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I don’t feel nostalgic about Windows 98 because at that time it didn’t even exist in my country 😂 #TeamXP

Me before the event: can’t wait, I have a thousand options. Me when the event starts: I just need to remember.

1–15 (Top Tier)Fljótavík :: Faouzia – DON'T EVER LEAVE ME – Heart-wrenching vocals, emotional depth, likely top points. Cheiron :: First Aid Kit – Out Of My Head – Folk-pop with nostalgic hooks, instantly memorable. Sovarasma :: DAVID BORING – Jenny Rotten – Indie-electro, quirky and catchy, stands out sonically. Bøtanikkä :: LA NIÑA – FIGLIA D' 'A TEMPESTA – Dramatic and theatrical, very memorable. Ajanaeda :: Florence Road – Storm Warnings – Emotional storytelling, strong vocal performance. Zephyra Continuum :: Electrotête – I Love You (Cubic 22 Remix) – Fun electro/dance vibe, energetic and accessible. Ben's Sanctuary :: Kai Tracid – 4 Just 1 Day – Classic trance energy, club-friendly but fan-beloved. Land of DW :: Csaknekedkislány – Minden Mozog – Dreamy indie sound, gentle and charming. Herbilore :: Mia Wray – Only Love – Minimalist pop with strong emotional resonance. Summericia :: Denis Dekay – Don't Leave – Heartfelt ballad, likely to appeal to fans emotionally. Deandria :: Merina Gris – Mejor* – Latin rhythm, fun and danceable, approachable. Juranabaijan :: Angie – Poco Poco – Quirky, playful, leaves a smile. Terra Avium :: yeule – Veil Of Darkness – Dark, experimental, appeals to niche fans. POPHub :: Le Manou – Fille À Papa – Catchy with character, memorable chorus. Jadakissnia :: TRAITRS – The Lovely Wounded – Darker vibe, emotional depth, strong character. 16–25 (Mid Tier)Cor Lupus :: Kyra Machida – Blonde – Stylish, indie-pop flair, approachable but not a standout for all fans. Mothertopia :: Kelly Lee Owens – Higher – Electronic elegance, appreciated by niche fans. Jupiterdonia :: Ancient Umbra – Iron Will – Atmospheric, dramatic, will appeal to experimental lovers. Yehesi :: Suzane – Champagne – Fun pop energy, slightly repetitive but enjoyable. Cumulonimbia :: umiña – spiral – Ambient/experimental, appreciated by a smaller audience. The Spodic Empire :: Wubble-U – Petal (English Rose Pruned) – Indie quirkiness, may polarize voters. Aeroche :: KING BOOO! – Tunes Since '89 – Dance/club throwback, nostalgic but less emotive. Thelonia :: LÖNA – I Never Wanna Be In Love – Pop ballad, decent emotional appeal, but lower memorability. Elëdan :: Ö – Garden Extra wet – Experimental/avant-garde, will score points only with niche fans. Lotunia :: Army Of Lovers – Love Is Blue (feat. Olya Polyakova) – Campy, theatrical, fun for some, mid-range for most. 26–35 (Lower-Mid Tier)Baleghde :: BANKS – Contaminated – Dark pop, strong but may feel repetitive for voters. Taahino :: mi.a – Ophelia – Minimalist pop, niche appeal, might get a few points. Danæviia :: Maruja – Look Down On Us – Indie/alternative, appreciated by some, overlooked by others. Dalisska :: Storefront Church – The High Room – Experimental, artistic but limited broad appeal. Trifoski :: LustSickPuppy – RIDE IT – Edgy and niche, polarizing style. Hushkanukia :: Valencia Grace – Lucky You're A Star – Minimalist indie, charming but not striking. Hendinia :: Klavdia & ARCADE – Anemos – Atmospheric, appreciated by experimental fans. Kluminican Republic :: KAS:ST – Sound Of The Soul – Techno/electronic, niche dance appeal. Scotland 2 :: underscores – Do It – Experimental, subdued, less likely to score high points. Greenfroze :: ZETAK – ARALARKO DAMA – Niche urban/electro, limited broad appeal. 36–41 (Lower Tier / Likely Few Points)Pestolia :: frutiger dillon – Windows98 – Experimental/ambient, appeals to a tiny niche. Zanmatony :: Hot Chip – Devotion – Indie-electro, well-produced but may feel safe. Neliönoir :: FAUST – Dies Irae – Dark, extreme, very niche. Séyetana :: Myuk – yukiuta – Minimalist/experimental, almost purely niche.

