Eurovision 2019: MY TOP 41 (with comments) || Rank ESC!

This is just my opinion, I respect all the participants and all your different opinions. Love, love, peace, peace!

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Intro song: "Dare to Dream" Eurovision 2019 theme

SONGS FEATURED
ALBANIA: Jonida Maliqi - Ktheju Tokes
ARMENIA: Srbuk - Walking Out
AUSTRALIA: Kate Miller-Heidke - Zero Gravity
AUSTRIA: Paenda - Limits
AZERBAIJAN: Chingiz Mustafayev - Truth
BELARUS: Zena - Like It
BELGIUM: Eliot - Wake Up
CROATIA: Roko Blazevic - The Dream (Heroj)
CYPRUS: Tamta - Replay
CZECH REPUBLIC: Lake Malawi - Friend of a Friend
DENMARK: Leonora Jepsen - Love is Forever
ESTONIA: Victor Crone - Storm
FINLAND: Darude & Sebastian Rejman - Look Away
FRANCE: Bilal Hassani - Roi
GEORGIA: Oto Nemsadze - Sul tsin iare (Keep On Going)
GERMANY: S!sters - Sister
GREECE: Katerine Duska - Better Love
HUNGARY: Joci Papai - Az En Apam
ISRAEL: Kobi Marimi - Home
ICELAND: Hatari - Hatrid Mun Sigra
IRELAND: Sarah McTernan - 22
ITALY: Mahmood - Soldi
LATVIA: Carousel - That Night
LITHUANIA: Jurij Veklenko (Jurijus) - Run with the Lions
MALTA: Michela Pace - Chameleon
MOLDOVA: Anna Odobescu - Stay
MONTENEGRO: D-Mol - Heaven
THE NETHERLANDS: Duncan Laurence - Arcade
NORTH MACEDONIA: Tamara Todevska - Proud
NORWAY: KEiiNO - Spirit in the Sky
POLAND: Tulia - Fire of Love (Pali Sie)
PORTUGAL: Conan Osiris - Telemoveis
ROMANIA: Ester Peony - On a Sunday
RUSSIA: Sergey Lazarev - Scream
SAN MARINO: Serhat - Say Na Na Na
SERBIA: Nevena Bozovic - Kruna
SLOVENIA: Zala Kralj & Gasper Santl (zalagasper) - Sebi
SPAIN: Miki Nunez - La Venda
SWEDEN: John Lundvik - Too Late For Love
SWITZERLAND: Luca Hanni - She Got Me
UNITED KINGDOM: Michael Rice - Bigger Than Us

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[eurovisiongal]

It's a shame I forgot to put Denmark at #38, because I had this comedy gold lined up for my comment:
"Positivity doesn't work :) if you are being beaten over the head with it :) in a very twee and obnoxious way :) even as somebody who loves that kind of thing. :)"

[arianagrande]

France was so underrated that year damn

[kotsrce]

I have really unpopular opinions but these are my top 3:
1. Czech Republic - i cant stop listening to this, it gives off amazing vibes and it for sure deserved more than 7 points from the public votes
2. Spain - again, i cant stop listening to this song and it deserved more attention
3. Switzerland - everytime i hear it i wanna get up and dance

[airellrm]

Lol at Denmark missing (I believe #38). I appreciate you putting many underrated (mainly non-qualifiers) songs higher! And finally found another person who don't overrate Cyprus, Sweden & Switzerland like the normies. I would just put Estonia much lower at 40th, otherwise a great list 😊

