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Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Norway

When Rybak brought 'Fairytale' to Eurovision, it was clear he'd be leaving with the trophy. And he's quickly become Eurovision royalty. Like Johnny Logan...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Switzerland

This one starts dark and dramatic, but soon descends into what sounds like yet another Swiss non-qualifier. I've heard this sort of thing so often...
Sennek

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 8 – Belgium

Both parts of Belgium seem to be getting this contest at last.  After all, even the UK is borrowing one of their backing singers. Sennek...
Slovenia

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Slovenia

Starting out like New Order's magnificent Blue Monday, this 'song' soon heads in a very different direction. Slovenia never really seemed to get Eurovision. It...
Alekseev

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 7 – Belarus

Now, as I am away for the weekend you’ll be pleased to know that I knocked this up when sober so ... This is a...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Denmark

What is it with Danish Eurovision entries? They always sound solidly professional. Someone works overtime to get the very best from both singer and...

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 6 – Azerbaijan

Despite being wonderfully grumpy on here over the years and in life in general, I do love the contest. It’s a showcase of songwriting...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Israel

Of all the performers taking part in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, Netta is the one I see as being truly able to use...
Cesar Sampson

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 5 – Austria

Cesar Sampson, Austrian through and through, has got this song, right, and he’s trying to meld two of Austria’s favourite styles of music ......

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – France

It has become a tradition that fans love the French Eurovision entry. No matter what - even when last year they entered a lovely...