Softengine – Yellow House

“It all just sort of washes over me.”

Tim: These lot here did Finland’s track for Eurovision this year, and now they’re out with this follow up.

Tom: Hmm. Now, I found that to be one of the forgettable tracks of Eurovision this year — harsh, I know — but I’m basing that on the fact that I can’t remember it at all.

Tim: Have a listen, why don’t you, and also please see if you have any idea what it’s about.

Tim: Because I really don’t.

Tom: Nope. Not a clue. I suspect it might have been put together by a Markov chain.

Tim: Oof, Europop mixed with advanced mathematical systems. YOU’RE WELCOME, readers. Musically, I like the song a lot – the intro and post-chorus melody is great, the backing under the second verse is good, decent vocals, though I’d happily tone down that middle eight a bit.

Tom: Aye, there’s nothing wrong with it, but it all just sort of washes over me. Can I remember the hook after it’s finished? Not in the slightest, other than knowing it sounded, y’know, not bad.

Tim: Annoyingly, I can’t much disagree with that. I LIKE IT, though. Except for the lyrics, because…yeah, no idea.