My Top 41 of ESC 2019 (in brackets are the difference in position before rehearsals):
41. Belgium 🇧🇪 (-2)
40. Estonia 🇪🇪 (=)
39. Montenegro 🇲🇪 (-7)
38. Switzerland 🇨🇭 (-1)
37. Cyprus 🇨🇾 (-2)
36. Finland 🇫🇮 (+2)
35. Croatia 🇭🇷 (-1)
34. Latvia 🇱🇻 (-3)
33. Malta 🇲🇹 (+8)
32. Ireland 🇨🇮 (-2)
31. Denmark 🇩🇰 (+5)
30. United Kingdom 🇬🇧 (-8)
29. Lithuania 🇱🇹 (=)
28. Sweden 🇸🇪 (-10)
27. Russia 🇷🇺 (-3)
26. San Marino 🇸🇲 (-9)
25. Israel 🇮🇱 (-10)
24. Belarus 🇧🇾 (+9)
23. Germany 🇩🇪 (+4)
22. Czech Republic 🇨🇿 (+3)
21. Moldova 🇲🇩 (+2)
20. Armenia 🇦🇲 (+8)
19. Slovenia 🇸🇮 (-5)
18. Hungary 🇭🇺 (+3)
17. Spain 🇪🇸 (+9)
16. Romania 🇷🇴 (-5)
15. Austria 🇦🇹 (-3)
14. Georgia 🇬🇪 (+6)
13. Poland 🇵🇱 (-5)
12. France 🇫🇷 (+7)
11. Portugal 🇵🇹 (-9)
10. Greece 🇬🇷 (=)
9. Norway 🇳🇴 (+4)
8. Serbia 🇷🇸 (+8)
7. Australia 🇦🇺 (-1)
6. Iceland 🇮🇸 (+1)
5. North Macedonia 🇲🇰 (+4)
4. Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 (-1)
3. Italy 🇮🇹 (+1)
2. The Netherlands 🇳🇱 (+3)
1. Albania 🇦🇱 (=)

A very competitive year before show tbh. Unfortunately, some have bad live performances. Still, a very memorable year as it's my 1st year following all the way through!

[AlirioAguero]

Thanks for sharing your opinion in an elaborate way. My list is somewhat different, but here we go:

41. Montenegro - An absolute trainwreck on stage. I can see some likability here, but it comes off as an improv group, not as trained musicians who prepared for this.

40. Finland - It's very repetitive and static. Lacks the energy and depth needed to evoke any kind of emotional response.

39. Belarus - Zena was great in live, but this is the most annoying song in the bunch. Feels cheap and has a memorable bad hook.

38. Croatia - My country, but not my choice. Roko owned the stage, but his perfect vocals couldn't distract this song from feeling pretentious and badly written (yes, Croatian lyrics are cringeworthy too).

37. Ireland - This felt just very thin and unmemorable. There is some nostalgia in a good way, but it really doesn't elevate this. The song just comes and goes.

36. Moldova - I know I'm in a minority here, but I like this classical style of melody when done right (see Russia, North Macedonia and Israel above), but these lyrics feel lazy and Anna, while great vocalist, doesn't show any connection to the meaning of the song.

35. San Marino - No idea what to think about it either. It's obviously meant to be a guilty pleasure and it works that way, but at the same time, his singing was off key and this was objectively not stellar. I like it, but my brain says it's quite bad.

34. Germany - As a fan of musical theatre, I wasn't against this at first, but this song needed some context (in a film or something). This felt like two random women shouting at each other and the feminist message felt forced.

33. Armenia - It was very average for their standards. The song has an interesting, but confusing rhythm. Her delivery was oddly passionate, but unmemorable at the same time.

32. Azerbaijan - My unpopular opinion. This is certainly well produced, staged and sung, but feels hollow, calculated and a bit pretentious.

31. Lithuania - Just very average in almost every way. Jurius is great on stage, but his gentle delivery isn't necessarily in sync with the sense of adventure these lyrics are trying to evoke. Besides, Light On is my NF winner, so I'm a bit sad for that.

30. Georgia - Hmm... as most of Georgian songs, this is really niche. Not sure if it appeals to me, but I can respect the energy poured in this.

29. Latvia - It grew on me. It's a bit static and goes on loop, but it feels authentic and creates a nice atmosphere for that time.

28. Belgium - Interesting and dark song with layered meaning. The performance went all over the place and I have no idea who was this aiming for.

27. Hungary - I respect the authenticity and the lyrics are undoubtedly beautiful. The melody is somewhat too monotone and has way too long solo instrumental parts.

26. France - Feels sincere and self-indulgent at the same time. Odd language translations, but nice melody. A plus is that France finally learned how to stage.

25. Cyprus - It's catchy, seductive and fun. Still, it being a copy-paste job of Fuego must be flaged.

24. Denmark - It's sweet and the language shift adds to it's charm. If it was a JESC song, it would've been even better. It's slightly juvenile for ESC.

