As I have said many times before, I often don't get why people like certain songs over others. For example, as a general rule, I cannot stand power ballads. They just strike me as being the ultimate in self-indulgent blunt-force emotional manipulation. But vast numbers of people around the world live for that kind of music. Fair enough, I suppose.
That all having been said, it is nice when every once in a while a power ballad comes along that has enough depth and a decent enough musical hook that I can enjoy it along with the masses. Luxuslärm brings us just such a song with Liebt sie Dich wie ich? Maybe the difference is that it is an alt-rock power ballad rather than a dreaded metal power ballad. Maybe the difference is that the singer, Jini Meyer, can really belt out a tune. Maybe the difference is that this song goes deeper than simply trying to emotionally manipulate the listener in the most basic possible way, by having a musical hook that is enjoyable without being oppressive.
Prediction: Luxuslärm's Liebt sie Dich wie ich? is not my favorite song in Bundesvision 2012 by far. But it's pretty decent all the same. I think it will appeal to a lot of listeners, and should propel Liebt sie Dich wie ich? into the top third.
