We continue....
Latvia - Musiqq "Angel In Disguise"
There were a number of decent quality songs in the Latvian selection this year - shame the televoters chose to send this one. Lauris Reniks must have thought that his "Banjo Laura" would win easily, as did everyone else. This, however, will definitely be joining the list of DNQs that Latvia have racked up in recent years (another country who cannot afford to host I suspect).
Qualify? Don't think so
Lithuania - Evelina Sasenko "C'est Ma Vie"
A very strong effort, if Evelina can carry this off live then she will qualify with no difficulty. Lovely song.
Qualify? If it sounds as good as the studio version then certainly.
FYR Macedonia - Vlatko Ilevski "Ruslinka"
This shouty rock effort will definitely stand out, but wont be enough for it to qualify.
Qualify? Nope.
Malta - Glen Vella "One Life"
The Maltese NF was chock full of quality songs, and I am still at an utter loss why this one was the choice of the televoters. He's a pretty-boy and nothing else. This convinces me that Malta will never win ESC, maybe they don't want to.
Qualify? Doubtful.
Moldova - Zdob si Zdub "So Lucky"
The only people who will be so lucky are those that are only tuning in for the final. This is dreadful *covers ears*. Is this really the best Moldova could offer? Wretched.
Qualify? Never.
Netherlands - 3Js "Never Alone"
Didn't think this was the strongest entry they could have sent, however it has grown on me considerably the more I listen. Been a long time since the Dutch last qualified, must stand a good chance with this effort.
Qualify? I hope so.
Norway - Stella Mwangi "Haba Haba"
Another entry that has distinct echoes of another song, Shakiras "Wakka Wakka" in this case. That said it is a very strong and dynamic entry indeed, and must have a very good chance of winning the whole thing. Qualification, and a top 5 finish assured.
Qualify? Easily. Possible winner.
Poland - Magdalena Tul "Jestam"
Wasn't my winner on the night of their NF, but a decent singer / song nevertheless. Good chance of qualifying, but will finish mid-table on the night.
Qualify? Probably.
Portugal - Homens da Luta "Luta E Alegria"
Any respect I have ever had for Portugal has gone flying out of the window with this piece of utter EuroPap. I live in hope that one year they do actually win, having been in the contest since the mid 60s, and underachieved considerably. DNQ and no mistake.
Qualify? Not a hope in hell.
Romania - Hotel FM "Change"
This is one song that could do rather well. A proper pop song, and nice message as well. Should qualify with ease, and assured a shed-load of votes in the final. Big chance.
Qualify? Of course.
Russia - Alex Sparrow "Get You"
If the televoters are teenage girls then Alex Sparrow should win easily. The song is not brilliant, average boy-band stuff, but if performed well in Düsseldorf should be at the business end of things.
Qualify? Should do.
San Marino - Senit "Stand By"
Another song that has grows on me with each listen. Not sure if will qualify, would be nice for San Marino to be a part of finals night. Senit is an excellent singer in any case.
Qualify? Maybe.
Serbia - Nina "Caroban"
Comes across as a bit of a back-in-the-day Eurosong. Tuneful enough, but not sure if it is quite good enough to qualify.
Qualify? Doubtful.
Slovakia - TwIInS "I'm Still Alive"
Liked this one when I first heard it, getting a little bored of it now to be honest. The best of the two twin-outfits in this years contest by a distance, their song is beginning to sound a tad ordinary now. Thought they would qualify easily at first listen, jury is out now!
Qualify? Not sure.
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