The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008
#29
Alla Gamla X
Face-84
Sweden
This song has the feel of something The Bangles might have performed. However, it’s the unique lyrics that really make this song interesting. For example, she sings of keeping all of her former lovers in a chicken coop in her attic so she can go up and slap them whenever she gets the urge. Other crazy ex-girlfriend tendencies follow.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
#30
The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008
#30
Complice
Miodio
San Marino
The world needs more mellow rock songs in Italian. Apparently, the world also needs more hairstylists. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait at least another year for more Sammarinese goodness as the world’s oldest sovereign state is sitting out from ESC 2009 due to the ongoing financial crisis.
Fun fact: San Marino’s main source of income is tourism. Another source of income comes from the sale of postage stamps.
#30
Complice
Miodio
San Marino
The world needs more mellow rock songs in Italian. Apparently, the world also needs more hairstylists. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait at least another year for more Sammarinese goodness as the world’s oldest sovereign state is sitting out from ESC 2009 due to the ongoing financial crisis.
Fun fact: San Marino’s main source of income is tourism. Another source of income comes from the sale of postage stamps.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
#31
The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008
#31
Boys and Perfume
Hafdís Huld Þrastardóttir
Iceland
A simple song about something that feels so foreign in these troubled times: contentedness.
#31
Boys and Perfume
Hafdís Huld Þrastardóttir
Iceland
A simple song about something that feels so foreign in these troubled times: contentedness.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
#32
The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008
#32
Game Over
Esther
Belgian
The performance of this pop piece provides us with a rare chance to partake in profound philosophical ponderings (and alliteration). Much like the chicken and the egg, one must wonder which came first: the song or the bicycle. Given the amount of time devoted to the guy on the bike, it is only reasonable to assume that the song was created around the idea of having some dude do bike tricks on stage. However, I seriously doubt that the Belgians would ever do something so silly; well, at least the Walloons wouldn’t.
This is one of several examples of performances involving modes of transportation. Others include the Moldovan scooter and the Danish airport inter-terminal transit buggy.
#32
Game Over
Esther
Belgian
The performance of this pop piece provides us with a rare chance to partake in profound philosophical ponderings (and alliteration). Much like the chicken and the egg, one must wonder which came first: the song or the bicycle. Given the amount of time devoted to the guy on the bike, it is only reasonable to assume that the song was created around the idea of having some dude do bike tricks on stage. However, I seriously doubt that the Belgians would ever do something so silly; well, at least the Walloons wouldn’t.
This is one of several examples of performances involving modes of transportation. Others include the Moldovan scooter and the Danish airport inter-terminal transit buggy.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
#33
The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008
#33
Partir et Revenir
Iva Frühlingová
Czech Republic
Sorry about the delay in posting but I’ve been recovering from last week’s season premiere of Lost. Speaking of being lost, I think poor Iva has forgotten she’s in the Czech Republic…where they speak Czech (and quite well, too).
#33
Partir et Revenir
Iva Frühlingová
Czech Republic
Sorry about the delay in posting but I’ve been recovering from last week’s season premiere of Lost. Speaking of being lost, I think poor Iva has forgotten she’s in the Czech Republic…where they speak Czech (and quite well, too).
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
#34
The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008
#34
Forever or Never
Cinema Bizzare
Germany
This looks and sounds familiar, but I can’t quite place it. I wonder if the inspiration for the video was a Japanese lodging establishment of some sort.
I am not permitted to embed this video, but you may click here if you wish to see it (which is what I recommend).
#34
Forever or Never
Cinema Bizzare
Germany
This looks and sounds familiar, but I can’t quite place it. I wonder if the inspiration for the video was a Japanese lodging establishment of some sort.
I am not permitted to embed this video, but you may click here if you wish to see it (which is what I recommend).
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
#36
The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008
#36
The Girl in the Golden Dress
Bjartur Guðjónsson
Iceland
Here’s another example of Iceland’s quirky sense of humor.