23. Serbia - A classy and well written ballad. Her voice is amazing. It feels a bit cold for a song about undying love.

22. Austria - Nice, introspective song. I love the idea behind it and how subtle it is. It did unfortunately failed to bring that needed magic on stage in it's full potential.

21. Malta - Cool, colorful and danceable. Feels a bit programmed to win, but it does a fine job with it.

20. Sweden - Professional and sleek as always. It has a fresh staging and likable backing singers. A bit overrated by the juries, but still quite good.

19. Switzerland - Energetic and fun. Sizzling performance indeed! It's riding on Eleni's laurels, but has it's own identity too.

18. Poland - It's perhaps not in the style I'd usually listen to, but this is very unique and interesting. They should have qualified.

17. Spain - It's unpretentious, happy and catchy. Sometimes that's all you need to make your day.

16. North Macedonia - I first thought it was tonally odd, as it has a nostalgic music and uplifting lyrics, but Tamara owned the stage and made this feel truly inspiring.

15. Israel - Quite a classy song. Emotions feel real and there's enough drama in the build-up.

14. United Kingdom - In a lot of ways it's by the numbers X-Factor style ballad, but his voice is great and in this version I can see what's supposed to be uplifting and catchy. Didn't deserve to end-up last.

13. Slovenia - Magical and atmospheric. They have a tangible chemistry on stage. If the second part of the song had a bit more variety it would've been perfect!

12. Czech Republic - Modern and retro, charming, colorful and fun. Just very enjoyable in every way!

11. Greece - Ethereal and picturesque. The staging is just serene and lovely. Her voice is so unique!

10. Romania - Dark, atmospheric and moody! Wonderful performance too. I have no idea how did this sit out the finals.

9. Italy - It's very unique, well written and deep. Even though I don't listen to rap a lot, this song is great!

8. Portugal - Mystical and absolutely outside the box. Might be hard to access by general audiences, but I respect the craftsmenship so much. It really transports you in time and space.

7. Russia - My kind of dramatic and intense theatrical performance. Everything about it felt grand!

6. Norway - Epic schlager sung by three amazing singers with great chemistry. They owned the stage and deserved to win that public vote! It's both funny and actually good.

5. Australia - Cirque de Soleil par excellence! It was just magical! Nothing more to add. :-)

4. Estonia - You are free to doubt my taste all you want, but I find this incredibly charming, sweet and well staged. ;-) I am happy both my places 3 and 4 made it to the finals.

3. Albania - Deep, atmospheric and intense. Jonida's voice really does wonders and the lyrics are beautiful too. ;-)

2. Iceland - A straight-up heavy metal anthem about hate and resistance? What's not to LOVE?! :-)

1. The Netherlands - I am very happy with the winner as this is the most beautiful and soulful song of the year. It's just a masterpiece. :-)

[LeLoup]

Here's my top 15 with comments (yes i know i'm late) :
15. Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 What a voice Chingiz has ! I love his voice so much, it's incredible, and the vocals, just wow
14. Poland 🇵🇱 I love this song so much, it's really traditional, it's... i don't even know how to describe it, it's just so great
13. Latvia 🇱🇻 I do not know why i like this so much, but the song is just so cute ! It's so relaxing and i just can't help but love it
12. Serbia 🇷🇸 Really beautiful, incredible voice of Nevena, and overall, just a really nice entry
11. Romania 🇷🇴 Deep, i love that ! The staging was super great, the lyrics too, but the melody was really just something else, like wow
10. Germany 🇩🇪 I really don't know why, i just love this song, it's so cute, and the instrumental is so great ! Awesome entry from Germany, i think i even like it better than You Let Me Walk Alone !
9. Portugal 🇵🇹 Wow, this is great ! The lyrics are incredible, the music changes are my whole life, and i don't know if i have the strength to say anything else
8. Albania 🇦🇱 So epic ! How can you not love this ? The staging was fire, and i don't understand the lyrics, but i just know they slap !
7. Armenia 🇦🇲 The lyrics, the music, the charisma, everything is there, sadly the song doesn't enter my top 5 because of it's repetitiveness
6. Malta 🇲🇹 This song is so fun, and the lyrics are really funny, this song is just so great !
5. Netherlands 🇳🇱 This absolutely deserved to win, and you cannot tell me otherwise, it's impossible to change my mind here. This song is just so beautiful and magical, i get goosebumps everytime i listen to it, even 4 years later !
4. Italy 🇮🇹 Yes Italy, that's what we want ! Am i the only one that feels like Italy cannot send a bad song ? It's crazy !
3. Cyprus 🇨🇾 I just love the Cypriot pop-songs, they're always so shaky and groovy and just not forgettable, i just like a good little pop-song
2. North Macedonia 🇲🇰 Wow, i'm usually not a big fan of the Macedonian entries, but when they send a good one, they send a banging one ! This song is just so beautiful, it's incredible
1. Norway 🇳🇴 Modern and traditional, i love all of their voices, they match so much together, i just can't help but love this song !

