Belgium BELGIUM 2020 - Hooverphonic - Release Me

[escYOUnited]

 

[Ana Raquel]

the sequel of this

 

[Mimmon]

the sequel of this

Put in speed 2 on it...
Whole new level...

 

[musicfan]

Another decent effort put in by the Belgian broadcaster, on the back of Wake Up (and What's the Pressure from a few years back). Curious to see if this will be a long lasting like for me or not. Definitely feels above normal Eurovision standard.

 

[Franzilein]

That finish, I can't

 

[Leydan]

gosh. It was already at Chipmunk less than 30 seconds in.

Any more Release Mes and it would be so high pitched only dogs could hear it.

 

[theditz83]

Those last 7 to 8 seconds were everything!!

 

[CypriotGirl]

I expected something much better from Hooverphonic. This is mediocre at best.

 

[hijirio]

Send her every year

 

[pardoESC]

I am less attached to this song

 

[Citelis]

I lost my interest for this entry too.

 

[Alaska49]

me too, downgraded from 10 to 8 what matters is the first impression though, which i still think can carry them to a good result

 

[BorisBubbles]

There's definitely a niche for Hooverphonic because the general response has been positive, but the main problem has always been one of mood. Most people who tune in want to be entertained and have fun. "Uno" and "On fire" are going to score. They're fun. "Release me" is morose and sullen, which isn't a particularly fun mood to be occupying.

I think they can qualify (in 6th place at best because Russia, Lithuania, Sweden, Malta and Norway will be the top five in the semi), but they risk being completely forgotten once they've reached the funale.

 

[Mrm]

It is growing on me slowly..definitely a good composition.

 

[mauve]

There's definitely a niche for Hooverphonic because the general response has been positive, but the main problem has always been one of mood. Most people who tune in want to be entertained and have fun. "Uno" and "On fire" are going to score. They're fun. "Release me" is morose and sullen, which isn't a particularly fun mood to be occupying.

I think they can qualify (in 6th place at best because Russia, Lithuania, Sweden, Malta and Norway will be the top five in the semi), but they risk being completely forgotten once they've reached the funale.

I guess the pun was intended? "Fun-ale"?

 

[BorisBubbles]

I guess the pun was intended? "Fun-ale"?

naturally my dear I more often spell like that than the way it's supposed to be spelt.

 

[Ezio]

Norway will be Top 5 in that semi? According to whom? That is a natural born shock non-qualifier.

 

[VikingTiger]

Belgium stays solid in my personal top 10 this year. But I think they will need a really memorable performance to go through to the final. There are quite a few other countries that I think will be jury pleasers in this semi. And it's not the kind of song that I find that televoters would normally go for. But with a solid performance and a good staging I have hopes of seeing Belgium in the final yet again.
I still love her vocals.

 

[ayzelto]

It's pleasant to listen but at the same time boring and repetitive. People seem to like it, I just don't mind it. 5 points.

 

[BorisBubbles]

Norway will be Top 5 in that semi? According to whom? That is a natural born shock non-qualifier.

Your Austrianness prevents you from seeing the obvious televote potential, which is why you lose that vote all the time...x

 

[njdevils94]

Norway is such a clear top 10.