Tim: It’s fair to say that this year, Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix final was somewhat disappointing; the winner was very good, but that aside there weren’t really any great tracks. There was, however, this. Now, the opening of this places it pretty much on the edge of novelty, and we’re not entirely sure whether it’s meant to be serious or not. Once the backing dancers arrive though, it’s a little bit clearer.
Tim: It could be said that this is patently awful, and makes a mockery of Eurovision and that malarkey.
Tom: Well, it is patently awful.
Tim: Yes, it is. As a song it’s ridiculous – whilst rapped verses with a holiday vibe chorus is by no means unheard of, lyrics along the lines of “Living room, kitchen, bathroom, phone and even the bedroom…we’ve done it everywhere” don’t exactly scream lyrical masterclass. And as a performance – really? I don’t think there’s anything that needs to be said about four giant rabbits playing the drums.
Tom: Yep, you’ve summed up pretty much all my thoughts there. There have been some great ‘novelty’ Eurovision acts – but where they found refuge in outrageousness, this just doesn’t go far enough. It’s a mediocre song, and a mediocre performance. Giant rabbits, it’s safe to say, can’t hold a candle to Lordi.
Tim: It could be said. But dammit, I like it. Yes, it confirms the ideas of people who think Eurovision’s not worth bothering with, and yes, if it was brought out as a summer dance track I’d probably buy it on CD just so I could vomit on it. But there’s something about the way it all goes together that I can’t help smiling.
Tom: Speak for yourself.