-home

Posted by: Capybréra 29th August 2017, 11:24 PM

One of my absolute favourite winners, an absolute bangerrr. I shot myself in the foot by giving it my full 12 points when I was less than 12 points behind it myself, but was more than happy to lose out to this song! My top marks don't win particularly often, wouldn't happen again until 2016 (when it happened twice).

This was such a high quality contest across the board, shoutout to the rest of my top 3, tyDi & Kerli's 'Something About You' (the best Bellamia entry) and Autoheart's gorgeous 'Agoraphobia'. As well as 'Animals' there was also another future hit in there, Faul & Wad Ad/PNAU's 'Changes' ()

And then there was Shadeux's 'Roo', a song written, produced and performed entirely by members of BuzzJack for Teams and then sent to this contest where we bloc voted it into the final and then snubbed it once it got there... with the exception of Chez Wombat who missed the memo and gave it 10 points, the only thing stopping it being the first ever nul pointer. Good times.

Posted by: Jade 30th August 2017, 01:10 AM

I'm not always the biggest fan of Spinnin' Records uploads but 'Bring It Back' is an exception. The production in particular is fab and energetic as you say. <3 I think the only other song I immediately recognise in that final is Stromae's 'Papaoutai'! That is such an earworm much like 'Alors on Danse' is *.* I also notice current fake queen of the chart Kamaliya was in this final! Finally, how the hell did 'Overdose' DNQ for Yehesi?! I knew it had been entered but didn't realise it had DNQed what an absolute banger.

That Trifoski song doesn't sound like a winner at all but it's cool that a song of that ilk has won this thing! I like the chilled vibes of 'So High'. Possibly one that needs a few listens to properly appreciate. Elsewhere in the final, Team Rockit's 'Aura' has been played quite a lot on plug.dj so I'm v familiar with it and it's absolutely brilliant also know 'Am I Wrong' of course as that would go on to be a #1 here! I was a big fan of that too, it went to #1 in my personal chart back when that was a thing. As for the DNQs, Tinnmark sent Emilie Nicolas' 'Pstereo' and I had that as a potential for a lil while until I realised it had already been sent! Absolutely beautiful song with a lovely video as well. I actually heard it in the pub once with Bray *.* what an obscure pick from them. Also Orphic Oxtra is indeed iconic. Lastly, shocked to see 'Boom Boom (Heartbeat)' last in the semi! Albeit with a deduction. I didn't immediately get that song when it first charted but it would worm its way into my affections eventually~

Oh 'Take Me Home' was played on plug.dj quite recently so it's still fairly fresh in my mind! That's a banger and a half and shoots straight into my top 10 *.* Wonderful production and use of sampling. I love me some 'Dark Star' as well so that contest had an excellent top 2. I vaguely remember Little Nikki Says out of that top 3 too from when that was being pushed and that's pretty good too iirc. I was obsessed with FAUL and Wad Ad vs. Pnau - 'Changes' when it smashed here (Espen are on a roll here!) and same goes for Martin Garrix - 'Animals' to a slightly lesser extent. I am also familiar with the tyDi song and Autoheart's 'Agrophobia' after Bray introducing it to me, thinking it would be more of my cup of tea than the latest Autoheart entry! Lol at 'Roo' *_*

01. Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
02. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
03. Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
04. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25]
05. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
06. Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
07. Syndare // Belanger - Take Me Home [BJSC 57]
08. Bøtanikkä // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
09. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
10. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]

11. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
12. Aeroche // Trentemøller - Moan (feat. Ane Trolle) [BJSC 46]
13. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
14. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
15. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
16. Aeroche // Kate Boy - Northern Lights [BJSC 51]
17. Skall // Postiljonen - Supreme [BJSC 54]
18. Aeroche // TR/ST - Sulk [BJSC 47]
19. Elëdan [π] // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
20. Caerfyrddia // Marcel Woods - Bring It Back (feat. Vanbot) [BJSC 55]

21. Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
22. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]
23. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
24. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
25. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
26. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
27. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
28. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
29. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
30. Trifoski // Ghost Loft - So High [BJSC 56]

31. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
32. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
33. #00274E // Carli - Look Up [BJSC 53]
34. Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
35. Fljótavík // Fibes, Oh Fibes! - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]
36. FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
37. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
38. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
39. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
40. Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1,000 Ships [BJSC 40]

41. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
42. Hendinia // Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
43. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
44. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
45. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
46. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
47. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
48. Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
49. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
50. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]

51. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
52. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
53. Batidas // Zara Larsson - Uncover [BJSC 52]
54. Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]
55. Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
56. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
57. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: 152chris 30th August 2017, 09:11 AM

this thread is givin me SUCH nostalgia i almost can't cope. i have so much to thank this contest for !

Posted by: King Rollo 30th August 2017, 06:25 PM

58. Fljotavik - Cry No More - Vaults


Fljotavik's third and most recent win. Vaults finished just one point ahead of Alida representing Ramrynia with Some Of Us. Julia by SZA was 3rd for D'yermak'er.

I like the chiming bells running through most of this song. You've also got piano,strings,synths and a great lead vocal so this is one of the more interesting winners so far. Vaults were chosen to record 'One Day I'll Fly Away' for last year's John Lewis Christmas ad but just three months ago.announced they were splitting up.

9.1 out of 10.

Posted by: dandy* 30th August 2017, 08:04 PM

Ahhhhhh Cry No More, god I adored that at the time. Again I was really surprised when it won, I was initially attracted to it because it reminded me of Björk in the choice of instrumentation and the unusual use of the bells throughout. It's a shame Vaults never quite matched it again, although I am also quite fond of One Last Night.

Especially pleased to see you've enjoyed all of the FLJ winners.

Posted by: Capybréra 30th August 2017, 08:07 PM

Back to another winner that got low points from me (just the one this time, and I actually gave higher points to the Alida track! Though in retrospect I now prefer 'Cry No More').

My top points this time went to what I still think is Espen's best entry (and they have quite a few really really good entries), As Animals' 'I See Ghost (Ghost Gunfighters)' although it's pretty much only me that loves that so much. x Another big highlight is BYRTA's 'Andvekur' which I nearly sent myself a couple of months earlier (and ended up sending Orphic Oxtra instead ) - I could have claimed a Faroese language top 10 hit for myself!! That is no longer even the most successful Faroese BJSC entry though as Land of DW recently went 5 places higher with 'Í Tokuni' by Eivør.

Posted by: danG 30th August 2017, 08:37 PM

apparently Alida was 'supposed' to have won but missed out because Lee was beaten to the entry so gave it zero points despite loving the song. ;o

Posted by: Cucumberella 30th August 2017, 08:39 PM

didn't lee give it 6 but vaults 7? i remember dandy saying something like 'oh lee will never like it more' but he did!

(oh it was liam who voted then and it was 5 and 6 respectively!)

Posted by: dandy* 30th August 2017, 08:39 PM

QUOTE(danG @ Aug 30 2017, 09:37 PM)

Posted by: Capybréra 30th August 2017, 08:46 PM

Lee gave it a few points, he just refused to give it 12 despite it being his favourite song

(he did give it 5 and 7 to Vaults!)

Posted by: Iz~ 30th August 2017, 09:11 PM

I think I regretted not giving Alida slightly more because that really was a great pop song, I found Cry No More a little inessential (and I think it was one of those many winners that I commisserated rather than pointed).

Posted by: WallIsSoGood 30th August 2017, 09:18 PM

I had Alida on seven points and Vaults on five but changed it within seconds of voting because I couldn't deal with a song I loved so much smashing. I regret it now but I liked 'Cry No More', although Ryan winning is long overdue so I regret it because 'Some Of Us' is still one of my favourite songs!

Posted by: dandy* 30th August 2017, 09:25 PM

Well how controversial. I must have completely blocked that out as I don't recall it at all, especially lucky if you bumped VAULTS up 2 spots and not just one.

Posted by: WallIsSoGood 30th August 2017, 10:50 PM

Still not over the 0.1 x

Posted by: King Rollo 31st August 2017, 06:07 PM

59. Trifoski - The Kite String Tangle - Given The Chance


Good to see OMD and Claudia Brucken both entered but neither made it through to the final. Country music legend Dolly Parton qualified along with Hozier whose 'Take Me To Church' finished 11th,about a year before it finally made the top 40. My Love by Route 94 and Jess Glynne finished 20th,four months before it was a no.1 single. The Kite String Tangle finished 18 points ahead of Goldroom's Embrace (D'yermak'er) while Catfish by Man Without Country was 3rd for Aeroche.

'Given The Chance' plods along for a while but builds up to a climax in the last minute. Not bad. The Kite String Tangle is actually Aussie Danny Harley,he released his debut album six weeks ago.

8.3 out of 10.

Posted by: dandy* 31st August 2017, 06:17 PM

That's the 4th entry so far that I almost entered the contest before yet didn't and then was proved to have huge error of judgement! (the other three were Unicorn Kid (which I assumed would be a veto at the time so never tried), Kate Boy (which given the break was months before - as did Pavel as he tried to confirm it the previous contest before we both switched) and Belanger.

(cue Iz~ should post a Beverley Knight video here!)

Posted by: Iz~ 31st August 2017, 06:32 PM

I've made enough of PVRIS over the years to hold people to that.

But you can bet that if I'd not been on mobile you'd have been right

Posted by: Klaus 31st August 2017, 06:34 PM

I was so lucky to have my debut in the contest where 'Take Me Home' won and be able to witness a fab run of winners there! 'Cry No More' is absolutely stunning!! I admit that I forgot about The Kite String Tangle but I've just downloaded it there because it's also beautiful

Posted by: dandy* 31st August 2017, 06:37 PM

It really is... my favourite Trifoski winner to date

Posted by: Capybréra 31st August 2017, 07:08 PM

'Given The Chance' is my favourite of the Trifoski winners as well, got 7 points from me! (and I was one of the seemingly very few people who didn't care at all for the Goldroom song, I much preferred their earlier entry 'Sweetness Alive' which didn't do nearly as well).

My top points went to Henry Krinkle's 'Stay' which I was really rooting for to become a UK hit but it ultimately peaked at the frustrating #41 IIRC. Then there was another future big hit, again from Espen, in the form of DVBBS and Borgeous' 'Tsunami' (sans the pointless Tinie Tempah parts on the version that got to #1 here). Klingande's 'Jubel' was also in this contest prior to being a UK hit. And have to shout out Ethanola's debut entry, the brilliant 'Gotham' by Ten Walls *.* a 9 minute song qualifying was pretty wild at the time (has become slightly more commonplace in recent years). That one didn't become a UK hit but it was pretty much the same song as 'Walking With Elephants' which did become a very unexpected but great top 10 hit.

Posted by: dandy* 31st August 2017, 07:11 PM

Oh is this the contest where I entered Experience? (I remember it being in the same one as Jubel as both Ryan and I did well as AQs) - if so, Experience is one of my own favourite entries and the one I'd probably choose to have won if I could swap one.

Ten Walls was excellent too - this must have been a pretty strong contest.


(also while I'm here, this thread is fantastic and I don't think I've said that yet - such a good idea from King Rollo )

Posted by: King Rollo 31st August 2017, 08:41 PM

Thanks Dandy. I'm glad you're enjoying it.

Posted by: King Rollo 1st September 2017, 08:40 PM

60. Eledan - Meet Me In A House Of Love - Cut Copy


I'm pleased to see Aphex Twin's Windowlicker finished as high as 4th place. At the top of the scoreboard,it was a comfortable victory for Cut Copy who finished 26 points ahead of Hate Or Glory by Gesaffelstein (N DNTN). Because Of U by RL Grime was 3rd for FSR Rontvia.

Meet Me In A House Of Love is another good synthpop winner but not original enough to get a high score from me. Cut Copy add to the number of Australian winners. They release their fifth album in three weeks.

8.1 out of 10.

Posted by: King Rollo 2nd September 2017, 03:27 PM

My revised league table:

1. Run Boy Run - Woodkid 10.2
2. All My Life - Chart Music 9.9
3. Someone Like You (Live) - Adele 9.7
4. The Girl And The Robot - Royksopp 9.6
5. Sadness Is A Blessing - Lykke Li 9.55
6. Halcyon - Delphic 9.5
7. Bring It Back - Marcel Woods 9.45
8. Not A Love Song - Uh Huh Her 9.4
9. Hyperventilating - Ronya 9.35
10. Moan - Trentemoller 9.3

Just one change as Bring It Back enters the top 10 and Youth by Foxes drops out.
Take Me Home and Cry No More both scored 9 or more but not enough to make the top 10.

Posted by: King Rollo 2nd September 2017, 09:46 PM

61. Daehun - Derniere Danse - Indila


A first win for Daehun and a rare foreign language winner as Indila finished 18 points ahead of Kids of the Apocalypse representing Persephonia with Empire. Love Me Lots by Ain't No Love was 3rd for Aeroche.

I like the orchestration and her vocals. It then gets melodramatic with the tubular bells and the choir. Very good song. It reached no.2 in France,Indila's home country,and spent 13 weeks at no.1 on the Greek chart.

9 out of 10.

Posted by: Iz~ 3rd September 2017, 10:24 AM

One of the best top 3s in BJSC history, with Empire being an anthem and Love Me Lots being one of my favourite discoveries ever - and certainly a winner I was very happy to see get a win for Daehun, even if it wasn't that K-Pop winner he's forever after, it's by some distance the best of the ones he has managed, such beautiful foreboding and sweeping epic pop.

Posted by: King Rollo 3rd September 2017, 06:30 PM

62. FARC - Artifice - Sohn


I know Solo Dancing by Indiana which finished 4th,that would have made a good winner. Instead,it was a first win for FARC as Sohn finished just two points ahead of Christopher Tin and the Soweto Gospel Choir with their song Baba Yetu (Skall). Jaded by Toyboy & Robin was 3rd for Aeroche.

This a good bit of electropop with its layers of sound and an interesting video. Sohn is English musician Christopher Taylor.

8.9 out of 10.

Posted by: Chez Wombat 3rd September 2017, 08:16 PM

Artifice and Baba Yetu is probably one of my all time favourite top 2s, both such stunning songs I was hoping the latter would win though, was so amazing seeing a classical song (the Lord's Prayer in Swahili no less!) that high up.

2014 was a fantastic year for BJSC discoveries for me so I was really into the contest at this point (and I did have what would be my biggest hit up until 80 despite being invaded by dinosaurs which was a plus!)

Posted by: danG 3rd September 2017, 08:35 PM

62: Sohn was a nice enough winner but I really wanted Toyboy & Robin to do it, that is one of Aeroche's all time greats. 'Baba Yet' I still think it's overrated.

61: Indila was my least favourite of that top 3, not bad but not really what I'm into. 'Empire' and 'Love Me Lots' were brilliant.

60: Again here I'd take the rest of the top 3 over what won here but I think I gave all of them points, and this is before the 18 point system.

59: Another good top 3, again I prefer the songs in 2nd and 3rd (becoming a bit of a theme) but 'Given The Chance' nearly made my points.

58: Not a classic top 3 in my opinion but this time the right song in 'Cry No More' won imo, and quite lucky it did too.

57: I think I gave 'Dark Star' higher points at the time but 'Take Me Home' was definitely the right song to win there, brilliant entry and probably one of the all-time stand out winners of BJSC.

Posted by: SevenSees 3rd September 2017, 08:53 PM

A long run of great winners since i last commented ;o everything since So High have pretty much been the 'rightful' winners tbh

'Given The Chance' and 'Meet Me In A House Of Love' are utterly sublime synthpop <3 BJSC 59 was such a good quality contest, possibly one of the best i've been in

Still love the vibes on Artifice

Posted by: Capybréra 3rd September 2017, 09:10 PM

The last 3 contests posted here all had GOOD winners but I'd have swapped the top 2 around in all 3 of them - of course partially because it would give me a win again in BJSC 61 but I do think 'EMPIRE' is one of my best entries, perhaps the only time I've gone into a contest knowing that I had a big hit, such an undeniable chorus. Indila is the best of Yu's winners by far though so was happy enough to lose out to her - although Pavel was mean enough while hosting to do a 'twist' where he posted that I'd won then was like 'oops actually that last 12 went to Daehun'. Didn't have to wait toooo much longer to finally get a winner though, awaiting its appearance in this thread not sure what your thoughts on it will be ~ 'Love Me Lots' would also have made a better winner than Indila, I think that's my favourite Aeroche entry, utterly euphoric *. only my 10 at the time behind Pavel's AQ 'Fukayomi' which I don't listen to as much any more.

As for the other two runners-up, 'Hate Or Glory' is another one of my favourite ever BJSC discoveries (though only got 8 at the time behind 'Windowlicker' - fair enough, an all-time favourite, one of the last old classic hit singles to ever be allowed into the contest - and Pyramid's 'Wolf' which I don't listen to that much any more although I did revisit it the other day incidentally, still a good tune and good that it gave Varakë a first and still to date only top 10), while 'Baba Yetu' was also an absolute stunner that would have been a really special winner, again only my 8 points though (beaten by Låpsley's 'Station' and Skogsrå's 'Now You See Me' which were both incredibly underrated, the latter has stuck with me more and would be my 12 these days while I would now give 'Baba Yetu' 10, which would make another tied winner... though SOHN would easily win the tiebreak still. SOHN was my 6 pointer so no complaints at all at it winning, especially as it made a good comeback for Jake, though I don't know why everyone was here for both that and SOHN's Unknown Pleasures winner while my own SOHN entry which was just as good only came 19th!!1)

Posted by: King Rollo 4th September 2017, 09:31 PM

63. Eledan - Sissy That Walk - RuPaul


A second win from the last four contests for Eledan as RuPaul finished just two points ahead of Wonky by Orbital and Lady Leshurr (Aeroche). This was Aeroche's sixth top 4 placing in a row,but no wins. Peking Duk's High was 3rd for Hendinia.

It's been a while since a pure pop song won the contest. It's catchy enough but not really my thing.

6.7 out of 10.

Posted by: Capybréra 5th September 2017, 01:15 AM

Once again I really wish the top two had been the other way round in this contest as 'Wonky' is another of my favourite Aeroche entries, yet another contest where I gave 2nd place 8 points (while my 12 went to 'High' in third place ) 'Sissy That Walk' is very much not my thing as well but it is decent for what it is ~ Lushington's 'Settle Down' is another enduring favourite from this contest, my 10 pointer. This contest also featured the original instrumental of 'Gecko' by Oliver Heldens which was later a UK #1 with vocals by Becky Hill.

Posted by: Liаm 5th September 2017, 02:54 AM

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
04 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
05 Daehun // Indila - Derniere Danse [BJSC 61]
06 Kopecka // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
07 Eledan // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
08 Hendinia: Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
09 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
10 Mdice // Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
11 Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
12 Eledan // RuPaul - Sissy That Walk [BJSC 63]
13 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
14 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
15 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
16 Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
17 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
18 Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]


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19 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
20 FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
21 Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
22 Batidas: Zara Larsson - Uncover [BJSC 52]
23 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
24 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
25 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
26 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
27 Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
28 Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
29 Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
30 Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]

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31 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
32 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
33 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
34 Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1000 Ships [BJSC 40]
35 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
36 Caerfyrddia // Marcel Woods ft. Vanbot - Bring It Back [BJSC 55]
37 Fljotavik // Vaults - Cry No More [BJSC 58]

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38 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
39 Aeroche // Kate Boy - Northern Lights [BJSC 51]
40 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
41 #00274E /// Carli - Look Up [BJSC 53]
42 Kopecka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
43 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
44 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
45 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
46 Trifoski // Ghost Loft - So High [BJSC 56]
47 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
48 Eledan // Cut Copy - Meet Me In A House Of Love [BJSC 60]
49 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
50 Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
51 Aeroche // Trentemoller - Moan [BJSC 46]
52 FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
53Syndare // Belanger - Take Me Home [BJSC 57]
54 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
55 FARC // SOHN - Artifice [BJSC 62]
56 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
57 Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
58 Skall // Postiljonen - Supreme [BJSC 54]
59 Fljótavík // Fibes oh Fibes - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]

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60 Trifoski - The Kite String Tangle - Given The Chance [BJSC 59]
61 Aeroche // Silk - Trust [BJSC 47]
62 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
63 Botanikka // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]


Bring It Back was a decent winner, like Jade said earlier in this thread it's much more interesting and appealing than Spinnin' Records tends to be! My 12 that contest was Killer by Sharon Doorson, which was an absolute monster of a perfect pop song and I was glad that it got top 10 in an era where pop was being ushered out a bit. My own entry that month happens to be one of my gutting DNQs, the beautiful Bones by Ginny Blackmroe which was recently covered by Rebecca Ferguson for her latest album. I thought it would catch on so it was gutting to see such a wonderful song flop

So High is very good for what it is, I think I pointed it like 4 or 5 points. Idk what it is it just appealed to me a lot more than a lot of similar songs would. I'd have rather BIPP, Run On Love or Hello won out of the top 10, my 12 that contest was American Girl by Bonnie McKee but Run On Love is definitely my fave from that contest now, an absolute banger.

Take Me Home is one I never got, in fact I wasn't big on either of that top 2. So I'm unsure how Belanger won TBO as well, but hey ho. Tbh this is where my commentary gets a little samey, at this point I got pretty disinterested in BJSC, still competed and listened but the songs in these contests by and large aren't ones I remember so fondly as ones in other eras. Little Nikki Says easily should have won this contest, an absolute pop stomper with so much attitude. We Do What We Like is always a banger I forget about though .*.*

Cry No More was a lovely winner, about middle of the pack here but the standard has been so high as middle of the pack certainly isn't average. Both that and Alida would have made fab winners, it's a shame that Ryan still doesn't have that winner after coming so close with Some Of Us! My 12 that month was TLC's Creep, not a discovery but a solid fave of course. I'd have had SZA's Julia to win out of the top 3, stunning song, but I can't begrudge Cry No More as I voted for that too.

Given The Chance is antoher one I never got, but in general that was a pretty hideous top 10. Jubel and Stay are possibly the two worst BJSC tracks in the period covered by this catch up mini essay I am posting, in fact the only one of that top 10 I I only liked Tsunami and Melodies and only pointed the former. For the 2nd time in a row,my 12 was an pld fave - Jolene by Dolly Parton

Meet Me In A House Of Love I actually didn't hear until just now, as I wasn't in that contest I was getting a bit bored of BJSC and flopping a lot so just didn't bother. It sounds good enough but not that distinguishable from a lot of synth pop entries at the time. From what I know, I'd have picked Bad 4 U by Tanika for the win. A HUGE pop song and the dubstep chorus works so well.

Derniere danse is a favourite winner of mine, I only gave it 10 at the time looking at the thread but Pav's hosting fell victim to Photobucket so I an't see what I 12d in its place... Looking at the final I can't see any obvious answers other than maybe Take Me Home by Cash Cash, certainly inferior to DD which ended 2014 as one of my top 10 songs of that year. It's so stunning, gorgeously produced with haunting vocals and I agree with it sounding dramatic, it all comes together to produce such an atmosphere as a song. Just lush <3

Artifice is fine for what it is, I like the production and vocals but this sort of song rarely proper hits me. My 12 that month came 24 places lower, Os To by Line for Ashton I'd say Solo Dancing or Atemlos Durch Die Nacht my fave from that contest now (whilst Os To is fab), at least they did better.

Sissy That Walk is an absolute bop, such a strong contest with songs like Stereotype, Dollhouse, All THem Boys, MTBD and I Can't Stop Drinking Abbout You, all of those would have been my 12 is pretty much any of the contests this posts covers except the Indila one, and yet I could only give ICSDAY a 4 My 12 won again though, and deservedly so as it had been AGES since a song like that won BJSC, it got me back into BJSC more knowing that songs like that still had a chance.

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Posted by: King Rollo 5th September 2017, 06:37 PM

64. FSR Rontvia - RAMelia (Tribute to Amelia) - RAM & Susana


A massive 52 song final meant that the 18 point system was used for the first time. Good to see Belinda Carlisle and Everything But The Girl entered but it was FSR Rontvia who managed their 8th and most recent win which is still more than any other country. RAM & Susana finished 18 points ahead of The Subs and Colonel Abrams with their update of the Colonel's 1985 classic 'Trapped' (FARC). Family Tree by Meadowlark was 3rd for Syndare.

This is a song of two halves. The first part is stunningly beautiful and the second half is all trancey. I love trance music as well so this is my favourite winner so far.a great discovery for me. RAM is Dutch DJ,Ram Boon,and this is his tribute to his wife who passed away.

10.5 out of 10.

Posted by: dandy* 5th September 2017, 06:42 PM

I love trance music but that never resonated with me in the same way as it did with so many others. That said, it is a very distinctive and memorable winner so it's fair to say it is one of the classic BJSC tracks.

Posted by: Cucumberella 5th September 2017, 06:47 PM

Rollo if you love that, you 100% will need to listen to '7even' by Andy Duguid. 100% the winner that never was - STUNNING. By Rontvia again too!

Posted by: Iz~ 5th September 2017, 06:55 PM

RAMelia is definitely up there in my rankings of the best winners ever. I think that's an advantage of trance, it's very easy to have strong feelings about it and when the emotions attached to one of those tracks are real ones of loss... hoo boy it's strong. Second the '7even' recommendation too, equally as good.

Posted by: gooddelta 5th September 2017, 06:55 PM

My last hurrah!

I was so happy to pull a win out of the bag three years after the last and RAMelia is easily one of my favourite entries that I've ever sent, it absolutely floored me when I first heard it, a very very special song. 7even is gorgeous too, strange that was similar in some ways but did quite a lot worse.

Posted by: King Rollo 5th September 2017, 06:59 PM

I've just listened to 7even. Yes,a very good song as well but not as good as RAMelia on first listen. I'll listen to both of them again some time.

Posted by: SevenSees 5th September 2017, 07:00 PM

Without a doubt one of my favourite discoveries too :'( massive feels every time i listen, as far as bjsc trance goes i doubt anything will ever top that for me

Posted by: Capybréra 5th September 2017, 11:52 PM

'RAMelia (Tribute To Amelia)' is another one of my favourite winners, I'm sure FSR Rontvia will win again one of these days but as it stands there could hardly be a better "last hurrah", such a triumphant song (and I adored '7even' as well, pretty much agree with what Lew said - I guess too many people may have just been comparing it to RAM and thinking it wasn't as good, and it may have done better had RAM not been sent already? no idea). My 13 pointer in the contest.

Some other great songs from this contest: my 18 was Evian Christ's 'Salt Carousel' which IIRC I was surprised but very pleased to see making the top 10 (the top 10 as a whole was actually super strong this month, I voted for 7/10 of them) 15 points went to ZHU with 'Paradise Awaits', I believe Iz was considering sending 'Faded' instead but glad he didn't as I actually slightly prefer 'Paradise Awaits' which I'd have never heard otherwise but both of them are absolutely brill, and 12 points went to Natural Animal's 'Who You Are' which is another one I'd recommend you check out as I feel you would be a fan. Then I didn't vote for it but it's worth a mention that this was the month of Sufjan Stevens' 'Impossible Soul', by far the longest song ever sent to the contest. Also an appearance for future minor hit single 'Pushing On' by Oliver $ and Jimi Jules.

This wasn't quite the first contest with the 18 point system (it was originally used in BJSCs 26-31) - this contest was a bit of a mess hosting wise as Vülker was hosting the semi-finals but left the site halfway through the contest before he'd presented the results, so the mods decided to throw out the semis and have a single final with all of the songs, hence the 18 point system being briefly brought back before it would make a full return 10 contests later! Incidentally due to this quirk, after this contest FSR Rontvia had all 3 of the nominally highest scoring winners of all time, with the two Sheelah tracks completing the top 3 as they were sent in the height of the One Big Final era.

Posted by: Iz~ 5th September 2017, 11:59 PM

Actually, as far as I remember it, I found Paradise Awaits on a blog with a note saying that people are loving what this guy is doing, loved it and confirmed it, without hearing Faded at all. It was only after that, after someone else (I think Froot) tried to confirm Faded and I remember a Skype convo - before it was revealed what I'd sent where the topic of Australian iTunes came up, where Faded started smashing first, pretty much in that confirmation week, and I'd realised that I'd stumbled onto a REALLY hot artist rather than just a kind of hot artist. Really thought I was going to be vetoed as well after that.

I am of course very glad I entered that one as as much as I love Faded, Paradise Awaits has far more of a 'BJSC personality' to it. That's a thing. And it was never a hit so it got to remain a discovery.

Natural Animal was FAB too <3

Posted by: Capybréra 6th September 2017, 12:05 AM

Ahh, was just remembering that totally wrong in that case - still, I'm glad I was introduced to ZHU via 'Paradise Awaits' rather than 'Faded'. x

Posted by: King Rollo 6th September 2017, 08:45 PM

65. N DNTN - Tear The House Up - Herve x Zebra Katz


A first win for N DNTN as Herve and Zebra Katz finished just a point ahead of Cold by Rae Morris and Fryars (Altyr Muunilinst). Sophia Del Carmen's Lipstick was 3rd for Hendinia.

Good to see another genre of music being represented here and the video was colourful but the track was fairly average. Herve and Zebra Katz are a British/American combination.

6.6 out of 10.

