Colm

Welcome to the second edition of Spolidifestivalen - the imperial selection competition to decide our entry to the upcoming BuzzJack Song Contest 179 being hosted by our esteemed ally Jadakissnia. Our 3 finalists have been selected to reflect the tastes of that great nation. Please give them your full attention and choose your favourite. ✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇ Entry number one Lolita Zero - Not Your Mother 2022 Our first finalist is former Lithuanian hopeful for Eurovision 2022, Lolita Zero, ✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇ Entry number two Tracey Thorn - It's All True 2007 Our second is celebrated vocalist Tracy Thorn who took a 25 year gap between her first and second solo single releases. ✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇✇ Entry number three Jay-Jay Johanson - Déjà Vu 2002 Lastly, we have Swedish artist Jay-Jay Johanson, who is primarily a singer songwriter but released an album of classic synth-pop in 2002.

Well done Jade. 😍

😱 Thank you so much, S2

Last place here I come.

For some reason the chat text box isn't working for me. Have I been banned? 😭

I'm up for a Sunday listen through.

Omg. Wow. I'd been berating myself all week for not returning with something more competitive.

Atrocious running order spot killed off the chances of a Spodic qualification. Hoping not to come last.

I Can't Break Down is great too.

I never really liked Breathe.

All The Things She Said is simply the best pop song of the 00s. I could listen to that instrumental breakdown for hours. 2003 was a great year for number 1s.

My Immortal was incredible. I preferred the album version.

is this happening?

Wow. What a great top 7.

I'll join to witness the comments 😁

Great edition. The range of songs was excellent. Delighted at 9th place with a track that I have loved for over 2 decades. Well done Dr. B

Wow. Thanks for the votes, all. Glad that you enjoyed my entry

I have points!

Did you record this knife sharpening yourself? 😄

I can't abide the Beastie Boys. Looking for Love instantly struck me as an EBTG song the first time I heard it.

The Spodic Empire returning with 90s indie pop. We implore you to put us in the alt semi. Invasion otherwise.

A couple of stunning singles there. I don't like Mad World as much now. At the time, it was one of my favorite singles of the decade. 2003 waa great for singles.

predictably Visage - Fade To Grey Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight Ultravox - Vienna Talking Heads - Once In A Lifetime The Jam - That's Entertainment Dire Straits - Romeo And Juliet...lost out

I have very strong opinions about what should be number 1 on this list. One of the most well constructed pop songs ever.

I don't mind Forever Love at all.