Italy: Francesco Gabbani - "Occidentali's Karma"

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Wow! Unbelievably good. Best Italian entry in ESC so far. I am surprised, for the better, that the bookmakers' favorite lost to this. Amazing lyrics and a little Sodftengine vibe to the instrumental parts. I highly recommend reading the translated lyrics if you haven't done it yet. WOW!

fabbi Seems like one of your two countries will win ESC this year.

[LazyPam]

The. Best. Entry. Of. The. Year!!!!!!!!

[Kerem]

He looks like Marc Terenzi imo

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Anyway good song, I think this could stand out among the ballads we will most probably hear this year

[MaRtIn]

After Francesca, we get Francesco.

Anyways...

I'm already playing this on repeat.

My reviews is based on both song and performance.

I think the song (especially lyrics) is amazing. The concept behind the song is just so unique and original. It has a fresh sound, it's catchy, and it makes me wanna dance (the dance move he did in the performance helps with it - I hope it becomes viral tbh). It's also managed to have a climax in it with "Namaste." I'm certain it will be a song to remember.

What I find amazing with this entry is that the song is already great on its own. The performance helps make it so memorable simply with the gorilla dancing alongside Francesco. I'm certain it'll be a stand out when May comes along. It combines the absurdity of a joke entry without going overboard (dancing gorilla + dance moves ) and the potential of a winner song. Bravo Italia! I hope the gorilla goes to Kiev, too. #Namaste #Ommmmmm

I'm only worried about the 3-minute edit to this entry. I hope it still sounds just as amazing or even better.

I'm so happy to have Italy as my favorite ESC country. They're the only Big 5 country that Europe has most consistently liked so far in this decade, and it's because of their amazing entries. Thank you for always delivering amazing songs. It's time for a Southern European country to win.

I know I'm speaking too soon since not all the entries have been revealed yet, but I have no doubt in my mind that I will still remember this song after 33 more songs. I really hope that Italy can win this year.

[Niklas]

well it's solid, and to the end it really felt joyful and uplifting, but I don't really feel the song as much as I feel others. But it will probably grow on me dw

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yasss surely in my top 3, for now can't decide where to place it tho

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I don't like this song, Lodovica was my winner.

[George]

Um italy

Though I really like its music,I find the song kinda boring in some parts but then it becomes entertaining in the refrain.

Idk mixed feelings,don't think it will grow much on me but let's see

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[Aliya]

Yay for Italy for making a great decision this year!

This song is full-on quintessential Eurovision, joy, fun, and even that gorilla was spot on. Come on, who doesn't love a joyful song when 2017 was full of ballads and we waiting for something crazy to shine bright like a diamond (no pun intended) above all?
First time I really really really like Italy's entry since 2012, I never thought I'd see it coming but this is fabulous The mixture between the languages, the stage performance, the whole concept was well-planned and well-thought. Okay, maybe I'm not the biggest fan of his voice but in this case, I ignore this, because the song is great

I only hope he keeps the gorilla in the show as well, or else I'll rampage. That dancing gorilla made history in Sanremo, without a doubt.

Currently my 2nd, behind Finland's Blackbird. Amazing choice this year, Italy!

[Vaios]

for now but it will surely grow on me more

Yay for Italy sending something different compared to their recent entries and I'm sure it will be an epic performance if they include the gorilla, I can see a lot of televoting points