Posted by: gooddelta 6th September 2017, 08:52 PM

I wish I'd been able to help Cold or Lipstick over the line to victory, I still love and regularly listen to both, whereas I haven't listened to Tear The House Up since the contest, it seemed like a bit of a fluke winner on such low points and by such a narrow margin, but it was fun to host such a close contest.

Posted by: Doctor Blind 6th September 2017, 08:59 PM

I quite liked that winner from N DNTN - I think I sent some points across, though I wished that Hercules & Love Affair had won. A brilliant and much underrated track with the sultry vocals of John Grant!

Posted by: Chez Wombat 6th September 2017, 09:24 PM

Yeah, Tear the House Up was a really random winner and not one I go back to at all, though that was a FANTASTIC contest (despite the fact I DNQ'd), my top 2 of Cumulonimbia's techno-bhangra remix of Max Richter's Spring 1 and Greenfroze's creepy pop track Dark Dark In The Night were two of my favourite ever BJSC discoveries

RAMelia should've been my thing, but I can never get into it (though that contest featured another all time fave with my top pointer with Natural Animal's Who You Are <3)

Posted by: Capybréra 6th September 2017, 09:47 PM

'Tear The House Up' was definitely a bit of a fluke winner - it ended up not making the final of TBO for example - but it was great to see N DNTN finally getting a winner after being so close on several previous occasions (with songs that feel more like enduring BJSC classics now than this one did). And I did love it, gave it my 10 points and it was farrrrrr better than the rest of the songs in what was a pretty subpar top 5 for me so it was fab to see it squeaking the top spot. Actually the only other song in the whole top 10 that I care for at all any more is Alex Adair's 'Make Me Feel Better' (another future hit to show up in BJSC first).

There were a couple of gems that missed the top 10, my 12 and what would end up being my 2nd favourite BJSC entry of the year was 'Emanate' by Phoria and also still big love for Blawan's 'Getting Me Down' which I gave 8 points. Then 'Spring 1' as Chez mentioned is incredible as well, somehow only gave it 4 points at the time! Overall not the strongest contest for me though.

Posted by: Iz~ 6th September 2017, 09:51 PM

This was the closest to a golden era I ever had with my 5th being the central hit for me of 3 top 10s in a row so I remember this contest fondly, and 4th ahead of me was one of the best and most surprising BJSC hits I've ever seen. Tuomas Holopainen with The Last Sled, I worship Tuomas on the side what with him being Nightwish full time, but yeah, I really wish that had won for Zechonia (even though I do rather like Tear The House Up).

Posted by: Liаm 7th September 2017, 02:27 AM

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
04 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
05 Daehun // Indila - Derniere Danse [BJSC 61]
06 Kopecka // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
07 Eledan // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
08 Hendinia: Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
09 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
10 Mdice // Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
11 Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
12 Eledan // RuPaul - Sissy That Walk [BJSC 63]
13 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
14 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
15 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
16 Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
17 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
18 Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]


19 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
20 FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
21 Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
22 Batidas: Zara Larsson - Uncover [BJSC 52]
23 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
24 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
25 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
26 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
27 Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
28 Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
29 Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
30 Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]


31 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
32 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
33 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
34 Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1000 Ships [BJSC 40]
35 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
36 FSR Rontvia // RAM & Susanne - RAMelia (Tribute To Amelia) [BJSC 64]
37 Caerfyrddia // Marcel Woods ft. Vanbot - Bring It Back [BJSC 55]
38 Fljotavik // Vaults - Cry No More [BJSC 58]


39 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
40 Aeroche // Kate Boy - Northern Lights [BJSC 51]
41 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
42 #00274E /// Carli - Look Up [BJSC 53]
43 Kopecka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
44 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
45 N DNTN // Tear The House Up - Herve x Zebra Katz [BJSC 65]
46 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
47 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
48 Trifoski // Ghost Loft - So High [BJSC 56]
49 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
50 Eledan // Cut Copy - Meet Me In A House Of Love [BJSC 60]
51 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
52 Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
53 Aeroche // Trentemoller - Moan [BJSC 46]
54 FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
55 Syndare // Belanger - Take Me Home [BJSC 57]
56 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
57 FARC // SOHN - Artifice [BJSC 62]
58 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
59 Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
60 Skall // Postiljonen - Supreme [BJSC 54]
61 Fljótavík // Fibes oh Fibes - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]

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62 Trifoski - The Kite String Tangle - Given The Chance [BJSC 59]
63 Aeroche // Silk - Trust [BJSC 47]
64 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
65 Botanikka // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]


RAMelia is something I wouldn't usually like, I really don't like trance as a genre as it all sounds the same to me But this obviously has a lot of meaning as has been covered already. The vocals are stunning which is what pulls me in, the trance bit doesn't overstay its welcome and get samey because it's not the full song. I think the only other example of trance in BJSC I've really enjoyed was Aelyn's Give Love A Try which is like 20 contests from being covered in this because it was a pop song with trance influences that used it really well. My 18 that contest was kinda random, Cassie Steele's Mad which is something I don't go back to a huge amount now Then again there isn't really anything from this contest I go back to a huge amount, it's not a fave of mine

Tear This House Up definitely feels like an odd winner, that Chris nearly did it so many times and it was this that did it, from 12th in the semi I didn't quite point it like but it's a good song. I'd have loved the stunning Cold by Rae Morris to win that contest, I still go back to that but "only" gave it 8. My 12 was Sophia Del Carmen - Lipstick which was a total bop <3

Posted by: Jade 7th September 2017, 03:31 PM

*catches up in a slightly more condensed manner so this is less of a wall of text *

'Cry No More' sounds really familiar but I've only heard it just the once before, from the winners rate ages ago. Was the instrumental used in an advert before or something? Anyway, I really like said production - the bells and strings are so easy on the ears, then I enjoy how it switches up at about 2 minutes in with a slightly darker layer to the production. The vocals are so lovely too a shame they split up already after their commercial push with the John Lewis advert. I actually didn't discover Vaults through that, my first taste of them was via their appearance on the 50 Shades of Grey soundtrack. Other highlights from BJSC 58 that I recognise: TLC, As Animals, Vance Joy and Izzy Bizu.

Oh yesss 'Given The Chance' is way more up my street than the previous Trifoski winner. This run of winners right now is so good *.* the production on this is gorgeous and builds up so nicely until THAT final minute where it is kicked up a notch! really like the vocalist too. Other highlights from BJSC 59 that I recognise: DVBBS and Borgeous, Hozier, Dolly Parton (*.*), Route 94 and Ten Walls. <3

Cut Copy is just about my new favourite Elëdan winner so far, it is difficult for me to ever resist synthpop. Very enjoyable male vox once again like the previous winner. Other highlights from BJSC 60 that I recognise: Aphex Twin, Son Lux ( this was a Jadakissnia potential for a bit in 2015 before I realised it had already been sent ) and Milky Chance. Slay at Arash being entered also, I love a bop by him called 'Temptation'.

Another good winner courtesy of Indila! This year appears to have been very strong at the top. I enjoy the French language anyway and her voice is lush. I love how dramatic 'Dernière Danse' becomes when it builds up, the backing vox are a fab touch that really heighten it. Other highlights from BJSC 61 that I recognise: Kids Of The Apocalypse (would have been an amazing winner) and Tiësto (I'm familiar with 'Take Me Home' and 'Wicked Games' too but not much of a fan of either).

'Artifice' is another one of these winners at the moment with lovely male vocals that are backed up by pretty production. It's a really nice and commanding piece of electropop. Good vid too as you pointed out, Rollo ~ Other highlights from BJSC 62 that I recognise: Christopher Tin, Indiana, Paris XY and Soap&Skin. I also see Blasterjaxx were entered, my debut entry was originally going to be something by them but I'm so glad I went for 'Curtains' instead, as that initial song I had in mind has aged pretty badly and wasn't as good anyway.

I've never seen an episode of RuPaul's Drag Race in my life but I do enjoy some of the music that comes from it. 'Sissy That Walk' is definitely one of the good'uns, really catchy and the breakdown is pretty banging. Other highlights from BJSC 63 that I recognise: Peking Duk, Galantis, Kris Menace, Oliver Heldens and Melanie Martinez.

I am a sucker for trance music and 'RAMelia' is made all the more better when there's such raw emotion behind it. The first couple of minutes really reel you in a with those emotional vocals, then I get goosebumps when the huuuge sounding trance part comes in as well. Idk there's something so triumphant about it. Gah some of these lyrics though </3 absolutely stunning winner. Glad '7even' was brought up too because that was one of my absolute highlights of my debut contest. Other highlights from BJSC 64 that I recognise: ZHU, Halsey + Oliver $ and Jimi Jules.

Ooooh 'Tear The House Up' really is quite addictive *.* gonna have that chorus line stuck in my head for a while I think. Does seem like a bit of a random winner but I'm here for it tbh. Slay at me enjoying all of the winners covered since last time I posted, makes me wish that I had actually signed up to BJSC a year or two earlier I think Alex Adair is the only other song here that I remember very well and love.

01. Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
02. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
03. Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
04. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25][/b]
05. FSR Rontvia // RAM and Susana - RAMelia (Tribute To Amelia) [BJSC 64]
06. Fljótavík // Vaults - Cry No More [BJSC 54]
07. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
08. Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
09. Trifoski // The Kite String Tangle - Given The Chance [BJSC 55]
10. Syndare // Belanger - Take Me Home [BJSC 57]

11. Bøtanikkä // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
12. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
13. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
14. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
15. Aeroche // Trentemøller - Moan (feat. Ane Trolle) [BJSC 46]
16. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
17. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
18. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
19. Elëdan [π] // Cut Copy - Meet Me In A House Of Love [BJSC 60]
20. Aeroche // Kate Boy - Northern Lights [BJSC 51]

21. FARC // SOHN - Artifice [BJSC 62]
22. Skall // Postiljonen - Supreme [BJSC 54]
23. Aeroche // TR/ST - Sulk [BJSC 47]
24. Elëdan [π] // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
25. N DNTN // Hervé and Zebra Katz - Tear The House Up [BJSC 65]
26. Daehun // Indila - Dernière Danse [BJSC 61]
27. Caerfyrddia // Marcel Woods - Bring It Back (feat. Vanbot) [BJSC 55]
28. Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
29. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]
30. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]

31. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
32. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
33. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
34. Elëdan [π] // RuPaul - Sissy That Walk [BJSC 63]
35. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
36. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
37. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
38. Trifoski // Ghost Loft - So High [BJSC 56]
39. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
40. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]

41. #00274E // Carli - Look Up [BJSC 53]
42. Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
43. Fljótavík // Fibes, Oh Fibes! - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]
44. FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
45. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
46. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
47. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
48. Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1,000 Ships [BJSC 40]
49. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
50. Hendinia // Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]

51. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
52. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
53. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
54. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
55. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
56. Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
57. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
58. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
59. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
60. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]

61. Batidas // Zara Larsson - Uncover [BJSC 52]
62. Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]
63. Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
64. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
65. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: King Rollo 7th September 2017, 08:08 PM

66. Aeroche - Beautiful - A.G.Cook


Aeroche's fifth win,A.G.Cook finished 10 points ahead of Lindsey Stirling and Lzzy Hale representing Jamvale with Shatter Me. Lost You by Zeds Dead,Twin Shadow and D'Angelo Lacy was 3rd for Ethanola. I hadn't noticed those two countries before on the list of songs so good to see someone new in the top 3.

I like the zaniness of this song but it sounds too like Pinky and Perky to get a high score from me. There are also parts of it that sound like the theme tune to Test Match Special which made me think A.G.Cook might be the former England cricket captain Alastair Cook but he's actually the British DJ Alex Cook.

7.9 out of 10.

Posted by: Mart!n 7th September 2017, 08:30 PM

One of Aeroche's best entries, I love that track.

Can't wait for BJSC75 Meg Myers

Posted by: King Rollo 8th September 2017, 08:32 PM

67. Persephonia - Cry For Freedom - Jay Dabhi and Moises Modesto


A first win for Persephonia as Jay Dabhi and Moises Modesto finished just two points ahead of Circles by Vanic x Machineheart (Florina). Destroy Me by Mr Kitty was 3rd for Eledan.

Another winner that I'm guessing was a bit unexpected at the time. I like the combination of drum'n'bass with a Middle Eastern sound. The piano bit in the last 20 seconds is very similar to the one at the end of 'Somewhere In Hollywood' by 10cc. I think this is the first instrumental to win the contest. Jay Dabhi is an American DJ who has a particular liking for cake while Moises Modesto is from the Dominican Republic.

8.8 out of 10.

Posted by: King Rollo 9th September 2017, 08:26 PM

68. Jamvale - In Your Arms - Michael Woods featuring Lauren Dyson


A comfortable win for Michael Woods,he finished 22 points ahead of Karen Harding representing Fljotavik with Say Something. Yelle's Completement Fou was 3rd for N DNTN.

This is a good EDM pop song. With some promotion and airplay,I would have expected it to be a top 40 hit. Michael Woods and Lauren Dyson are both British. Lauren is big in South Korea with a no.1 single and album there.

8.4 out of 10.

Posted by: dandy* 9th September 2017, 08:48 PM

Poor brave Karen Harding

Posted by: danG 9th September 2017, 09:14 PM

Karen Harding really was robbed of a win there. Even if the song hadn't become a future UK hit I reckon it would have held up better in the long run for BJSC participants. Completement Fou in the top 3 was great also.

In Your Arms itself is one of my least favourite winners that fall into the EDM umbrella, it felt a bit too generic for me to really get into.

Really loved seeing Cry For Freedom win its contest, that one is such a BJSC classic Likewise with Beautiful and RAMelia and I was also a big fan of Sissy That Walk and Tear the House Up though they're generally less well-regarded these days.

Posted by: King Rollo 10th September 2017, 06:34 PM

69. Altyr Muunilinst - I Loved You - Blonde featuring Melissa Steel


A landslide victory for Blonde giving Altyr Muunilinst their first win. The Years (Prologue) by The Midnight was 62 points behind in 2nd place while Tala's Alchemy was 3rd for Botanikka.

This is alright but it sounds like a lot of other deep house tracks that were around at that time. It's a cover of a song called More by Tamia from 2004 and reached no.7 on the UK chart. Blonde and Melissa Steel now have seven top 40 hits between them.

6.9 out of 10.

Posted by: Jade 10th September 2017, 10:53 PM

I've always found PC Music quite hit or miss, but I feel like my cold heart is warming to the cuteness of it more and more lately. 'Beautiful' is pretty adorable, fun and high energy of course! I like. From this edition I am also familiar with Lindsey Stirling queen of strings, the very trashy 'Armenian Girl', the gorgeous 'Bullit' that went on to become a hit in the real world and in my personal chart (one of my favourite songs of 2014 ), the artist with the iconic name (if I say so myself) Jade Blue and I think I've heard the Charisma.com song on plug.