'Oh no!'
#36
The Girl in the Golden Dress
Bjartur Guðjónsson
Iceland
Here’s another example of Iceland’s quirky sense of humor.
'Oh no!'
Monday, January 19, 2009
#37
The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008
#37
Hinterm Ozean
(Carolin) Fortenbacher
Germany
It’s a great song and a good performance, but what I really love about this is the fact that the host and producers only refer to her by her last name…and what an awesome last name it is.
#37
Hinterm Ozean
(Carolin) Fortenbacher
Germany
It’s a great song and a good performance, but what I really love about this is the fact that the host and producers only refer to her by her last name…and what an awesome last name it is.
#38
The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008
#38
If I Could
Calaisa
Sweden
Beautiful women singing a sad country song…a guaranteed hit!
#38
If I Could
Calaisa
Sweden
Beautiful women singing a sad country song…a guaranteed hit!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
#39
The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008
#39
Thank You
Amy Diamond
Sweden
Annoying? Yes. Questionable vocal ability? Yeah. Smug sense of superiority? Definitely. Huge chance of this becoming a hit single? Undoubtedly. If Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus has taught us anything, it’s that young girls will buy anything produced by their peers. Consider this: Cyrus has had 2 top ten singles and 3 number one albums. Surely there’s room for her Swedish counterpart (Who, by the way, claims 6 top ten singles and 5 top ten albums in her homeland).
#39
Thank You
Amy Diamond
Sweden
Annoying? Yes. Questionable vocal ability? Yeah. Smug sense of superiority? Definitely. Huge chance of this becoming a hit single? Undoubtedly. If Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus has taught us anything, it’s that young girls will buy anything produced by their peers. Consider this: Cyrus has had 2 top ten singles and 3 number one albums. Surely there’s room for her Swedish counterpart (Who, by the way, claims 6 top ten singles and 5 top ten albums in her homeland).
Saturday, January 17, 2009
#40
The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008
#40
Missä Miehet Ratsastaa
Teräsbetoni
Finland
I know what you’re thinking: “Where is the Finnish heavy metal we’ve come to love over the past few years?” Well, here it is.
Fun fact: 1789 days = 4 years and 328 days. In other words, if they started touring on January 1, 2008, they would not finish until November 24, 2012. (Note that this includes 2 leap years; it is possible that they would not finish touring until the 25th or 26th of November, depending on what year they first started.)
#40
Missä Miehet Ratsastaa
Teräsbetoni
Finland
I know what you’re thinking: “Where is the Finnish heavy metal we’ve come to love over the past few years?” Well, here it is.
Fun fact: 1789 days = 4 years and 328 days. In other words, if they started touring on January 1, 2008, they would not finish until November 24, 2012. (Note that this includes 2 leap years; it is possible that they would not finish touring until the 25th or 26th of November, depending on what year they first started.)
Friday, January 16, 2009
#41
The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008
#41
Chokolina
Orion
Moldova
Another shining example of Moldovan pop, Chokolina has the feel of a laid-back eurodance track. It feels like a slow version of this.
#41
Chokolina
Orion
Moldova
Another shining example of Moldovan pop, Chokolina has the feel of a laid-back eurodance track. It feels like a slow version of this.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Regrettable Trend of 2008: Bad Songs About Heroes
Superhero
Sandra Oxenryd
Poland
I don’t blame her for over performing this song to within an inch of its life; she was only trying to make something out of nothing.
Super Hero
Klinsmann
Malta
Believe it or not, this is not a high school talent show.
Hero
Charlotte Perrelli
Sweden
Pop Quiz: Is this a music video or a shampoo commercial?
Sandra Oxenryd
Poland
I don’t blame her for over performing this song to within an inch of its life; she was only trying to make something out of nothing.
Super Hero
Klinsmann
Malta
Believe it or not, this is not a high school talent show.
Hero
Charlotte Perrelli
Sweden
Pop Quiz: Is this a music video or a shampoo commercial?
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