JosephBoone

I love this, particularly the single mix. I'm annoyed this version isn't on Spotify!

Mystical Magical 33rd on HHUK now, nice to see it at a more respectable position.

Was Elton really that desperate for a #1 when he'd just had two others in quick succession?

I don't believe so, unfortunately! Is that not just the same as bookmarking?

New peak for Mystical Magical!

Jo's in hospital for her back, I hope she's okay and makes a speedy recovery :(

Soundtrack single from F1 The Movie. Lush track!

My top 2 revealed first

The equivalent Monday saw 80k for #200 and 142k for #50 so not quite so drastic.

Fewer big hits capturing the zeitgeist. Streams aren't down at the bottom end, it's just more spread out

Cyprus - there's a good song in there somewhere but I don't think it quite lives up to his potential. Vocals shaky too

Switzerland - I like the dramatic part in the middle, breaks up what would otherwise be a relatively pedestrian ballad, lovely track

Croatia - don't quite know what to make of that! Unusual song, I like parts of it, not so keen on other parts. May need another listen but I'll remember that more than most tonight! (and tbf he could've brought the worst song of the night and I'd still want him in the final for... reasons x)

Netherlands - the beginner-level French took me out a little but a nice song, above average I think

Albania - really interesting song, captivating performance, strong vocals, enjoyed that more than I expected!

San Marino - song is a little weak but it's still fun and the performance elevates it

Azerbaijan - those vocals were bad, the song has potential but the vocals in the verses kill it stone dead

Italy - I like how understated this is, it's really nice!

Belgium - the production is really great, strong performance, vocals in the lower register were pretty weak so I didn't really get into it until the falsetto arrived

Norway - FINALLY a great song!!!! Much more like it! Need this through pls x

Portugal - veeeeery forgettable but it's pleasant, that's all I can say about it really

Sweden - sorry this still goes way over my head, it's not enjoyable at all 😭

Ukraine - not for me I'm afraid, not totally awful but not particularly memorable

Spain - this song feels very dated but my god she's serving the hell out of it

Estonia - I can see the appeal, it's catchy! Borders too much on annoying for me though