FAVOURITE WINNER ALERT. I remember Bré playing 'Cry For Freedom' on plug a couple of years ago and I instantly fell in love with it. I adore great D&B songs and this avoids being too watered down and samey like a lot of recent D&B (this was quite an old song though anyway, 2009 I think?) ~ instead absolutely captivating with the lush Middle Eastern influence. Even though it's fully instrumental, I still feel that it conveys emotion without needing any words, perhaps knowing a bit more about the background of the song helps too. Persephonia found an absolute gem here and I'm glad they unleashed it eventually. That top 3 was spectacular on the whole actually with Vanic x Machineheart and Mr Kitty too... possibly the best BJSC top 3 ever? Actually lemme extend that to top 4 because 'Sunlight' is amazing as well. Lots of love for Moya's 'Earthbound' (how did that flop so much?!) and Deorro's 'Five Hours' too, Yehesi were on a roll at the moment.

Jamvale/Mulgracia playing it safe following the excellent Moya flopping I think. 'In Your Arms' is a pretty disappointing winner to follow the stellar 'Cry For Freedom', the biggest praise I can give it is that the breakdown is pretty catchy, but on the whole it's such a generic song at least they'd have a much better winner later *.* love the song that finished in second place however - Karen Harding's 'Say Something' that would later become a UK hit. I miss how good dance in the chart was in 2014! The Rachel Row song is a total jam also and don't even get me started on Eagles For Hands... HOW, just, HOW did this beauty flop in last?! two amazing AQs flopping in the final in a row

...however, now we have a dance song that was to become a chart hit that actually did win *.* I can absolutely see why 'I Loved You' was a landslide winner and I'm a big fan of the song myself, deep house done right is fab. Melissa Steel's solo offering 'Kisses For Breakfast' was pretty bad though oops. Elsewhere, I also really like Danny L Harle's 'Broken Flowers' (was really sad this didn't crack the top 40) and Marlon Roudette and his wonderful steel drums.

01. Persephonia // Jay Dabhi and Moises Modesto - Cry For Freedom [BJSC 67]
02. Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
03. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
04. Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
05. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25][/b]
06. FSR Rontvia // RAM and Susana - RAMelia (Tribute To Amelia) [BJSC 64]
07. Fljótavík // Vaults - Cry No More [BJSC 54]
08. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
09. Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
10. Trifoski // The Kite String Tangle - Given The Chance [BJSC 55]

11. Syndare // Belanger - Take Me Home [BJSC 57]
12. Bøtanikkä // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
13. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
14. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
15. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
16. Aeroche // Trentemøller - Moan (feat. Ane Trolle) [BJSC 46]
17. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
18. Altyr Muunilinst // Blonde - I Loved You (feat. Melissa Steel) [BJSC 69]
19. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
20. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]

21. Elëdan [π] // Cut Copy - Meet Me In A House Of Love [BJSC 60]
22. Aeroche // Kate Boy - Northern Lights [BJSC 51]
23. FARC // SOHN - Artifice [BJSC 62]
24. Aeroche // A. G. Cook - Beautiful [BJSC 66]
25. Skall // Postiljonen - Supreme [BJSC 54]
26. Aeroche // TR/ST - Sulk [BJSC 47]
27. Elëdan [π] // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
28. N DNTN // Hervé and Zebra Katz - Tear The House Up [BJSC 65]
29. Daehun // Indila - Dernière Danse [BJSC 61]
30. Caerfyrddia // Marcel Woods - Bring It Back (feat. Vanbot) [BJSC 55]

31. Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
32. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]
33. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
34. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
35. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
36. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
37. Elëdan [π] // RuPaul - Sissy That Walk [BJSC 63]
38. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]
39. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
40. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]

41. Trifoski // Ghost Loft - So High [BJSC 56]
42. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
43. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
44. #00274E // Carli - Look Up [BJSC 53]
45. Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
46. Fljótavík // Fibes, Oh Fibes! - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]
47. FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
48. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
49. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
50. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]

51. Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1,000 Ships [BJSC 40]
52. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
53. Hendinia // Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
54. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
55. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
56. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
57. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
58. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
59. Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
60. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]

61. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
62. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
63. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
64. Jamvale [Mulgracia] // Michael Woods - In Your Arms (feat. Lauren Dyson) [BJSC 68]
65. Batidas // Zara Larsson - Uncover [BJSC 52]
66. Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]
67. Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
68. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
69. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Chez Wombat 10th September 2017, 11:33 PM

One of the very rare examples of my 12 winning there. Absolutely love Cry for Freedom, might just be my favourite from Persephonia and that is saying something Was such a surprise winner at the time especially ahead of Circles (which I also loved, but I am glad didn't win) which was hugely hyped. Such a shame it didn't open the doors for more instrumental winners (I suppose one to come you could almost class as an instrumental).

Posted by: Riser 10th September 2017, 11:37 PM

Unpopular opinion but I'm still very glad Jamvale's first winner was 'In Your Arms' and not 'Shatter Me'. Either way, they gave us an even better winner the following year as Mulgracia.

Posted by: Brébino 11th September 2017, 12:05 AM

Catching up with this (oops at me getting behind just as you got to my first winner )

66: 'Beautiful' is my third favourite of the Aeroche winners, and once again the huge standout in a top 5 that was otherwise very subpar (I quite liked Zeds Dead but not enough to vote for it, the other 3 were kinda shades of awful). My 12 went to Elëdan again with Taquwami's 'vvi+h You' which I think is another song that pretty much no one other than me remembers these days but it was my 3rd favourite entry of the year and one I still listen to Other long-lasting highlights are my 8 (Charisma.com's 'Iinadukeblue') and 7 (Lars Vaular's 'Rett Opp Og Ned') because weird foreign rap songs are great. x

67: So yes, my first winner *.* at the time was the longest a country had ever waited to have a first win (a record since beaten twice, by Kylienips and (South) Danaelanda). 'Cry For Freedom' is one of my favourite songs of all time, and still my favourite ever entry, so this winning was a pretty special moment it had actually been a potential to be my very first entry back in BJSC 19, wouldn't have done near as well then so it seems like I waited to send it at juuust the right time. Hooray. Had to feel a little bad for denying Florina what would have been their only winner though, 'Circles' was a highlight of that contest and it seemed to have the wider appeal, still not really sure how I managed to beat it xx My 12 though went to the song that came 3rd, which was Elëdan again (second time in a row and 3rd time in 7 contests, this era of Elëdan entries *.*) with Mr.Kitty's 'Destroy Me' which I think remains to this day my very favourite ever BJSC discovery so yes, this top 3 contains my 2 favourite ever BJSC songs quite possibly... there aren't many other songs from here I listen to much any more actually (Tielsie's 'Palette' and Lorentz' 'Allt Från Mig' completed my top 3 but not heard either for ages), shout out to my 7 pointer 'Five Hours' by Deorro though which would later be a hit single in a massively inferior version with tagged on Chris Brown vocals. Oh and one of the DNQs in this contest is more iconic than most of the final: 'Baby Doll' by Meet Bros Anjjan & Kanika Kapoor *.* Shoutbox anthem ~ plus XTC's 'Functions On The Low', which bombed in the semi-final, later became a hit of sorts as the instrumental to Stormzy's 'Shut Up', was unexpected to hear that instrumental popping up in a charting song

(this was indeed the first instrumental winner and so far the only winner without any vocals at all, though there have been a couple of winners since that are mostly instrumental with only minor vocal parts (i.e. no verses/chorus))

68: I was deeply disappointed with the results of the first contest I was a full host of, 'In Your Arms' is dreeeeadful and one of my least favourite winners (plus it sounded barely any different from all the other terrible dance songs James was sending at the time, never got why this one in particular did so much better than the rest), and I didn't care much for either of the others in the top 3 either oops! The main results I remember here are Nothing But Thieves' excellent 'Graveyard Whistling' (my 7 pointer) coming as high as 6th after no one had even predicted it to even qualify, and Fuck Buttons' 'Surf Solar' somehow being in the lead around halfway through the results (although it ended up missing the top 10). My top 3 of this contest were great though - my 12 was Erkka's 'Plastic Flamingos' just beating Grum's 'Heartbeats' which was a song I'd known for years already prior to the contest and was amazed to see suddenly being entered then. Then 8 points went to AutoLaser's 'IKNOW' which did really badly and I still don't understand why. Though it at least beat my poor brave auto-qualifier which came last by a mile. Boo.