[chickennoodlesoup]

Moldova was the song everyone had their toilet break lmao

[inge]

I've been through all your tops now andthe longer I watch the harder I laugh at your comments :p. You are the true comedy gold here!

[Prdos]

5 Austrália
4 San Marino
3 Rússia
2 Portugal
1 italu

[luisstenger]

Tasteeee! Italy winner! 💕🇮🇹 I agree with a lot of your opinions

[gehamarakelyan]

Finally, someone else who has Hungary in their top 10.

[sigma.mi.]

We agree with: Spain, Iceland & Portugal!!I have them in my top 10, too!!Especially Iceland is my #1....👍👍

[saskiamckenna]

1:05 "UK came last and Germany got a 0... what a perfect way to end the decade."
what a perfect way to start one too

[robbe.t.r.o]

My ESC-2019 List
(+ and - with your opinion)

1. Norway (+6)
2. Armenia (+22)
3. Germany (+32)
4. The Netherlands (=)
5. Iceland (=)
6. Spain (+4)
7. Serbia (+13)
8. Switzerland (+7)
9. Slovenia (+12)
10. Belarus (+18)
11. Azerbaijan (+1)
12. Romania (+4)
13. Poland (+6)
14. Estonia (+12)
15. Latvia (-2)
16. Czech Republic (+2)
17. Russia (+10)
18. North Macedonia (-7)
19. Denmark (+19)
20. Italy (-19)
21. France (-12)
22. Ireland (+1)
23. Croatia (+16)
24. Cyprus (+6)
25. Malta (-11)
26. Australia (-24)
27. Finland (+5)
28. Lithuania (-6)
29. Belgium
(+8)
30. Sweden (-13)
31. Moldova (+10)
32. Hungary (-24)
33. San Marino (-2)
34. United Kindom (+2)
35. Greece (-6)
36. Albania (-30)
37. Austria (-4)
38. Montengro (+2)
39. Israel (-5)
40. Georgia (-15)
41. Portugal (-38)

[TheHammertimeable]

Iceland, Italy and Portugal were my favourites as well, I am gonna subscribe to you to entirely egoistical reasons such as solodifying my own opinions

[eurovisionsarah]

My new top 41
1. Iceland 🥇
2. Hungary 🥈
3. Italy 🥉
4. Portugal +1
5. Albania -1
6. Spain
7. Romania +1
8. Norway +2
9. Russia
10. The Netherlands +2
11. Denmark -4
12. Poland -1
13. Czech Republic +13
14. Latvia +1
15. Croatia +14 (biggest climb)
16. North Macedonia -2
17. Georgia -1
18. Sweden -1
19. San Marino -1
20. Serbia -1
21. Armenia -8
22. Australia-2
23. Finland
24. Slovenia -2
25. Israel -1
26. Azerbaijan -1
27. Estonia
28. Lithuania +4
29. Switzerland -1
30. France -9 (biggest fall)
31. Greece
32. Belgium +1
33. Belarus +3
34. United Kingdom
35. Austria +5
36. Malta
37. Montenegro -5
38. Germany -4
39. Ireland
40. Moldova
41. Cyprus -3

[theresnogoingbackk]

So this is where it all started?
Damn I envy that you started off with good editing~

[mangomochi]

Finally someone's appreciating Portugal!!!

[szandortheth]

Still confused how Armenia ended the semi in 16th

[yonicohenidov]

Spot on on Poland, Spain and Australia