ESC 2016- Songs #43-31.

EUROVISION 2016

A RANKING OF THIS YEAR’S 43 SONGS

Each day, a song will be previewed here from the 43 entries locked in for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm.  The songs will be added in order of preference, from the least promising climbing upwards to the pick of the bunch.

NOTE: Songs have been ranked in terms of audio track. Choreography and overall presentation during the Semi- Finals may influence a different perspective once the ESC begins in May.

31 SWITZERLAND

THE LAST OF OUR KIND Rykka

The Swiss entry is a song possessing some potential but fails to really stand out. It may qualify in Semi Final 2 but is not impressive enough to claim a new victory for Eurovision's first winning country.
http://eurovisionworld.com/?eurovision=2016switzerland

32 BELARUS

HOW TO FLY Ivan

Belarussian entries have covered a range of styles and this year's is a fresh sounding upbeat track. It will be performed during Semi Final 2 by singer Alexander Ivanov. He has taken on the shortened name Ivan.
http://eurovisionworld.com/?eurovision=2016belarus

33 BULGARIA

IF LOVE WAS A CRIME Poli Genova

This one is a cute song which, if delivered well in the second Semi Final, could qualify through to the Grand Final. Poli Genova is however, unlikely to secure a first Eurovision victory for Bulgaria on the big night. On the plus side, it is quite possibly that nation's catchiest entry ever.
http://eurovisionworld.com/?eurovision=2016bulgaria

34 GEORGIA

MIDNIGHT GOLD Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Loloitaz
 
The retro feel of this entry could attract votes from those looking for something that differs from the usual Eurovision fare. The concern here is how well the group will duplicate the song in a live context. 
http://eurovisionworld.com/?eurovision=2016georgia

35 ROMANIA - DISQUALIFIED

MOMENT OF SILENCE Ovidiu Anton

A powerful vocal is delivered, but the song fails to be special enough to stand out. While this is the type of number that often features at Eurovision, it may lack the qualities needed to be remembered at voting time. This song has been disqualified & will not be part of the ESC this year.
http://eurovisionworld.com/?eurovision=2016romania

36 GREECE

UTOPIAN LAND Argo

Musically, this entry is interesting and should stand out as one of the few "cultural" songs among this year's crop. It will be performed in Greek, Pontic (a form of Ancient Greek) and English. The point of the lyrics will, however, be lost to a mass audience. This entry could go either way. It may be embraced for its traditional sound or fail to qualify in Semi Final 1 because its lyrics will be most relevant to Greeks and they cannot vote for their own entry.
http://eurovisionworld.com/?eurovision=2016greece

37 SAN MARINO

I DIDN'T KNOW Serhat

This entry sounds like a Leonard Cohen song. It was given a last minute re-vamp, so it now features a disco beat underneath. It sounds like a leftover from the 1970s and will struggle to go beyond Semi Final 1.
http://eurovisionworld.com/?eurovision=2016san_marino

38 ARMENIA

LOVEWAVE Iveta Mukuchyan
 
This entry begins with a breathy spoken intro before a loud sound effect kicks off the song proper. It's one of the best offerings yet from Armenia, but is not memorable enough to bring that country its first Eurovision victory. It will try to qualify during Semi Final 1.
http://eurovisionworld.com/?eurovision=2016armenia

39 CROATIA

LIGHTHOUSE Nina Kraljic
 
The Croatian entry is a well crafted pop song that is to be performed in English by Nina Kraljic during the first Semi-Final. Her vocals are powerful but the song may not stand out enough on the night.
http://eurovisionworld.com/?eurovision=2016croatia

40 FYR MACEDONIA

DONA Kaliopi

 

Kaliopi is returning to represent FYR Macedonia again at Eurovision. She last did so in 2012. This year, she will perform a song in Macedonian during Semi Final 2.

http://eurovisionworld.com/?eurovision=2016fyr_macedonia

41 HUNGARY

PIONEER Freddie

  

Hungary will try again for its first ever win at Eurovision this year during the first semi final. Freddie's song has already topped the singles chart in his homeland bit, while he has made a valiant vocal effort, the entry lacks any wow factor.

http://eurovisionworld.com/?eurovision=2016hungary

42 BOSNIA - HERZEGOVINA

LJUBAV JE Dalal & Deen featuring Ana Rucner & Jala

While the song has some interesting moments, the fact that it is performed in Bosnian will make it difficult for others to relate to it. The entry is scheduled for Semi Final 1.

http://eurovisionworld.com/?eurovision=2016bosnia_herzegovina

43 MONTENEGRO

 

THE REAL THING Highway

 

This entry has a heavy rock sound that is dated but will appeal to those who don't like the upbeat or cheesy numbers. The song will be performed in English.  It will try to qualify in Semi Final 1.

http://eurovisionworld.com/?eurovision=2016montenegro