69: 'I Loved You' was another pretty good winner but a song that I don't associate with the contest at all these days. Feels a bit cheap in retrospect lol ~ (although this was obviously before it became a hit single). Highlights of this contest were 'Wolves' by We Are All Astronauts, 'Alchemy' by TĀLĀ and 'The Space Between Us' by Widek, which were my top 3 in that order but basically all inseparable. I actually tried to send 'Alchemy' myself this contest as a last minute change of entry but I'm really glad I did get blocked there because I would have regretted breaking my unwritten rule of never recycling my own artists, even though it would have got me another big hit then another song that sticks out from this contest is E.S. Posthumus' 'Mosane', one of Tirren's last entries, and a very unique song *.* which was a bit of a surprise qualifier iirc ~

~~~

aside: yass at 'Cry For Freedom' now being your favourite winner Jade *.* didn't expect it to suddenly overtake Woodkid after you saying for ages that was your favourite x

Posted by: Jade 11th September 2017, 12:10 AM

QUOTE(Brébino @ Sep 11 2017, 01:05 AM)

Posted by: Liаm 11th September 2017, 01:36 AM

01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
04 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
05 Daehun // Indila - Derniere Danse [BJSC 61]
06 Kopecka // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
07 Eledan // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
08 Hendinia: Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
09 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
10 Mdice // Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
11 Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
12 Eledan // RuPaul - Sissy That Walk [BJSC 63]
13 Aeroche // A.G. Cook - Beautiful [BJSC 66]
14 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
15 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
16 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
17 Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
18 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
19 Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]


20 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
21 FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
22 Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
23 Batidas: Zara Larsson - Uncover [BJSC 52]
24 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
25 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
26 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
27 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
28 Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
29 Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
30 Altyr Muunilinst // Blonde ft. Melissa Steel - I Loved You
31 Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
32 Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]


33 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
34 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
35 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
36 Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1000 Ships [BJSC 40]
37 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
38 FSR Rontvia // RAM & Susanne - RAMelia (Tribute To Amelia) [BJSC 64]
39 Caerfyrddia // Marcel Woods ft. Vanbot - Bring It Back [BJSC 55]
40 Fljotavik // Vaults - Cry No More [BJSC 58]


41 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
42 Aeroche // Kate Boy - Northern Lights [BJSC 51]
43 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
44 #00274E /// Carli - Look Up [BJSC 53]
45 Kopecka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
46 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
47 N DNTN // Tear The House Up - Herve x Zebra Katz [BJSC 65]
48 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
49 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
50 Jamvale // Michael Woods ft Lauren Dyson - In Your Arms [BJSC 68]
51 Trifoski // Ghost Loft - So High [BJSC 56]
52 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
53 Eledan // Cut Copy - Meet Me In A House Of Love [BJSC 60]
54 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
55 Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
56 Aeroche // Trentemoller - Moan [BJSC 46]
57 FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
58 Syndare // Belanger - Take Me Home [BJSC 57]
59 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
60 FARC // SOHN - Artifice [BJSC 62]
61 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
62 Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
63 Skall // Postiljonen - Supreme [BJSC 54]
64 Fljótavík // Fibes oh Fibes - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]

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65 Trifoski - The Kite String Tangle - Given The Chance [BJSC 59]
66 Aeroche // Silk - Trust [BJSC 47]
67 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
68 Botanikka // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
69 Persephonia // Jay Dahbi & Moises Modesto - Cry For Freedom [BJSC 67]

Beautiful is definitely my fave Aeroche winner, at the time I didn't appreciate it enough to vote for it but I'msuch a PC Music whore now that I adore it <3 It's so cute and addictive, plus quickly turns into an undeniable banger, a stellar example of PC Music really. Shatter Me would've been a fab winner too and that was my 10, my 12 went to 4th placer Super Love by Dami Im, a wonderful pop song If that snuck top 3 that'd be a flawless top 3.

Cry For Freedom means that after 2 contests, Emma Hewitt isnt my least favourite winner anymore Soz Bré but I know you know my feelings I get the appeal to others so it' not a total why tf did that win moment, it's just really not for me. I don't tend to like instrumentals, I don't mind D&B if I like the vocalist, idk I just really don't like it and find it boring personally. Circles would've been a fab winner I only gave it 7 at the time but it easily outstrips my top 3 from that contest nowadays and I still go back to it a fair bit. My 12, Maria Hazell's Say It Like You Mean It, is still Tartford's best though, what a tune *.*

In Your Arms is better, good enough but I cannot fathom how it won AS has been said, it's the same sort of generic dance James and many others were sending at the time yet somehow that won out over a bloody fab dance banger from Karen Harding. That really should have been my 12, it would be if we did the contest now, but it was a fair bit behind so an extra 7 wouldn't have made it win My own entry that month is one of my faves of mine, and one I was so shocked to see come top 5 It has a bit of D&B in, Cry For Freedom impakt x I'd love to find something like that to send again, been on the lookout since!

I Loved You is a FAR better dance winner than In Your Arms,it nails the formula so it's the right sid of generic Melissa's vocals are lushhh and it's just an all round banger. I think I gave it 7 or 8 but it would be 12 now!

Posted by: King Rollo 12th September 2017, 06:49 PM

70. Republic of Adonia - Open Season - Josef Salvat


A future no.1 single,Are You With Me by Lost Frequencies,was entered but it could only finish in 13th place. Instead,Aussie Josef Salvat was the winner,finishing 15 points ahead of All The Evil Of This World by Henry Saiz (Aeroche). Special by Billion featuring Maxine Ashley was 3rd for #00274E.

After a promising start,Open Season petered out a bit and only the witty video prevented me from becoming bored of it. It was a top 10 hit in Belgium and France.

6.5 out of 10.

Posted by: dandy* 12th September 2017, 08:28 PM

Open Season is great (even though I don't think I realised it at the time) - it's like the best a-ha single that never was.

Posted by: Brébino 12th September 2017, 08:34 PM

Was never really that big on 'Open Season' and it doesn't sound much like a BJSC hit to my ears either, a bit of a weird winner for me. Once again Aeroche really should have taken this one, seems like a lot of their best entries are the ones that came 2nd - 'All The Evil Of This World' is actually one I didn't particularly like on first listen somehow but it grew on me so much so quickly that it ended up getting my 12! This is another contest which doesn't really have many songs that I go back to very often, though it did feature a brilliant surprise top 10 hit in Daniel Avery's 'Drone Logic' which I gave 10 points. My own entry (Fura's 'Demons'), I convinced myself at the time it was one of my favourite songs I'd ever sent, and while I still love it a lot it hasn't at all held up to how much it hit me the first few listens, I totally get why it flopped in retrospect... and had I not sent it it might have later been a bigger hit in the form of the remix 'Demons II' by Notize which is much more BJSC-friendly (I think Lew said he would have sent that at some point if I hadn't already sent the original).

Also, one more time, the next song is a little hard to find on the Internet due to it getting removed everywhere but it's still available https://ok.ru/video/77137775104!

Posted by: Cucumberella 12th September 2017, 08:48 PM

i absolutely would've bre. either that or the Kant remix of it

i still to this day don't understand how open season won, it's probably the only winner for all contests i've been in i don't 'get' - i got the charm and everything in all of the others

i hate to say it (cos who wants to deny others of a win) but i 100% should've won that contest

Posted by: Klaus 12th September 2017, 09:06 PM

Open Season is incredible, possibly my favourite winner in a contest I was a part of

Posted by: King Rollo 13th September 2017, 04:17 PM

My revised league table:

1. RAMelia (Tribute to Amelia) - RAM & Susana 10.5
2. Run Boy Run - Woodkid 10.2
3. All My Life - Chart Music 9.9
4. Someone Like You (Live) - Adele 9.7
5. The Girl And The Robot - Royksopp 9.6
6. Sadness Is A Blessing - Lykke Li 9.55
7. Halcyon - Delphic 9.5
8. Bring It Back - Marcel Woods 9.45
9. Not A Love Song - Uh Huh Her 9.4
10. Hyperventilating - Ronya 9.35

Just one change as RAMelia goes to the top of the list and Moan by Trentemoller drops out.

Posted by: Liаm 13th September 2017, 06:23 PM

Agree with Bre and Lewis on Open Season unfortunately, it's not terrible but I just cannot see how it won. Like Lewis said, even most of th ones I dislike I can see how they won (this isn't the only exception). I again wasn't in this contest as I took a break but I listened to the songs, my 12 this time probably would have been FSR Rontvia with Shut Up and Dance, loved that almost instantly <3


01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
04 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
05 Daehun // Indila - Derniere Danse [BJSC 61]
06 Kopecka // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
07 Eledan // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
08 Hendinia: Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
09 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
10 Mdice // Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
11 Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
12 Eledan // RuPaul - Sissy That Walk [BJSC 63]
13 Aeroche // A.G. Cook - Beautiful [BJSC 66]
14 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
15 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
16 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
17 Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
18 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
19 Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]


20 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
21 FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
22 Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
23 Batidas: Zara Larsson - Uncover [BJSC 52]
24 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
25 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
26 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
27 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
28 Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
29 Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
30 Altyr Muunilinst // Blonde ft. Melissa Steel - I Loved You
31 Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
32 Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]


33 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
34 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
35 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
36 Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1000 Ships [BJSC 40]
37 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
38 FSR Rontvia // RAM & Susanne - RAMelia (Tribute To Amelia) [BJSC 64]
39 Caerfyrddia // Marcel Woods ft. Vanbot - Bring It Back [BJSC 55]
40 Fljotavik // Vaults - Cry No More [BJSC 58]


41 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
42 Aeroche // Kate Boy - Northern Lights [BJSC 51]
43 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
44 #00274E /// Carli - Look Up [BJSC 53]
45 Kopecka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
46 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
47 N DNTN // Tear The House Up - Herve x Zebra Katz [BJSC 65]
48 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
49 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
50 Jamvale // Michael Woods ft Lauren Dyson - In Your Arms [BJSC 68]
51 Trifoski // Ghost Loft - So High [BJSC 56]
52 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
53 Eledan // Cut Copy - Meet Me In A House Of Love [BJSC 60]
54 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
55 Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
56 Aeroche // Trentemoller - Moan [BJSC 46]
57 FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
58 Syndare // Belanger - Take Me Home [BJSC 57]
59 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
60 FARC // SOHN - Artifice [BJSC 62]
61 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
62 Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
63 Adonia // Josef Salvat - Open Season [BJSC 70]
64 Skall // Postiljonen - Supreme [BJSC 54]
65 Fljótavík // Fibes oh Fibes - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]

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66 Trifoski - The Kite String Tangle - Given The Chance [BJSC 59]
67 Aeroche // Silk - Trust [BJSC 47]
68 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
69 Botanikka // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
70 Persephonia // Jay Dahbi & Moises Modesto - Cry For Freedom [BJSC 67]

Posted by: King Rollo 13th September 2017, 06:57 PM

71. Altyr Muunilinst - People - ||||| featuring Adele Kosman


We're into 2015 now and it was a 2nd win in three contests for Altyr Muunilinst as ||||| finished 50 points ahead of their nearest challengers Listenbee representing Ramrynia with Save Me. Little By Little by Ulf Nilsson was 3rd for FSR Rontvia.

I wasn't sure where this was going with the chipmunk sounds at the start but it settled down to become a fine,well produced electropop song. This is another winner to come from Sweden.

8.9 out of 10.

https://ok.ru/video/77137775104

Posted by: Cody Lukasiak 13th September 2017, 07:06 PM

I think that's the last of the BJSC winners that were removed from most streaming websites

I said this before somewhere but I get how "People" won, it just doesn't have anything on "Weekends". That may be my bias though.

Posted by: King Rollo 14th September 2017, 06:15 PM

72. Hushkanukia - St. Patrick - Pvris


Good to see Singerpurear enter the wonderful 10cc. Speed Kills is not one of their better songs but should not have finished last in its semi-final. Brian Eno and future winners Bleachers also failed to make the final. Pvris finished with a huge 52 point lead over TV by Eves The Behavior (Desbuanda). Louane's Avenir was 3rd for Daehun.

There's a lot going on here with the synths,guitars,drums and a great lead vocal. I like this one. Just two weeks ago,Pvris' second album,'All We Know Of Heaven,All We Need Of Hell',went straight in at no.4 on the UK album chart.

9.2 out of 10.

Posted by: Cameron 14th September 2017, 06:28 PM

YASSSSSSSSSS

Posted by: Iz~ 14th September 2017, 07:52 PM

St. Patrick is one of the best BJSC winners ever. A stunning introduction for me to a rather good band.

Agree on you with 10cc too, that was my semi...uh... I definitely gave it some fairly significant points.

I did give my final 12 to the rather cutesy Love Is In Bloom (good pony memories) and my 10 went to the beautifully haunting Tide: The Paradox Effect but it was a very strong top 3 in my votes and this winning came out of nowhere for me because if I'd seen its true potential I'd have been so on it the month before

Posted by: Cameron 14th September 2017, 08:26 PM

me going from 5 DNQ's to a win and then continuing to qualify for more than a year remains iconic

Posted by: King Rollo 15th September 2017, 06:16 PM

73. Daehun - Raindrops - Snbrn featuring Kerli


A close finish saw Snbrn finish just three points ahead of Air It All Out by Paulini (FARC). Somebody Like You by Max Elto was 3rd for Aquafina.

Raindrops is not bad but the vocals and general arrangement of the song are predictable and similar to many other songs from this genre of music. Snbrn is American DJ Kevin Chapman while Kerli comes from Estonia.

5.8 out of 10.

Posted by: Liаm 15th September 2017, 08:32 PM

People: I much prefer Weekends too Cody so you aren't alone! I wouldn' say I can't see how it won becaus I can but I wasn't a HUGE fan personally. It was much better than the generic twaddle that came 2nd though. My 12 was Kalabalik by Stockholm Syndrome which is still an absolute banger, I also still adore Play by Jolin Tsai and Experience by Kacy Hillwhich completed my top 3, it's a shame only Play made top 10 of those.

St. Patrick has to probably be the biggest BJSC grower of all time for me, I didn't even commiserate it let alone point it and yet they're one of my favourite bands now and I'm seeing them live in just over 2 months! At least it didst need my help to win so I didn't do it dirty too much. My 12 was Ida's Maybe I Like It which is such a lovely song, subtle but packs a punch. The top 5 that month was flawless, as I also gave big points to Avenir and TV plus Somebody is a bop and Tide is probably 2nd or 3rd out of Persephonia entries for me.

Raindrops is the worst winner so far as a song, and as the reaosn why which I'll get into. It's generic crap and I've never been so mad at BJSC as that winning over Air It All Out which for me was the spirit of BJSC, a song with barely any YouTube views that meant a lot to Jake that was a brilliant discovery for a lot of people. Especially as Raindrops was sort of cheating the veto and sending an obvious winner the moth after when certain points didn't count anymore. But as a song it's just so generic and pretty much everything I hate about the dance that has been a bit much in BJSC the past couple of years. I can't begrudge it winning like I can't any other song as it got the most points and is a fair and square winner, but it just didn't feel right for me.


01 Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
02 FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
03 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
04 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
05 Daehun // Indila - Derniere Danse [BJSC 61]
06 Kopecka // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
07 Eledan // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
08 Hendinia: Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
09 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
10 Mdice // Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
11 Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
12 Eledan // RuPaul - Sissy That Walk [BJSC 63]
13 Aeroche // A.G. Cook - Beautiful [BJSC 66]
14 Hushkanukia // PVRIS - St Patrick [BJSC 72]
15 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
16 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
17 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
18 Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
19 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
20 Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]


21 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
22 FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
23 Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
24 Batidas: Zara Larsson - Uncover [BJSC 52]
25 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
26 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
27 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
28 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
29 Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
30 Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
31 Altyr Muunilinst // Blonde ft. Melissa Steel - I Loved You
32 Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
33 Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]


34 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
35 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
36 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
37 Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1000 Ships [BJSC 40]
38 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
39 FSR Rontvia // RAM & Susanne - RAMelia (Tribute To Amelia) [BJSC 64]
40 Caerfyrddia // Marcel Woods ft. Vanbot - Bring It Back [BJSC 55]
41 Fljotavik // Vaults - Cry No More [BJSC 58]


42 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
43 Aeroche // Kate Boy - Northern Lights [BJSC 51]
44 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
45 #00274E /// Carli - Look Up [BJSC 53]
46 Kopecka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
47 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
48 N DNTN // Tear The House Up - Herve x Zebra Katz [BJSC 65]
49 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
50 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
51 Jamvale // Michael Woods ft Lauren Dyson - In Your Arms [BJSC 68]
52 Trifoski // Ghost Loft - So High [BJSC 56]
53 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
54 Eledan // Cut Copy - Meet Me In A House Of Love [BJSC 60]
55 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
56 Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
57 Aeroche // Trentemoller - Moan [BJSC 46]
58 Altyr Muunilinst // ||||| ft. Adele Kosman - People [BJSC 71]
59 FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
60 Syndare // Belanger - Take Me Home [BJSC 57]
61 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
62 FARC // SOHN - Artifice [BJSC 62]
63 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
64 Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
65 Adonia // Josef Salvat - Open Season [BJSC 70]
66 Skall // Postiljonen - Supreme [BJSC 54]
67 Fljótavík // Fibes oh Fibes - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]

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68 Trifoski - The Kite String Tangle - Given The Chance [BJSC 59]
69 Aeroche // Silk - Trust [BJSC 47]
70 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
71 Botanikka // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
72 Persephonia // Jay Dahbi & Moises Modesto - Cry For Freedom [BJSC 67]
73 Daehun // SNBRN ft. Kerli - Raindrops [BJSC 73]

Posted by: Cucumberella 15th September 2017, 08:44 PM

really like all 3 of those, but SNBRN was such an uninspired move by the mods especially with it being previously vetoed! omg tho Adonia's entry in BJSC 71



which is by far and AWAY one of my favourite discoveries in BJSC ever

Posted by: Brébino 15th September 2017, 08:59 PM

71: 'People' was at least a more inspired Altyr winner than 'I Loved You' was, it's a fairly solid song although one that could easily get a bit grating with repeated listens. I do prefer 'Weekends' as well although neither are massive faves. The rest of the top 3 was an absolute snooze fest so it was the right winner out of that lot at least (not that it was even close) - although annoyingly this is a contest where I sent my votes a little too early before giving songs time to grow, as Christine And The Queens' 'Christine' (the original and superior French version of 'Tilted') missed out on my votes entirely but would have got high points from me if I'd given it just one or two more listens, which would have put it in 3rd place! Still, 5th was actually quite shockingly high for it at the time, I think most people actually didn't think it would even qualify (though Christine is obviously much more popular on here now). I had to give my 12 in this contest to Yeasayer's 'O.N.E.' which is an all-time favourite song though not at all a discovery as I'd known it for years (it was fantastic to see it going top 10 though, and of course Azure more recently even more belatedly sent another great track from the same album, 'Ambling Alp'). My 10 went to Kacy Hill's 'Experience' which I was going to send myself but ended up giving it away to Bal (still incred though). So my top actual discovery here was my 8 pointer, the lovely 'Someday' by Float Fall This was my 50th contest, an occasion I marked with... a pretty throwaway trap song, 'Hiding' by San Holo, not one of my finest entries This was a little bit before the anniversary entry rule was brought in anyway, not that I necessarily would have taken advantage of it if I was able to.

72: Absolutely love 'St. Patrick', Hushkanukia's best entry with ease it was a good narrative that it won after they started off with 5 consecutive DNQs as well of course. IIRC I was actually the first person to predict 'St. Patrick' would be a contender and people thought I was mad ~~ one of my few good psychic moments *.* anyway yes, the first of two great explosive rock winners this year, shame we haven't had another one of those for a while. This was a brilliant top 3 (and top 4 ofc xx Never expected Dawn Richard to have done so well <3) in contrast to the last contest, 2 of them were also top 3 in my votes (PVRIS got my 8 and 'Avenir' was my 10, not often I like pure pop songs that much and French is hardly my favourite foreign language especially with pop music, but there was something about that song that I really loved, reminded me a bit of Milky Chance) and 'TV' made my votes as well. My 12 went to Terra Avium with Power Glove's 'Crypt', the first of many songs from Terra Avium that I stanned this year (they ended up having 4 of my top 8 songs of the year ), always love a good spooky instrumental *.* also still big love for my 7 pointer 'Hula Hoop' by Brenmar. 5th to 7th place in the final were all future UK hits, 2 of them were good and one of them very much not so (I didn't need to be reminded again that that horrendous version of 'Show Me Love' existed).

73: Kinda have to agree with Liam here that this is one of the most :/ cases of BJSC picking the wrong winner, I'm not really a huge fan of either 'Raindrops' or 'Air It All Out' but the latter would have meant so much more as a BJSC winner, while it was taking the piss a bit that 'Raindrops' was even allowed to be in the contest after being vetoed just one month earlier. As a song 'Raindrops' is not the worst winner ever but it's certainly nothing special. Again 2 of my top 3 were songs I already knew - gave 10 to Everything Everything's 'Distant Past', a similar case to 'O.N.E.' (although a much more recent release) and again another one I was amazed to see making the top 10 *.* and my 8 was George Maple's gorgeous 'Vacant Space' which was another one I had as a potential myself earlier. My top marks however went to a spooky instrumental for the second month in a row, this time 'EXHUME' by Sidewalks And Skeletons, another fantastic Aeroche entry which ended up in 4th place, miiiiiles better than all of the top 3

72 & 73 had two of N DNTN's best ever entries (18+'s 'Dry' and Swet Shop Boys' 'Batalvi') but they both DNQed. N DNTN then got back to the final with an absolutely terrible song in the next contest, then DNQed again in 75 when they sent something good again. K then ~

Looking back at the BJSC 73 semi-final scoreboards, I forgot how horrendous those results were - of the songs I voted for in the semi, only 3 of them qualified. That did include my 12 and my 8 but they were literally in the last 2 qualifying slots, only my 2 pointer was a comfortable qualifier.

Posted by: SevenSees 16th September 2017, 12:00 AM

People is really good <3 revisited it after Cody sent Weekends and it sounded even better than I remember!

St. Patrick a top class pop rock banger and one I still often go back to

Raindrops isn't terrible but quite a forgettable winner in the grand scheme of things, Air It All Out should've probably taken it although I remember 73 having plenty of other amazing tracks like Electric Love, Distant Past, Yours Truly and Major Happy *.*

Posted by: Jade 16th September 2017, 12:38 AM

Oh I feel like I've heard 'Open Season' at least a few times before. It ranks just above the Skall winner for giving me similar vibes but being a touch more memorable. For some reason the chorus has stood out over time, I feel like the words 'arbitrary road' in particular help it to stick out in the way it does for me. Lovely production and vocals anyway, 'tis a nice song to listen to while chilling out. I also know and like 'Shut Up And Dance' and 'Complete' - an interesting choice from Terra Avium here! A real gem that I discovered through an old Now album, I believe 55.

I agree that 'People' isn't really a patch on 'Weekends' which received one of my medal positions this year. Lmao at LINES pretending that their musical past never happened through that old moniker *_* the production and regular vocals are fine but the high pitched vox are a bit jarring. There are some great entries elsewhere, I know and like: 'Save Me' (good Ramrynia entry alert), 'Runaway (U & I)' my 2015 EOY #1, 'Christine' (I discovered Christine & The Queens through later entry 'Saint Claude' though), 'O.N.E.', 'Someday' (Bray told me to check this out 'cause he thought it'd be up my street and it v much was *.*), 'Drop The Game', 'Moptop Tweenybop (My Hair's Too Long)' (absolutely iconic) and 'Blue Lips'.

BJSC 72 - now this is more like it *.* 'St. Patrick' is an absolutely storming song. Love the production as you pointed out and the lyrics are superb as well. It was Hushkanukia's highest finishing song in my 2015 EOY despite me not even being in the contest at the time. Also... #neverforget the iconic moment when Hushkanukia winning got that mention on a Wikipedia article *_* Elsewhere in that contest, I love 'TV' which also did well in my EOY ('Electrical' by her is really good too), 'Tide: The Paradox Effect' was in my top 10 of the year so yup very much a fan, that song is so special ~ immense structure and video <3 one of the earliest memories I have on plug.dj of a BJSC song being played on there. 'Somebody' and 'Rumors' were both fab songs that had commercial success, 'Hula Hoop' is a jam, 'Crypt' is spoopy wonderfulness, 'Yoohoo' is an amazing dance song and I was shocked to find out that it DNQed, 'Adelante' is a bonafide dance classic ofc, 'Dry' is some quirky brilliance (can sadly see why it DNQed) and I love me a bit of The Flavr Blue as well - I wanted to send them until I found out they had already been sent!

I am in the club of people who would have MUCH rather seen 'Air It All Out (7th Heaven Club Mix)' win BJSC 73. 'Raindrops' is a fine song but 'Air It All Out' is a total throw your hands up in the air moment of immense euphoria, it will always bring me so much joy I should have joined one contest earlier so it would've won </3 Elsewhere, other faves are 'Somebody Like You', 'EXHUME' which I believe is the first witch house song I ever heard and sought out more on the back of it, 'Distant Past', 'Treat Me Like Fire', 'What You Do' (underrated Dan entry!!), 'Running Behind', 'Intoxicated', 'Major Happy', 'I Kamíla' (!!! iconic debut), 'Flutterwonder', 'The Lom', 'Magnetic Nights', 'Cassiopeia' and 'Laplander' ~ recognising loads of these now because of plug.dj/TBO/Rejects from that year.

Looking forward to reliving my debut contest tomorrow!

01. Persephonia // Jay Dabhi and Moises Modesto - Cry For Freedom [BJSC 67]
02. Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
03. Herzebania // Agnes - Release Me [BJSC 13]
04. Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
05. Hushkanukia // PVRIS - St. Patrick [BJSC 72]
06. Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times (feat. Jodie Connor) [BJSC 25][/b]
07. FSR Rontvia // RAM and Susana - RAMelia (Tribute To Amelia) [BJSC 64]
08. Fljótavík // Vaults - Cry No More [BJSC 54]
09. B.a.N.G // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
10. Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]

11. Trifoski // The Kite String Tangle - Given The Chance [BJSC 55]
12. Syndare // Belanger - Take Me Home [BJSC 57]
13. Bøtanikkä // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
14. Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]
15. B.a.N.G // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
16. Mdiče // Röyksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15]
17. Aeroche // Trentemøller - Moan (feat. Ane Trolle) [BJSC 46]
18. FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
19. Altyr Muunilinst // Blonde - I Loved You (feat. Melissa Steel) [BJSC 69]
20. Mdiče // V V Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]

21. Kingdom of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
22. Elëdan [π] // Cut Copy - Meet Me In A House Of Love [BJSC 60]
23. Aeroche // Kate Boy - Northern Lights [BJSC 51]
24. FARC // SOHN - Artifice [BJSC 62]
25. Aeroche // A. G. Cook - Beautiful [BJSC 66]
26. Republic of Adonia // Josef Salvat - Open Season [BJSC 70]
27. Skall // Postiljonen - Supreme [BJSC 54]
28. Aeroche // TR/ST - Sulk [BJSC 47]
29. Elëdan [π] // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
30. N DNTN // Hervé and Zebra Katz - Tear The House Up [BJSC 65]

31. Daehun // Indila - Dernière Danse [BJSC 61]
32. Caerfyrddia // Marcel Woods - Bring It Back (feat. Vanbot) [BJSC 55]
33. Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
34. Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You (Live) [BJSC 30]
35. Quotosibb // Marina And The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
36. Mdiče // Ke$ha - TiK ToK [BJSC 18]
37. FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
38. Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
39. Elëdan [π] // RuPaul - Sissy That Walk [BJSC 63]
40. Yuxhaaq // Zoë Badwi - Freefallin [BJSC 29]

41. Elëdan [π] // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
42. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
43. Trifoski // Ghost Loft - So High [BJSC 56]
44. Daehun // SNBRN - Raindrops (feat. Kerli) [BJSC 73]
45. Elëdan [π] // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
46. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
47. #00274E // Carli - Look Up [BJSC 53]
48. Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
49. Fljótavík // Fibes, Oh Fibes! - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]
50. FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]

51. Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
52. Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
53. FSR Rontvia // Sara Bareilles - Love Song [BJSC 4]
54. Altyr Muunilinst // LINES - People (feat. Adele Kosman) [BJSC 71]
55. Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1,000 Ships [BJSC 40]
56. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
57. Hendinia // Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
58. Kopečka [Qärenfanghoney] // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
59. FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
60. Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]

61. Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
62. Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
63. Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
64. Ashton // Molly Sandén - Mitt Liv Är Mitt [BJSC 28]
65. Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
66. Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
67. FSR Rontvia // Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 17]
68. Jamvale [Mulgracia] // Michael Woods - In Your Arms (feat. Lauren Dyson) [BJSC 68]
69. Batidas // Zara Larsson - Uncover [BJSC 52]
70. Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]

71. Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
72. Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
73. Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]

Posted by: Riser 16th September 2017, 03:36 AM

Oh yeah 73 was an incredible contest which made 'Raindrops' winning all the more underwhelming!! Think my top 3 was Everything Everything, Marian Hill and BORNS, and Paulini (my 6-pointer) was a massive grower, one of the best runner-ups in BJSC anyway. Oh and shout out to Unovia sending Reigan 'All Of The Pieces', so underrated!!! Only my 4-pointer in that contest but ended up 12th in my EOY for that year!

Posted by: MoistSummerFruit 16th September 2017, 09:13 AM

QUOTE(Iz~ @ Sep 14 2017, 08:52 PM)

St. Patrick is one of the best BJSC winners ever. A stunning introduction for me to a rather good band.

Agree on you with 10cc too, that was my semi...uh... I definitely gave it some fairly significant points.

I did give my final 12 to the rather cutesy Love Is In Bloom (good pony memories) and my 10 went to the beautifully haunting Tide: The Paradox Effect but it was a very strong top 3 in my votes and this winning came out of nowhere for me because if I'd seen its true potential I'd have been so on it the month before

Posted by: danG 16th September 2017, 09:46 AM

well I suppose I should comment so at least one person here prefers 'Raindrops' to 'Air It All Out', I was living for that kind of dance at the time so regardless of whether it should have got vetoed it was my favourite song in that contest.

not keen on 'People' or 'St. Patrick' (they're both okay) so that was the first great winner that year.

Posted by: MoistSummerFruit 16th September 2017, 09:52 AM

You are reet tbh, Dan! Bandwagoning probably helped Priest Patrick to win. It's not great

Posted by: ʟɪɴᴅs. 16th September 2017, 10:19 AM

PVRIS cannot be topped tbh, I remember following that entire contest as it was the one before my debut and ultimately made me want to sign up, like I was thrilled to see one of my favourite bands storm like that so unexpectedly bc at that time they weren't all that know at all and had only just released their first album a few months before.

Posted by: Iz~ 16th September 2017, 10:26 AM

QUOTE(MoistSummerFruit @ Sep 16 2017, 10:52 AM)

Posted by: mdh 16th September 2017, 10:30 AM

QUOTE(Cucumberella @ Sep 15 2017, 09:44 PM)

really like all 3 of those, but SNBRN was such an uninspired move by the mods especially with it being previously vetoed! omg tho Adonia's entry in BJSC 71



which is by far and AWAY one of my favourite discoveries in BJSC ever

Posted by: danG 16th September 2017, 11:10 AM

QUOTE(MoistSummerFruit @ Sep 16 2017, 10:52 AM)

Posted by: Cucumberella 16th September 2017, 11:18 AM

i think we got the right winner in the end in bjsc 72, altho i was hoping danaelanda cud've potentially done it

Posted by: King Rollo 16th September 2017, 07:25 PM

74. Persephonia - Habib Galbi - A-WA


This contest marked the introduction of the current format of 41 or 42 songs in the final. A-WA finished 27 points ahead of the hosts Daehun's song 2080-luvulla by Sanni. Pedestrian At Best by Courtney Barnett was 3rd for Unovia.

This is just the sort of song BJSC was made for. It's a Yemeni folk song with just a hint of ska music in its sound. Very good. A-WA means 'yes' in Arabic and the Israeli group is made up of the three Haim sisters,not the only group where that is the case.

8.8 out of 10.

Posted by: Cody Lukasiak 16th September 2017, 07:32 PM

I forgot my votes for this but I remember them being so misguided I think this was before I paid attention to the general scheme of the competition. It's a decent winner for sure. A bit too niche at times but it sounded pretty good! Persephonia have sent much better tracks in the upcoming contests though.

I think my entry as a debut was a bit "testing the waters" and it didn't do that well in retrospect, but it's still a cool track. It did kinda pave the way for future entries, they were anthemic and it was bridging the gap between hipster and mainstream.

Posted by: King Rollo 17th September 2017, 06:29 PM

75. Kylienips - Sorry - Meg Myers


Amongst the entries this time were future top 5 hit You Don't Own Me by Grace and Daphne and Celeste's comeback single,You And I Alone,but it was Meg Myers who triumphed by a huge 66 point margin with You by Etienne De Crecy and Madeline Follin in 2nd place for Espen and CamelPhat's Paradigm 3rd (#00274E). This was ever present Kylienips first win at the 75th attempt.

The sound of Meg Myers taking deep breaths in between each line on the verses was a bit distracting but I like the bridge and especially the big chorus with its wall of sound. This is a good pop/rock song.

9 out of 10.

Posted by: danG 17th September 2017, 06:55 PM

Never got that entry (didn't feel like a winning contender to me until everyone seemed to love it) but it was great seeing Mikey's efforts finally being rewarded with a victory. The rest of that top 3 was amaazing too so I'd have taken those over Sorry (and Espen still hasn't won to date! )

Posted by: Mart!n 17th September 2017, 06:58 PM

That was my finest hour, I cannot even top it.

Posted by: King Rollo 18th September 2017, 05:54 PM

76. Aquafina - Easy Love - Sigala


Christine and the Queens,Anne-Marie and Tame Impala all finished in the middle of the pack while Awa was 11th but this appears to be a different Awa to the one who won BJSC74. Sigala won with a record points score of 477, 118 points ahead of Play My Drum by Sandra Lyng (Tinnmark). Kove's Hurts was 3rd for Aeroche.

Easy Love is of course familiar to me as it got to no.1 two months after this contest. I like all the instrumentation but the vocals are quite painful to listen to. Michael Jackson must have been spinning in his grave when this came out. An instrumental version would have got a higher score from me.

6.7 out of 10.

Posted by: Cucumberella 18th September 2017, 05:56 PM

easy love is shite.

Posted by: SevenSees 18th September 2017, 06:04 PM

Deadwater was the real winner

Posted by: dandy* 18th September 2017, 06:05 PM

QUOTE(Cucumberella @ Sep 18 2017, 06:56 PM)

Posted by: Iz~ 18th September 2017, 06:09 PM

Screw Easy Love. I would have loved it so much more had Sandra Lyng won, not only was Easy Love uninspired through sampling and about to be a hit (I swear, had I not been on holiday that confirmation week I'd have laid down fire in the mod forum to try and get it out), we'd also have had Tinnmark finally winning with a rather inspired and lovely pop track. And then Sigala gets to be the biggest winner ever... nah. Aquafina would still have had one legitimate winner, had the butterfly effect not been changed too much.

I love Sorry a lot, it's one of my favourite winners and a nice one for Kylienips, but it was unfortunate that Espen were so close with another good (but not quite as) track. But then they should have won 93.

Posted by: Chez Wombat 18th September 2017, 06:34 PM

I did and still do enjoy Easy Love, but it is a very uninspired winner to have the points record as it was clearly a big hit in the making from the moment it premiered. Though I wasn't a massive fan of it's nearest challengers either, a lot of my favourites from that contest were lower down the leaderboard.

I did love this period in 2015 though, gives me nice memories of doing my MA, and still love most of my entries here even though none did hugely well, 76 was when I sent my favourite entry ever, Two Steps From Hell's Miracles The foreign music was generally great as well, Habib Galbi is a classic winner (indeed as he said, 2015 was definitely the year of #TerraPhonia, I gave them a stupid;y high amount of points this year) and 75 had a lot of tunes too - Sorry I believe was the first winner correctly predicted by plug.dj stats! (These listen-throughs started to become more of a thing around this time, I wonder how I managed without them before, they are very fun).

Posted by: Doctor Blind 18th September 2017, 07:27 PM

Both “Easy Love” and “Peanut Butter Jelly” really remind me of being in Northumberland that August, both were pretty much constantly on Radio 1. Apparently “Easy Love” was put together after a binge on Desperados which is kind of APT I think.

Posted by: Cody Lukasiak 18th September 2017, 07:28 PM

I'm actually wondering what could be the most hated winner of all time? It seems like it's between Easy Love, In Your Arms & Raindrops.

Posted by: danG 18th September 2017, 07:55 PM

QUOTE(Cody Lukasiak @ Sep 18 2017, 08:28 PM)

Posted by: gooddelta 18th September 2017, 08:04 PM

QUOTE(danG @ Sep 18 2017, 08:55 PM)

Posted by: ʟɪɴᴅs. 18th September 2017, 09:04 PM

Honestly PVRIS and Meg Myers are my favourite winners ever. I don't think there's been one since that's even compared to me, most of the time I don't really get the winners and they're sorta average at best for me but not these two! I miss those sorta contests and I'd only just debuted at that point

Posted by: King Rollo 19th September 2017, 06:49 PM

77. Aquafina - Safe With You - Alex Metric & Jacques Lu Cont featuring Malin


A very close contest with just six points separating the top 3. Aquafina retained their title with Ponibbi's Heartskip 2nd for Aeroche and Get This Right by Koven in 3rd place for Altyr Muunilinst.

This is a big surprise for me. I was completely unaware that I had entered a former winner into BJSC98. Jacques Lu Cont is Stuart Price aka The Thin White Duke whose remix of Silver Screen Shower Scene I entered into the last contest. The fact that no one pointed this out on my national thread makes me think that none of you were aware either. I can detect his sound on parts of this song. It's a good piece of dance/pop. Malin is normally part of the Swedish duo 'Niki and the Dove'.

8.7 out of 10.

Posted by: MoistSummerFruit 19th September 2017, 06:50 PM

QUOTE(King Rollo @ Sep 16 2017, 08:25 PM)

Posted by: MoistSummerFruit 19th September 2017, 06:51 PM

QUOTE(Cody Lukasiak @ Sep 16 2017, 08:32 PM)

I forgot my votes for this but I remember them being so misguided I think this was before I paid attention to the general scheme of the competition. It's a decent winner for sure. A bit too niche at times but it sounded pretty good! Persephonia have sent much better tracks in the upcoming contests though.

I think my entry as a debut was a bit "testing the waters" and it didn't do that well in retrospect, but it's still a cool track. It did kinda pave the way for future entries, they were anthemic and it was bridging the gap between hipster and mainstream.

Posted by: dandy* 19th September 2017, 06:53 PM

Safe With You is excellent, one of my favourite songs to have won but it was just sooooooo cheap at the time. Essentially a blatant veto when released and then a delayed wait for a clever submission strategy.

I learned from it and am still planning on trying Susanne Sundfør's 'Kamikaze' in 10 contests time.

Posted by: Doctor Blind 19th September 2017, 06:58 PM

QUOTE(dandy* @ Sep 19 2017, 07:53 PM)

Posted by: MoistSummerFruit 19th September 2017, 06:58 PM

QUOTE(King Rollo @ Sep 18 2017, 06:54 PM)

Posted by: Doctor Blind 19th September 2017, 07:05 PM

QUOTE(MoistSummerFruit @ Sep 19 2017, 07:58 PM)

Three (more or less) back to back Aquafina wins - and WOULD have been if I had been in the third contest - when will yo faves??

Posted by: King Rollo 19th September 2017, 07:06 PM

We'll cover all that tomorrow.

Posted by: dandy* 19th September 2017, 07:08 PM

QUOTE(MoistSummerFruit @ Sep 19 2017, 07:58 PM)

Three (more or less) back to back Aquafina wins - and WOULD have been if I had been in the third contest - when will yo faves??

Posted by: Cody Lukasiak 19th September 2017, 07:37 PM

omg we're getting to THAT contest soon, the cringe

Posted by: danG 19th September 2017, 07:39 PM

QUOTE(MoistSummerFruit @ Sep 19 2017, 07:58 PM)

Posted by: King Rollo 19th September 2017, 07:45 PM

I thought you would have been the most likely person to know,Dan.

Posted by: danG 19th September 2017, 07:49 PM

The campaign for 'Silver Screen Shower Scene' to win Rejects begins here.

Posted by: Brébino 20th September 2017, 06:38 AM

I pointed out on plug.dj that Thin White Duke was Jacques Lu Cont! Never mentioned it on here tho IIRC ~ (his best work is 'Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat)' under the Les Rythmes Digitales alias though *.*)

Need to catch up with this thread again ~

Posted by: MoistSummerFruit 20th September 2017, 12:27 PM

QUOTE(danG @ Sep 19 2017, 08:39 PM)

You do realise Important would have only came 2nd if Lee hadn't fixed the results, right? So that's wrong.

Absolutely love 'Easy Love', though its appearance in the contest was a bit questionable as it was starting to gain traction - I think it was on the R1 playlist and tipped as a potential future UK #1 before the contest even ended.

'Safe With You' is another enjoyable winner, and I was aware of Jacques Lu Cont and Thin White Duke being one and the same just didn't bother to point it out to you. A bit of a controversial winner though with it being quite well known 2 years prior to its appearance, and also (allegedly) Aeroche would have actually won if Lee counted the late votes.

Posted by: Doctor Blind 20th September 2017, 12:38 PM

QUOTE(JosephStyles @ Sep 28 2015, 08:44 PM)

Posted by: MoistSummerFruit 20th September 2017, 12:47 PM

I couldn't find that bjsc to see the points totals :/

Good luck judging the winners of that one when the thread has been archived

It was Mulgracia's and Aquafina's at 1 and 2 - the songs will be listed in the predicta thread.

Posted by: leewallace 20th September 2017, 01:35 PM

QUOTE(Doctor Blind @ Sep 20 2017, 01:38 PM)

Posted by: gooddelta 20th September 2017, 01:45 PM

QUOTE(Brébino @ Sep 20 2017, 07:38 AM)

Posted by: Doctor Blind 20th September 2017, 02:07 PM

He also produced Get to Heaven by Everything Everything, which is a fantastic album!

Posted by: King Rollo 20th September 2017, 05:44 PM

78. Mulgracia - Fuel To The Fire - Rationale


And so we come to what seems to be the most controversial contest so far. I think Mulgracia are the first country to win under two different names. They also won as Jamvale. Rationale finished 13 points ahead of Important by Mz.007 representing hosts Aquafina who were subsequently disqualified. Hurt Me by Lapsley (Joedonia) was moved up to 2nd place and Tiny Death's Ocean made the podium for Persephonia. I didn't know the story behind the scandal when I spotted this a few days ago but from what people have now posted on here today,I now understand what happened.

Rationale puts in a cracking vocal performance on 'Fuel To The Fire' but the song itself wasn't particularly memorable. He was born as Tinashe Fazakerly in Zimbabwe.

8.4 out of 10.

Posted by: MoistSummerFruit 20th September 2017, 06:03 PM

What do you think o Mz007 Important btw out of 10?

Posted by: King Rollo 20th September 2017, 06:26 PM

I've just listened to it now. Exruciating. About 2 out of 10. I don't like most rap music,sorry.

Posted by: Doctor Blind 20th September 2017, 06:26 PM

Not a particularly big fan of “Fuel To The Fire” unfortunately, would have far preferred “Hurt Me”.

Posted by: MoistSummerFruit 20th September 2017, 06:33 PM

Rationale isn't reet up me street tbh, find it a bit borin

Posted by: King Rollo 21st September 2017, 06:04 PM

79. Aeroche - Heaven - Shaun Frank and Kshmr featuring Delaney Jane


A sixth win for Aeroche as Shaun Frank and Kshmr finished 17 points ahead of Circles by Truls (Kluminican Republic). Waves by Dance With The Dead was 3rd for Persephonia.

Heaven has some good moments but it sounds like a lot of other songs from the last few years. Shaun Frank and Kshmr have both co-written no.1 singles (Closer and Tsunami).

7.8 out of 10.

Posted by: Dobbo 21st September 2017, 06:26 PM

Ah we are at last into the era since Dobago joined

(I have been following this thread btw Rollo & have made some great discoveries along the way, great work with this!)

I remember that 78 contest (my first one) very well indeed & was thinking at the time "is there always this much drama?" Personally I MUCH preferred Important as a winner but shame that wasn't to be...

Heaven is pretty good too, don't revisit it all that often but good to hear on a shuffle.

Posted by: SevenSeize 21st September 2017, 06:37 PM

'Fuel To The Fire' defying all the haters to win *.* a majestic tune + i can't get enough of his voice

Important was of course shite, that being thrown off the scoreboard entirely is probably the funniest moment in BJSC history!

oh yeah and that allowed this song to squeeze into the Top 5 which was pretty awesome too-

Posted by: SevenSeize 21st September 2017, 06:40 PM

oh yeah and Heaven, that song's ok but the win really should've gone to Circles #treezylove

Posted by: Doctor Blind 21st September 2017, 08:38 PM

I actually really like Heaven- anyway after a long break (extended by the shenanigans mentioned on the previous page) Aeroche hosting BJSC80 inspired me to return with a BANGAH.

Posted by: danG 21st September 2017, 10:12 PM

KSHMR also represented Danaelanda a few contests prior with the brilliant "Jammu", which gave us a surprise top 10 hit. It is also worth noting that he was formerly of the duo The Cataracs who produced US #1 and UK top 5 hit "Like A G6" for Far East Movement.

