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Don't think it's up for debate Ryk is far and away the entry with the greatest potential to do well at ESC. Germany fans seem caught up on the fact it came last last year but this is a different year and a classy entry, so all the pessimism is misplaced. Nations can go from top of leaderboard to...

It's an awful entry and deserves to fail badly.

Raincatchers is quality stuff & would be vying for top 5. Sadly, pretty sure it's not Birdy with this track.

Not heard a single, passable live performance of this which has to be a worry. The track is decent but it needs much improved live execution.

Main issue with this, and why it will be televote poison, is how overblown and self-indulgent it all is.

You can see he's a rookie trying to sell a live performance.

It's a class entry & lyrically fits with what we are seeing right now in Europe, which may well be far worse in May.

deadly dull. You guys have lost the plot with this one. Completely forgettable.

I can understand why they don't want Syro or the opener in the final to win - both are average to poor. Aurea's song is far too plain as well no matter her competence as a live singer.

Maro's song and performance has some magic working for it. Hope Portuguese people see sense and send her to Lisbon.

The scoring system does look ludicrous and teed up for abuse. I would also agree River could do with some refinement and improved arrangement, but it still remains the strongest option for Poland this year and would have top 4 potential. Daria does struggle live but she could be concealed under...

Ukraine always brings the drama. I recall Alyosha in 2010 and her original song being DQ-ed. Even if she goes to Turin, no way is Alina winning. You need to think about the current situation from EBU's perspective. Ukr would be last on its list of potential hosts next year. Also, the song is...

Sounded promising to me, nice melody, lovely chorus, & if that's only an early demo, room for something high class to emerge. ESC is not just about bombastic entries. Ballads always earn a lukewarm reception among fans but quality will always out.

Amanda has some great songs in her past and this is her favourite she has ever written. People backing Greece are latching onto this, along with the fact she is excellent live and so far we have had very few contenders appear. Poland is short in the odds because backers are taking a leap of...

Big Depeche Mode fan. They are excellent live. 'Precious' among thir best imho.

Dreamer is so primitive. Like a very old and discarded Depeche Mode b-side from the early 90s.

Might this be in the mix? You can see the song easily edited down to 3mins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGNT5Uh-WKw&t=331s

Awful.

You've maybe not seen his chat show or heard his radio show when he's making the same point every year - chortling away at the brave soul heading to the firing line once more.

All day you hear assorted BBC people & their showbiz chums all saying 'great UK entry', 'best in years', 'this should do well if it's about the song but of course we know it's not', chortle chortle. It's a pitiful situation here. The BBC needs a massive wake up call. It's yet more generic...