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Finland FINLAND 2022 - The Rasmus - Jezebel
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*sign* - As I expected something great, I am a bit disappointed and prefer Hurricane
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"Jezebel" is my favourite from this national final so far.
Is it one of their best songs? - Definitely, not but there´s a glimpse of their old sound in this song and I think it´s so much better than their recent singles.
The way how the chorus kicks in, is a bit sudden but they make up for it by the great melody and middle 8 part, imo.
Lyrically, it´s a bit weak (especially the 2nd verse with that questionable line).
The song´s basically classic "The Rasmus" and really good from the middle 8 until the end and I honestly can see this doing well in the recap in Eurovision if they choose that part to be shown.
I´d probably give it a
now? - Nothing to write home about BUT definitely a huge improvement to their recent releases.
Although I used to be a casual listener of The Rasmus (still love their Best Of album!), I think that I have heard better entries in this year´s edition´s national final (it´s still the best one coming from Finland, though).
Is it one of their best songs? - Definitely, not but there´s a glimpse of their old sound in this song and I think it´s so much better than their recent singles.
The way how the chorus kicks in, is a bit sudden but they make up for it by the great melody and middle 8 part, imo.
Lyrically, it´s a bit weak (especially the 2nd verse with that questionable line).
The song´s basically classic "The Rasmus" and really good from the middle 8 until the end and I honestly can see this doing well in the recap in Eurovision if they choose that part to be shown.
I´d probably give it a
now? - Nothing to write home about BUT definitely a huge improvement to their recent releases.Although I used to be a casual listener of The Rasmus (still love their Best Of album!), I think that I have heard better entries in this year´s edition´s national final (it´s still the best one coming from Finland, though).
I really like "Jezebel" just as I like "Hurricane". Just with both songs I have the problem that I really love the chorus, but that the verses are a little weak in my eyes. Nevertheless both good songs. Maybe around 8/10, but could grow on me.
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This is not winning material BUT seriously, the chorus is absolutely great (especially with the added instrumental in the 2nd chorus followed by the GREAT and ANTHEMIC middle 8 part).
That´s something which could easily fit on their Best Of Album when they sat the "pop/rock music scene on fire".
I just wish that the verses were more cleverly-written and more memorable.
But it doesn´t sound like an "album track to me". The chorus is way too catchy for the song to be labelled as such.
That said, after watching The Rasmus´entry, YouTube automatically plays Rayden´s "Calle de la Ilorería" afterwards and I have to admit that THAT song claps harder Spain, don´t mess it up!
That´s something which could easily fit on their Best Of Album when they sat the "pop/rock music scene on fire".
I just wish that the verses were more cleverly-written and more memorable.
But it doesn´t sound like an "album track to me". The chorus is way too catchy for the song to be labelled as such.
That said, after watching The Rasmus´entry, YouTube automatically plays Rayden´s "Calle de la Ilorería" afterwards and I have to admit that THAT song claps harder
Spain, don´t mess it up! Forget what I wrote a few minutes ago. Listened to "Jezebel" a few times already and got addicted. Fantastic song and so far the best in this section. Catchy as hell!!!
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Forget what I wrote a few minutes ago. Listened to "Jezebel" a few times already and got addicted. Fantastic song and so far the best in this section. Catchy as hell!!!
Same here. It´s probably the 5th or 7th time I´m listening to it right now - it really does kick it.
Still, the 2nd verse is the lowest part of the song and they need to revamp it (re-write that troublesome line before they get cancelled by woke journalists and fans and maybe add something to lift the instrumental in that part a bit).
I think that they really nailed that "nostalgia factor" without sounding old-fashioned + I love their new guitarist!
Still, the chorus is everything!
now.. maybe? Yep - I will now probably go to bed with "Jezebeeeeel" in my ears.
You are probably right about the 2nd verse. Let's see if they will really revamp it.
Oh yes!Still, the chorus is everything!
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Yep - I will now probably go to bed with "Jezebeeeeel" in my ears.
You are probably right about the 2nd verse. Let's see if they will really revamp it.
Oh yes!
Same here!
I need to check if the song´s already on iTunes so that I can listen to "Jezebel" in bed as well.
It´s so freaking catchy. I was really afraid of it "being too soft or non-memorable" but they chorus is giving me so much life - it feels very nostalgic yet not outdated - the bells, the guitar as well as the lead singer´s vocals (which haven´t changed at all over the years!). Love it!
I will try to listen to Doda´s magnus opus ("Fake Love"), dunno, three times, so that I can go to bed without thinking of "Jezebel"
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Seriously, I just re-listened to their recent singles and "Jezebel" is so much better than "Holy Grail" (sounds like a female-led pop song from Melodifestivalen) or "Bones" (which does have a great melody as well as the "melancholic/nostalgic factor" but basically no guitars/riffs at all.
"Jezebel" combines everything - they just need to rework/revamp the 2nd verse. That´s it and it is one of their best singles in years, for sure.
"Jezebel" combines everything - they just need to rework/revamp the 2nd verse. That´s it and it is one of their best singles in years, for sure.
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I'm not a rock person at all (well at least 90% of the time) so I might not be the right person to judge but to me Jezebel feels really basic, nothing special. The typical rock melody, still the song lacks any deeper impact somehow. The chorus stays pretty flat. It would be quit a downgrade if sent this after Blind Channel..
sent this after Blind Channel..
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Oh that The Rasmus song is quite delicious I must say. It's wonderfully campy and towards the end OTT in the best possible way. The second verse really snaps *puurrrs* and wow, then comes the bridge and it's an epic moment as we're led into the final chorus. It's a fun and captivating three minutes. Great camera presence (bit of a given as they're veterans). I think this song could really charm Europe. I was certainly curious about what The Rasmus would offer us but I didn't expect to enjoy the song this much.
9/10 for now. I wanted to say 10/10 but it can get that from me if it survives multiple listens (of which it will get many as this is high key much boppery). I'm scared now I've cursed this as my favourites never win NFs, especially when it comes to Finland. My heart can't handle another Eini/Erika Vikman/Opera Skaala moment.
9/10 for now. I wanted to say 10/10 but it can get that from me if it survives multiple listens (of which it will get many as this is high key much boppery). I'm scared now I've cursed this as my favourites never win NFs, especially when it comes to Finland. My heart can't handle another Eini/Erika Vikman/Opera Skaala moment.
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yeah 0/10 
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Ooh, that chorus is already getting stuck in my head. My favourite for now, and I'd be rather happy to have this at Eurovision 