Eurovision 2016: The Vine’s Definitive Song Ranking Of The Contenders
- Bulgaria – Poli Genova, ‘If Love Was A Crime’
It’s a decent song, but won’t pop on a live stage.
- Ukraine – Jamala, ‘1944’
Meaningful lyrics reflecting on World War II atrocities, but within the context of Eurovision- the message might get lost.
- Moldova – Lidia Isac, ‘Falling Stars’
Nice enough but generic.
- Ireland – Nicky Byrne, ‘Sunlight’
Abysmal lyrics aside, it all feels a bit been there, done that. Brian McFadden-esqe in the worst way.
- Serbia – ZAA Sanja Vučić, ‘Goodbye (Shelter)’
Dresses like Amy Winehouse, dances like Lorde but aside from this, meh, nothing spesh.
- Italy – Francesca Michielin, ‘Nessun grado di separazione’
Pretty song but a bit safe, and sadly as it’s not in English it will be tougher to translate to an international audience.
- Iceland – Greta Salóme, ‘Hear Them Calling’
Song is okay but interactive hands want her soul. The beat is also a tad ‘Little Lion Man’.
- Poland – Michał Szpak, ‘Color Of Your Life’
Because you’re worth it? He’s like a European Weird Al Yankovic, great voice but song is average.
- Georgia- Nika Kocharov and Young Georgian Lolitaz, ‘Midnight Gold’
This had so much potential to be great, kooky vid, bit of a Muse vibe but lacking a hook and viewers will switch off before they really hit their stride.
- Armenia – Iveta Mukuchyan, ‘LoveWave’
#SorryNotSorry, Armenia.
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