here is mine 🤭🫠 1 Ajanaeda :: Florence Road – Storm Warnings 2 Baleghde :: BANKS – Contaminated 3 Jupiterdonia :: Ancient Umbra – Iron Will 4 Séyetana :: Myuk – yukiuta 5 Herbilore :: Mia Wray – Only Love 6 Danæviia :: Maruja – Look Down On Us 7 Kluminican Republic :: KAS:ST – Sound Of The Soul 8 Hushkanukia :: Valencia Grace – Lucky You're A Star 9 Zephyra Continuum :: Electrotête – I Love You (Cubic 22 Remix) 10 Aeroche :: KING BOOO! – Tunes Since '89 11 Cheiron :: First Aid Kit – Out Of My Head 12 The Spodic Empire :: Wubble-U – Petal (English Rose Pruned) 13 Dobago :: Jamie Duffy – Solas 14 Neliönoir :: FAUST – Dies Irae 15 Greenfroze :: ZETAK – ARALARKO DAMA 16 Hendinia :: Klavdia & ARCADE – Anemos 17 Skall :: Octo Octa – Spin Girl, Let's Activate! 18 Lotunia :: Army Of Lovers – Love Is Blue (feat. Olya Polyakova) 19 Scotland 2 :: underscores – Do It 20 Cumulonimbia :: umiña – spiral 21 Dalisska :: Storefront Church – The High Room 22 Zanmatony :: Hot Chip – Devotion 23 POPHub :: Le Manou – Fille À Papa 24 Sovarasma :: DAVID BORING – Jenny Rotten 25 Deandria :: Merina Gris – Mejor* 26 Bøtanikkä :: LA NIÑA – FIGLIA D' 'A TEMPESTA 27 Ben's Sanctuary :: Kai Tracid – 4 Just 1 Day 28 Terra Avium :: yeule – Veil Of Darkness 29 Jadakissnia :: TRAITRS – The Lovely Woundedž 30 Pestolia :: frutiger dillon – Windows98 31 Fljótavík :: Faouzia – DON'T EVER LEAVE 32 Thelonia :: LÖNA – I Never Wanna Be In Love ME 33 Juranabaijan :: Angie – Poco Poco 34 Land of DW :: Csaknekedkislány – Minden Mozog 35 Summericia :: Denis Dekay – Don't Leave 36 Mothertopia :: Kelly Lee Owens – Higher 37 Yehesi :: Suzane – Champagne 38 Elëdan :: Ö – Garden Extra wet 39 Cor Lupus :: Kyra Machida – Blonde 40 Taahino :: mi.a – Ophelia 41 Trifoski :: LustSickPuppy – RIDE IT

Maybe Its more fun to spin who has to organize the next edition!! Like must!

I will be happy with this too

My winner take is Florence Road, but idk.

I’m hoping I can help push a few songs that don’t seem to have much of a chance 🥲

🌑 Paris Paloma - Scotland 1 😛

Thank you so much, Wardy, for the honest comments and for the dedication to help me and listen to everything. 🖤🤘 I chose three completely different metal songs, purely to test your taste here, and I made sure they would all be absolutely unknown to you. I could have put three stylistically similar Jelusick songs into the selection, but then I would have missed the chance to hear comments about two other types of metal. Metal is a broad genre and has a lot of subgenres, and they differ quite a bit. I specifically chose Triptykon because of the instrumental aspect and the overall atmosphere (taking inspiration from some instrumental songs that are shared here), Hallas because it has a more classy 70s style, which, as AllStar said, is more friendly, and Jelusick because it’s raw energy with a clean vocal and, in my opinion, phenomenal lyrics.

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that looks too pinky my eyes got hurt I’d avoid forums with a Barbie vibe

I’m compiling the votes and Its an anonymous event for me again ’cause I can’t remember who’s from where 🤣 Votes sent! I hope I gave a solid +18 boost to the song that completely won me over. In the end, I’m taking back what I said yesterday about this edition being overrated I’m actually now really happy with all 15 songs I gave points to, and I feel good about my votes! 😊 Now I’ll try to find the lucky recipient of my 18 points!! 🤣

A request to create a thread where all the countries are listed in alphabetical order, along with their flags and forum members behind them.

After listening to the songs, you could use a traffic light system marking them in green, yellow, or red. Though it might be painful, but funny.

Tomorrow I won’t have much time for careful listening, so I’ll listen to everything again tonight, and to be honest I’m disappointed - to me this edition isn’t strong in any way, or maybe I’m just not getting it. I’ll think a bit more about my top 10.

Okay, I’m keeping my genre promise, and here are my takes and some of what I’m listening to, but I’m not expecting anything, of course, and I’m really curious to see the comments. 𝔗𝔯𝔦𝔭𝔱𝔶𝔨𝔬𝔫 - 𝔄𝔲𝔯𝔬𝔯𝔞𝔢 🇨🇭 ℌ𝔞𝔩𝔩𝔞𝔰 - 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔄𝔰𝔱𝔯𝔞𝔩 𝔖𝔢𝔢𝔯 🇸🇪 𝔍𝔢𝔩𝔲𝔰𝔦𝔠𝔨 - 𝔇𝔦𝔢𝔡 🇭🇷

What would happen if I made a national final with 20 songs (10 metal, 10 ballads) while you waiting for the results… Would I get banned? 😂

Oh, f* 😂

wrong topic xD

Then only our birth years can be shared as a task.

hm

You all talk about ballads in a long ago time, like when the Turks advanced on Austria.

I was reading this 🙈

Sorry if I missed it, but will there be listening through?