Belarus and Switzerland have a lot in common this year. Both are represented by rock bands made of brothers; the Karyakin brothers Dmitry and Vladimir for Belarus with Italian Jacopo Massa as a third wheel, and the Broggini brothers Ivan and Gabriele for Switzerland, who happen to be Swiss Italian so there's the connection to Jacopo as well. Both countries have also been rather unsuccessful in the Eurovision. Belarus has made it to the final only twice out of eight entries, Switzerland three times since the semifinals were introduced. This match ends 4-3 for Belarus.
Belarus - Litesound - We are the heroes ****
I like this one even if the earlier, rockier version was even better than this poppier one for Eurovision. It is catchy, the band is easy on the eye and their English is surprisingly good considering where they come from (remember Alexandra and Konstantin, for example?). This was also my favorite in the national final and I think they have a pretty good chance to reach the final.
Switzerland - Sinplus - Unbreakable ***1/2
I like this one, too, and the funny pronunciation we usually hear from Belarus & co. comes from Switzerland this year. This minor special effect aside, the song is catchy and groovy pop-rock, very radio friendly and nice in every way. Maybe that's the problem, it's missing the edge being just nice. But I like the arrangement, especially the strings and wish the guys well. Yet, I think they will miss the final finishing 11th or 12th in their semifinal.
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