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First Semi final running order:

  • Iceland
  • Poland
  • Slovenia
  • Estonia
  • Spain (Big 5)
  • Ukraine
  • Sweden
  • Portugal
  • Norway
  • Belgium
  • Italy (Big 5)
  • Azerbaijan
  • San Marino
  • Albania
  • Netherlands
  • Croatia
  • Switzerland (Host)
  • Cyprus
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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'm late to this post, sorry. Too late for predictions, but they aren't my strong suit anyway.

Iceland - has Jedward vibes. Don't mind them.

Poland - typical Eurovision 'sexy girl' pop. They are lucky not to fall over in their high heels.

Slovenia - I don't really care for ballads, but he did good.

Estonia - His voice was a little wobbly, but the song isn't build around a strong voice. And I like the strange stuff.

Spain - Another typical Eurovision 'sexy girl' pop piece. At least she added a 'robe change'.

Ukraine - I'm not completely sold on the song. On the other hand - sung very well and they did some nice stage work.

Sweden - kinda catchy and funny.

Portugal - soft pop number. Not my taste but I'd always chose them over the next generic pop song performed by some gyrating pseudo-sexy singer.

Norway - not the music I'd expect from a northern country. Not sold on the song.

Belgium - dance, unfortunately his voice didn't really carry the introduction.

Italy - I guess I know what he is aiming for but so far his performance didn't 'get' me. Maybe he can put more energy into it in the final.

Azerbaijan - Erm. I'm simply not feeling it.

San Marino - Same as Azerbaijan. Not feeling it.

Albania - Guess they want to build something powerful out of the contrast of the two performers. Does not work that well.

Netherlands - Good mood pop. And I like him singing mostly in French.

Croatia - I don't know what he was aiming for but at least he made me laugh.

Switzerland - Another ballad. Quite powerful and a good performance.

Cyprus - Eurodance-Pop. Also kinda generic.

The five countries I would have eliminated are also Belgium, Azerbaijan, and Cyprus. Instead of Slovenia and Croatia I would eliminate Poland (though she might do quite good in the final) and San Marino.

[–] clay_pidgin 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Mostly a hard agree on your takes.

Sweden is only KIND CATCHY!?

Right about Estonia. I haven't heard Tommy Cash really sing so far, his voice isn't great.

Italy is held back by confusing staging I think. His makeup and costume don't fit the song at all?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 hour ago

You're right about Italy. The outfit is some weird glamrock era rip off. The other guy on stage - what is his job? Preventing the singer from being lonely or is he meant to represent some alter ego?