So after listening through this years selection for JESC, I think it seems to be a pretty good year. Here is my ranking with some comments:
1.
- Absolutely stunning, It will need a total jury-meltdown if this masterpiece doesn't win.
2.
- If Beyoncé and Mariah Carey ever did a pop-duet sometime, this would be the one. Super entertainment by two amazing singers!
3.
- Touching and meaningful song, a mix between Suus and Molitva, must do well!
4.
- Really nice, still classic Italian ballad, me like it a lot!
5.
- Fun, easy to sing-a-long to, Makes me longing for summer.
6.
- Good strong chorus, feels like a song that could be a summerhit anywhere. But don't do the usual mistake by making the singer too grown-up; Sweden and Macedonia does that ALL THE TIME, that is why we fail so often...
7.
- Good feel-good uptempo with a slight 90s feeling a la "Torn". Can totally see this do top 5.
8.
- If I was about 12-13 years younger and openly gay, this guy would be the crush of the century.
Think the song is rather cool too.
9.
- A style of song that I usually like, but I believe there are better ones in this edition.
10.
- Cute...but thats about that.
11.
- Quite catchy, but also very old-school JESC.
12.
- Not bad, just not my cup of tea.
13.
- Catchy, but pretty plain.
14.
- Typical ballad where the polish language feels out of place. Expecting this to get lost and Poland end in the bottom places again...
15.
- Weakest Georgian song ever in JESC, feels pointless, but will do rather well I believe.
16.
- Feels like a song for Eurovision 1993...in a bad way...
17.
- I'm sorry, but I just can't stand her voice...and the song doesn't help her either.
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Since it is on a sunday this year, I believe I will be able to watch it live this year.