"Heaven" is brilliant and deservedly got my top marks that contest.

Posted by: mdh 22nd September 2017, 03:53 PM

Fuel To The Fire it's INCREDIBLE live

Posted by: Iz~ 22nd September 2017, 03:59 PM

QUOTE(mdh @ Sep 22 2017, 04:53 PM)

Fuel To The Fire it's INCREDIBLE live

Posted by: Cucumberella 22nd September 2017, 07:43 PM

i know a lot of people wouldn't agree but 'heaven' is one of my personal finest bjsc moments was THRILLED when that won unprecedentedly and is definitely in my top 10 of my bjsc entries to date

Posted by: Doctor Blind 22nd September 2017, 08:10 PM

Looking forward to...

Posted by: King Rollo 22nd September 2017, 09:19 PM

80. #00274E - Ghost - Delta Heavy


A comfortable win for Delta Heavy who finished 65 points ahead of Lone Digger by Caravan Palace (Kluminican Republic). The splendidly named Owsey,Jernalism and Resotone were third for Terra Avium with 'I've Been Secretly Falling Apart'.

I'm a big fan of the Nero album 'Welcome Reality' and Ghost has a similar sound to it but it doesn't quite have the huge wall of sound that Nero put on their songs. Still,I like this enough to give it a score higher than 9. Delta Heavy are a British duo,Ben Hall and Simon James,and Ghost features vocals from Tanika.

9.1 out of 10.

Posted by: SevenSeize 22nd September 2017, 09:41 PM

Another one where Klum Rep should've won i reckon!

'Ghost' does sound a bit better than i remember tbf, maybe helps that the video is really really good (clippy <3)

Posted by: Dobbo 22nd September 2017, 09:43 PM

Loved Ghost at the time, proper good Dnb track but nowadays I'd say I'd much sooner listen to Lone Digger actually. Fab top 2 for the final contest of 2015.

Posted by: Chez Wombat 22nd September 2017, 09:57 PM

Ooh yay my first ever medal *.* I'd certainly recommend Owsey et al. to you, Rollo, assuming you enjoy this type of chilled, ambient sound. I still can't get over how surprising it was, I was expecting no more than a top 20 at most so the results were surreal! Was fantastic if nerve racking to experience though. I can't complain at the top 2 that beat me though, Lone Digger is a wonderful bit of electro-swing and Ghost was definitely an example of the video selling it to me - it's a good drum'n'bass track otherwise but the video with all those wonderful 90s references was a winner. It did seem to be a big talking point so I wonder if it would've done as well without it (not that I'm devaluing it, it sounded like a big hit anyway and it did get my 18 iirc).

Posted by: Liаm 22nd September 2017, 10:29 PM

Habib Galbi is FAB, definitely the best Persephonia entry and makes up for me hating their other winner It's such a bop, perfectly melds the Arabic sounds with a more Western trappy sound. Such a good winner, FARC was my 18 that month (TUNE) but I did point A-WA highly.

Sorry was another fab winner, and more special given Kylienips had to wait so long for a win! It didn't feel like a winner at all then picked up so much hype in the final week! I gave it 15, it was just pipped to the post by 1234 by Samantha Urbani for Aeroche, such perfect pop <3 Sorry is such a tune though, a powerful rocky song that has such an impossibly huge chorus.

Easy Love... well that's a dip in quality One of the worst winners of BJSC ever, certainly the worst up to this point in the retrospective. It summed up everything wrong with dance music at the time. Hideous "song", it's just a pitched looped sample and goes right through me. It's a shame my 18 (Play Mu Drum) came so close position wise but points wise Sigala trounced her :/ HOW.

Safe With You is decent, I liked it when there fuss around it a bit before it being entered, but I didn't point it. It was a good enough winner I guess but I've given it to Aeroche or Altyr outof that A battle top 3. My 18 was Unbroken by Bonnie Anderson, such a pop tune *.*

Fuel To The Fire is utter shite, i cannot abide his voice, he sounds like Cher having a stroke and the song is dull anyway. Honestly have no idea how in the f*** it won (well it technically didn't, only because of Mz 007 gate, but you know what I mean). My 18 that month was N DNTN - Every Night by Hannah Diamod I think that and Joedonia's runner-up were the only ones I voted for of that top 10, well what became the top 10 as I voted for Important too.

Heaven is a bit generic for me, not an Aeroche fave but not a terrible winner. My 18 that month came second from last (Lisa Ajax) but it rightfully should have the absolute BANGER 5 Fine Frokner by Gabrielle (that coming bloody THIRTY SECOND is honestly one of the baffling in BJSC history).

Ghost is good enough, but I didn't vote for it - I definitely agree with Nero as a comparison. My 18 did awfully again, Awoo by Lim Kim for Adonia came 35th but it did ave a deduction. Lone Digger shoudl've won that won easily, I didn't point it but it was such a huge grower post contest.


03 Hendinia // Adele - Someone Like You [BJSC 30]
04 Quotosibb // Marina & The Diamonds - Hollywood [BJSC 23]
05 Daehun // Indila - Derniere Danse [BJSC 61]
06 Kopecka // Loreen - Sober [BJSC 38]
07 Eledan // Ronya - Hyperventilating [BJSC 44]
08 Hendinia: Ricki-Lee - Raining Diamonds [BJSC 39]
09 Bhangra // Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice [BJSC 3]
10 Mdice // Ke$ha - Dolla/Tik Tok [BJSC 18]
11 Fljótavík // Foxes - Youth [BJSC 41]
12 Eledan // RuPaul - Sissy That Walk [BJSC 63]
13 Aeroche // A.G. Cook - Beautiful [BJSC 66]
14 Hushkanukia // PVRIS - St Patrick [BJSC 72]
15 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - The Last Time [BJSC 31]
16 Hendinia // Roll Deep - Good Times [BJSC 25]
17 Mdiče // VV Brown - Shark In The Water [BJSC 16]
18 Kathaldazia // Eva Simons - Silly Boy [BJSC 19]
19 Kingdom Of Shadow // Margaret Berger - Will You Remember Me Tomorrow? [BJSC 9]
20 Kylienips // Meg Myers - Sorry [BJSC 75]
21 Batidas // Agnes Obel - Riverside [BJSC 33]

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22 B.a.N.G. // Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets [BJSC 22]
23 FSR Rontvia // Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing [BJSC 32]
24 Isconia // Lana Del Rey - Video Games [BJSC 36]
25 Batidas: Zara Larsson - Uncover [BJSC 52]
26 Nonsuch // Lily Allen - f*** You [BJSC 8]
27 Yuxhaaq // Zoe Badwi - Freefallin' [BJSC 29]
28 Mdiče // Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl [BJSC 7]
29 Numayania // Alphabeat - The Spell [BJSC 20]
30 Numayania // Dragonette - Let It Go [BJSC 43]
31 Numayania // Frida Sundemo - Indigo [BJSC 50]
32 Persephonia // A-WA - Habib Galbi [BJSC 74]
33 Altyr Muunilinst // Blonde ft. Melissa Steel - I Loved You
34 Farahtyn // Jessica Mauboy - Inescapable [BJSC 37]
35 Herzebania // Charice - Louder [BJSC 34]

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36 Ashton // Molly Sanden - Mitt liv ar mitt [BJSC 27]
37 Lorikeet // Dolly Rockers - Boys Will Be Boys [BJSC 21]
38 FSR Rontvia // Sheelah - Psycho [BJSC 26]
39 Greenfroze // Rachel Platten - 1000 Ships [BJSC 40]
40 Elëdan // Lenka - The Show [BJSC 11]
41 FSR Rontvia // RAM & Susanne - RAMelia (Tribute To Amelia) [BJSC 64]
42 Caerfyrddia // Marcel Woods ft. Vanbot - Bring It Back [BJSC 55]
43 Fljotavik // Vaults - Cry No More [BJSC 58]

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44 Kopečka // La Roux - Quicksand [BJSC 12]
45 Aeroche // Kate Boy - Northern Lights [BJSC 51]
46 Mdiče // Brandy - Right Here (Departed) [BJSC 10]
47 Aquafina // Alex Metric & Jacques Lu Cont feat. Malin - Safe With You
48 #00274E /// Carli - Look Up [BJSC 53]
49 Aeroche // Shaun Frank & KSHMR - Heaven (feat. Delaney Jane) - Heaven [BJSC 79]
50 Kopecka // Eric Saade - It's Gonna Rain [BJSC 27]
51 Elëdan // t.A.T.u. - Gomenasai [BJSC 5]
52 N DNTN // Tear The House Up - Herve x Zebra Katz [BJSC 65]
53#00274E // Delta Heavy - Ghost [BJSC 80]
54 FSR Rontvia: Beautiful Small Machines - Robots In Love [BJSC 18]
55 FSR Rontvia // Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song [BJSC 14]
56 Jamvale // Michael Woods ft Lauren Dyson - In Your Arms [BJSC 68]
57 Trifoski // Ghost Loft - So High [BJSC 56]
58 Mdiče // Britney Spears - And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix) [BJSC 1]
59 Eledan // Cut Copy - Meet Me In A House Of Love [BJSC 60]
60 Bokia // Katharine McPhee - Dangerous [BJSC 2]
61 Aeroche // Unicorn Kid - Need U [BJSC 48]
62 Aeroche // Trentemoller - Moan [BJSC 46]
63 Altyr Muunilinst // ||||| ft. Adele Kosman - People [BJSC 71]
64 FSR Rontvia // Chart Music - All My Life [BJSC 35]
65 Syndare // Belanger - Take Me Home [BJSC 57]
66 B.a.N.G. // Delphic - Halcyon [BJSC 24]
67 FARC // SOHN - Artifice [BJSC 62]
68 Mdiče // Royksopp - The Girl And The Robot [BJSC 15)
69 Ingermanlandia // Woodkid - Run Boy Run [BJSC 45]
70 Adonia // Josef Salvat - Open Season [BJSC 70]
71 Skall // Postiljonen - Supreme [BJSC 54]
72 Fljótavík // Fibes oh Fibes - Cerahtonia [BJSC 49]

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73 Trifoski - The Kite String Tangle - Given The Chance [BJSC 59]
74 Aeroche // Silk - Trust [BJSC 47]
75 Quotosibb // Beverley Knight - Black Butta [BJSC 6]
76 Botanikka // Emma Hewitt - Colours [BJSC 42]
77 Persephonia // Jay Dahbi & Moises Modesto - Cry For Freedom [BJSC 67]
78 Daehun // SNBRN ft. Kerli - Raindrops [BJSC 73]
79 Mulgracia // Rationale - Fuel To The Fire [BJSC 78]
80 Aquafina // Sigala - Easy Love [BJSC 78]

Posted by: Iz~ 22nd September 2017, 11:03 PM

Lone Digger was and still is by far the superior track, I really think that's where BJSC got it wrong, I never found Ghost to be anything more than a 6/10 (I see the Nero comparison now but it's nowhere near as good), I was disappointed the video seemed to be winning over people as well as it made me unable to shake the feeling that an inferior song was winning because of the video (as an aside: Lone Digger's video is similarly excellent and one that I should have remembered for that animated videos topic).

I do remember this contest well because I was simply stanning Lone Digger so damn hard as that first paragraph might clue you into. Terra's track was lovely also.

Posted by: MoistSummerFruit 23rd September 2017, 12:52 AM

I hate it when people vote because of a video when it is a SONG competition.

Lone Digger is thr superio song and should have won

Posted by: Doctor Blind 23rd September 2017, 04:49 AM

Obviously the video was excellent but I loved the song too so it was great to see it win.

Cannot stand electro-swing at all, so I was very pleased that Caravan Palace did not win - that would have been a massively underwhelming winner (not that most BJSC winners aren't of course!)

Posted by: King Rollo 23rd September 2017, 05:09 PM

No changes to my league table. St. Patrick (9.2) and Ghost (9.1) were the closest to making the top 10 from 71-80.

1. RAMelia (Tribute to Amelia) - RAM & Susana 10.5
2. Run Boy Run - Woodkid 10.2
3. All My Life - Chart Music 9.9
4. Someone Like You (Live) - Adele 9.7
5. The Girl And The Robot - Royksopp 9.6
6. Sadness Is A Blessing - Lykke Li 9.55
7. Halcyon - Delphic 9.5
8. Bring It Back - Marcel Woods 9.45
9. Not A Love Song - Uh Huh Her 9.4
10. Hyperventilating - Ronya 9.35

Posted by: King Rollo 23rd September 2017, 07:17 PM

81. Deandria - Sanctuary - Allie X


A first and only win for Deandria,Allie X finished with exactly 400 points,74 ahead of Crazy For You by Zonderling (Aeroche). TheFatRat's Monody was 3rd for Danaelanda.

Sanctuary is a good solid pop song,I like her vocals and the big drum sound. It sounds a bit like Chvrches. Allie X's real name is Alexandra Hughes,she comes from Canada.

8.7 out of 10.

Posted by: Klumzee 23rd September 2017, 07:39 PM

My finest moments in BJSC Truls is still a big fave of mine but doesn't quite hold the same place in my heart as Lone Digger does - I knew Circles was a big hit from the first listen whereas Lone Digger I had absolutely no idea the levels of success it'd go on toward. Plus two 2nd places in a row still sounds bizarre from a country that isn't exactly a big hitter in the BJSC world! Also I have very fond memories of 81 as it was the first and only contest I've got to host - one of the best contests in the sheer strength and depth of quality songs entered imo

Also side note: just seen that the Lone Digger video has 95 million views vs. the 2.9 million of Ghost's

Posted by: King Rollo 24th September 2017, 07:01 PM

82. Ethanola - Free Tibet - Hilight Tribe


A first win for Ethanola as Hilight Tribe finished 34 points ahead of You Got Me Baby by Lushington (Vulkyria) with Era Istrefi's Bonbon 3 points further back for Yehesi.

Free Tibet is a bit bonkers. Any winning song that has what sounds like a chainsaw being used as a musical instrument deserves a place in my top 10 so I've found a place for it. The song never stands still,there are lots of different sounds being added as it moves on. I think this is the longest winner so far. Hilight Tribe are French and have been going since the mid 90s.

9.47 out of 10.

Posted by: danG 24th September 2017, 07:25 PM

'Free Tibet' *_*

That winning was one of the best moments in BJSC history - and in fact all of that top 3 are brilliant.

Me getting my first top 3 the contest before with 'Monody' is one of my personal best moments too, I didn't expect it too (all of my top 3 hits came as surprises actually).

Posted by: Iz~ 24th September 2017, 07:48 PM

Thank God Free Tibet won because the two it beat are two of the most horrendously overrated songs to ever be entered to BJSC, can't stand either. Free Tibet itself is quite the fabulous journey and really stands out in the winner's list.

QUOTE(Klumzee @ Sep 23 2017, 08:39 PM)

Also side note: just seen that the Lone Digger video has 95 million views vs. the 2.9 million of Ghost's

Posted by: Dobbo 24th September 2017, 07:53 PM

Incredible winner. Also best top 2 ever.

Posted by: Chez Wombat 24th September 2017, 08:05 PM

Free Tibet remains a true MOMENT, was stunning seeing an 8+ minute psytrance song actually appeal enough to win, it was the high of what was a very diverse year of winners looking back.

Posted by: #CodyDecides 24th September 2017, 08:06 PM

Amazing winner, but I don't really have fond memories of this contest as a whole. Next.

Posted by: King Rollo 25th September 2017, 06:31 PM

83. Yehesi - 10,000 Luchtballonnen - K3


I'm surprised 'This Girl' by Kungs vs Cookin' On 3 Burners could only finish 7th. Instead,you preferred K3 who finished 38 points ahead of Mendoza representing Cadelicia with Love Druggie (Addict). Feel by Mahmut Orhan was 3rd for Dobago.

10,000 Luchtballonnen is a light,happy song. A bit cheesy,but I don't mind a bit of cheese now and again. According to their wiki page,their music is aimed at pre-adolescent children. They are named K3 after their original members Karen,Kristel and Kathleen. There was a complete clear out of members in 2015,presumably because they were getting on a bit so the line-up that won BJSC is a new one.

9 out of 10.

Posted by: lotita 25th September 2017, 06:37 PM

K3 is still so iconic *.*

Posted by: Cameron 25th September 2017, 07:15 PM

AN ICON.

Posted by: King Rollo 26th September 2017, 06:59 PM

84. FARC - Save It - Salt Ashes


Salt Ashes won by a huge margin of 133 points with All Night Long by Rochelle in 2nd place for the reigning champions Yehesi and Shosholoza by The Flavor in 3rd place (Vulkyria).

There's nothing wrong with this song and I can get why many of you voted for it but for me after listening to one minute,I knew what the rest of the song would sound like. As you probably know by now,I like unpredictable music so I can't give this a high score. Salt Ashes' real name is Veiga Sanchez. She doesn't have a wiki page but the biography I have found for her says she was born in 2013 and is 4 years old. Some amendment may be needed there.

6.9 out of 10.

Posted by: Cucumberella 26th September 2017, 07:01 PM

i rly like salt ashes but save it is my least fave of her entries to bjsc (still good tho) - omg rochelle shuda won, f***ing FLAWLESS song

Posted by: Dobbo 26th September 2017, 07:09 PM

Had no idea that song had a video! Brilliant winner, that's the type of pop I get behind.

Posted by: King Rollo 27th September 2017, 06:24 PM

85. Beaverdonia - Aide - Bang La Decks


A first win for Beaverdonia as Aide finished 30 points ahead of Feeling Electric by Parade Of Lights (Medhelnia). Plaitum's Jagwa was 3rd for N DNTN.

I like this one a lot with its combination of brass instruments,drums and electronic production. Bang La Decks are a pair of Greek DJs.

9.3 out of 10.

Posted by: King Rollo 28th September 2017, 05:05 PM

86. Pupok - Give Love A Try -Aelyn


And it's a first win also for Pupok as Aelyn finished 25 points ahead of 'Hey' by Willa (Altyr Muunilinst). Blush by TP4Y was 3rd for Yehesi.

Any trance tune will get a high score from me. This is a great song which I enjoyed but not unique enough to make my top 10. Aelyn is from Kiev and her full name is Alyona Samoylenko.

9.2 out of 10.

Posted by: Dobbo 28th September 2017, 06:13 PM

2 amazing winners there. I think the Altyr deduction was only in the Semi iirc so it didn't affect their final performance.

'86 especially had tonnes of great stuff entered.

Posted by: danG 28th September 2017, 06:24 PM

Altyr were definitely not deducted in the final.

I don't think we've ever had a case of a song winning due to late or non-voting in the main contest, yet it has happened quite a few times in spin-offs.

Great winning entry there

Posted by: #CodyDecides 28th September 2017, 06:25 PM

Both were such strong contests but I barely paid attention in 86 for obvious reasons

Welp, scared for tomorrow.

Posted by: King Rollo 28th September 2017, 07:01 PM

Thanks for pointing that out. I see now the 15% reduction referred to the semi-final score for Altyr. I've edited my post.

Posted by: Conderella 28th September 2017, 07:19 PM

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