Albania ALBANIA 2023 - Albina & Familja Kelmendi - Duje

[ESC United Mod Team]

 

[midnightsun]

Isat it the same Albania sends every year??

That was my first thought. I really can’t remember any Albanian song but Mall. To me they sound the same all the time.
Duje is one of the better songs, imho, yet it’s probably in my bottom 5. Not that I don’t like that kind of song (I really do!) but it’s something we get to listen to of them almost every year.

 

[SpiritofKeiino]

I found the NF performance strange, Albina did ok but the family didn't seem to have much charisma and in fact looked slightly uncomfortable at times.
I do think this will scrape through SF2.

 

[Remembrance]

I like the revamp, but I still don't entirely connect with the song.

Good luck, Albania.

 

[crashworld]

For anyone that wants the revamp version of the track to relive the drama on their Spotify:

 

[TiagoFS]

Interesting entry. A little too dramatic but I like it. 8 pts.

 

[Ezio]

The annual dramatic ethno ballad comes this year from Albania. I guess in hindsight I will not know in which year these female screams were on stage, because it seems it already blends with Eurovisions of the past.

Besides the primal scream, it has a pleasant rhythm and pace. In this year, this is a rather unique song, but in the history of Eurovision, it's anything but unique, and I'd rather skip this song then embrace it. This is targetting the diaspora vote, but their plan could fall short.

I give it 3 points, because it's nothing fresh and new for my ears.

 

[SpiritofKeiino]

I'm not convinced that the members of the family will all look comfortable on stage, they looked a little awkward at the NF. Maybe it doesn't matter if Albina is strong enough to carry them. I do think this has a decent chance of qualifying

 

[njdevils94]

Behind the scenes video of Albina & Familja Kelmendi shooting their postcard from the Grand Park in Tirana. Look to all be sitting at a family table.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1641413527146582016

 

[Looren]

Am really worried about this one, have the feeling that it might NQ

Would be really sad to lose my N°1 of the year in semi

 

[SpiritofKeiino]

Am really worried about this one, have the feeling that it might NQ

Would be really sad to lose my N°1 of the year in semi

I think there's hope for it qualifying. Personally I neither love nor hate it, but I can see an audience for this sort of Balkan ballad. It may also get some diaspora votes to take it over the qualifying line.

If they nail the family dynamic on stage, and if the family members perform confidently (not sure that this will happen) it could help get votes.

 

[MopManMoss]

I have previously said on multiple occupations that I believe it is NQ however this choreo will actually have them holding up the glass microphone

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1642191571180220422

 

[AndroZeus]

I'm just happy for them that they get to go to ESC together as a family, that's so cute!

 

[MopManMoss]

I’m not dissing that choreo it makes me enjoy the song substantially more

 

[AndroZeus]

I’m not dissing that choreo it makes me enjoy the song substantially more

Yeah it's a way fun choreo, I'm gonna be rooting for them to qualify, even though I wouldn't vote for them.

 

[Looren]

My mom got emotional when I made her listen to this song, it's her favourite of the year too

 

[Deleted member 12761]

God, I love them so much. They better qualify. I would be devastated if they don't. Their performance in Warsaw was great

 

[Deleted member 12761]

Their performance in Israel was amazing and the crowd loved them. So happy that they got this amazing reaction by the crowd. They really deserve it. I love Albania

 

[Looren]

Wonderful performance in Israel

Albina's family is getting more and more confident and charismatic, only problem is the boy I think, he's always very nervous when he sings his parts

Blonde girl is very confident and charismatic, parents also improved a lot, brune girl still bit of a problem but she's getting better and better

Come on Albania, qualify for this bloody final

 

[12Points]

this is a bop, the family better work work work their performance

 

[rasmuslights]

still so sad that Evita didn't win. it would easily be the best Albanian entry ever, instead we got our regular Albanian eurovision song that probably won't even qualify.