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Raul: OMG this is something! Austria want that trophy don’t they?:) It’s a powerful song, with strong vocals which brings you to the essence of the song! Top 3 for sure, idk if this can win actually because we saw good songs with that kind of voice failing….
Grade: 9/10

Reza: I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I really dislike this entry. I’m generally not a fan of opera, and this song is no exception. It just doesn’t feel enjoyable or exciting to me. There’s no denying that he is incredibly talented, but I can’t help but make a comparison—it really gives me Nemo 2.0 vibes. And honestly, I think Eurovision needs something different this year. That being said, he has a strong team behind him and is definitely a contender for the trophy.
Grade: 4.5/10

Laurentiu: No words. Pure magic. Vocally flawless, and the staging has to be something out of this world. I’m beyond excited for Austria’s entry this year—it’s hands down my personal winner. I love everything about it!
Grade: 10/10

Stefania: Wasted Love hits smooth and leaves a mark.
Grade: 9/10

Florin: Now this is a susprise. I really wasn’t expecting this from Austria, but damn, they didn’t come to play this year. The voice, the song, the visuals. Everyhting is amazing, especially that ending.
Grade: 9/10

Antonio: Even thought I would not give this song an actual 10, I have my own motives: You either hate or like this type of entries. As last year’s winning song, a lot of people think that JJ tried to resemble “The code” a lot which i have to say it’s not true. Both songs have their uniqueness and that’s what makes it different. Overall its a really good song and will do very well in Basel, even might win.
Grade: 10/10

Overall grade: 8.58/10

Scoreboard

1. Albania 🇦🇱 – 9.33
2. Austria 🇦🇹 – 8.58
3. Australia 🇦🇺 – 8.50
4. Armenia 🇦🇲 – 5.00

Here you can listen to Austria’s entry “Wasted Love” by JJ: