ESC Ranking 2023

[Journalist]

New (updated ) list
by Journalist

 

[Veronika]

Ranking based purely on the songs, I haven’t watched any rehearsals, etc. yet.
(maybe I won’t do it at all, let there be surprises in the semis ).


1 8/10 Serbia
2 8/10 Sweden
3 7/10 Germany
4 7/10 Norway
5 7/10 Georgia
6 6/10 Finland
7 6/10 Italy
8 6/10 Portugal
9 6/10 Cyprus
10 6/10 Switzerland

11 6/10 Estonia
12 6/10 United Kingdom
13 6/10 France
14 6/10 Armenia
15 5/10 Poland
16 5/10 Spain
17 5/10 Czech Republic
18 5/10 Moldova
19 5/10 Ukraine
20 4/10 Ireland

21 4/10 Slovenia
22 4/10 Azerbaijan
23 4/10 Malta
24 4/10 Albania
25 4/10 Austria
26 4/10 Israel
27 4/10 Lithuania
28 3/10 San Marino
29 3/10 Latvia
30 3/10 Netherlands

31 3/10 Australia
32 3/10 Iceland
33 3/10 Denmark
34 3/10 Belgium
35 2/10 Greece
36 2/10 Croatia
37 1/10 Romania

 

[Gera11]

The rehearsals did not really change much, except probably Czechia and The Netherlands. I'm not feeling super happy with their live performances and staging choices, but I hope they'll surprise me on Chewsday. Then there's Greece - a pure tragedy.

 

[Looren]

Last one before the show :

1. Albania
2. Norway
3. Czechia
4. The Neds
5. Lithuania
6. Israel
7. Austria
8. Armenia
9. Italy
10. Finland
11. Moldova

12. Latvia
13. Cyprus
14. Iceland
15. Estonia
16. Germany

17. Slovenia
18. Ireland
19. Belgium
20. Switzerland
21. Australia
22. Spain
23. Sweden

24. Poland
25. Malta
26. Georgia
27. UK
28. France

29. San Marino
30. Azerbaijan
31. Portugal

32. Ukraine

33. Serbia
34. Denmark

35. Greece
36. Romania

37. Croatia

 

[ayzelto]

This is my final ranking after reherasals, with some changes.

1st to 3rd

points


I really hope that one of these three ends up winning: the songs are in their native language, and they are original and authentic, and plus, the performances seem to really work for them three.
Some pros and cons on these particular ones:

France:
- Pros: Pure class and elegance. Nice disco beat. Great charisma and dance moves.
- Cons: The platform she's on in the performance. I find it too pretentious. Also the French flag, I find it unnecessary.

Spain:
- Pros: Roots, originality and great voice. Also the performance is outstanding
- Cons: Maybe it's too Spanish for certain people's ears and taste of music, so I wouldn't be surprised it gets a lot of 0 from many countries (I hope the others can save her).

Finland:
- Pros: Great stage presence, show and ideas behind this project. Good song as well (it's more a song to watch rather to listen to imo).
- Cons: He barely sings in many part of the songs, which can cost him many points from the juries.


3rd to 10th

points
, - The songs are not the most original ones, but vocals and visuals are on point.
- The most underrated song this year (not in the odds, ofc). The performance will look slick and I think Europe will appreciate this.

points
The biggest surprise here. That rehearsal was insane. Although I'm not really fond of the song itself, I think the performance will be incredible. That's what I'm here for, for quality and then... for a good show.
, - They all complete the top 10 at the moment. But I am aware of how hard time they will have to qualify. Fingers crossed.

Now... from 11th to 20th

points
This one was gone down a bit to let others go up, but I still think it's a cute song that will end up decently in the scoreboard.
I really loved the rehearsal, they elevated the performance and at this point I think Moldova will be in the top 10 again.
Great energy, not sure how well this will do. I hope at least top 15.
This has grown on me a little bit, but I still think it's too Eurovision. It may be a surprise flop in the final or do extremely well (in the televote). I don't think the juries will love this one too much.
Same as in the national final, it is good, but maybe the song won't be for everybody. Let's see.

points
I like Marco Mengoni, and I really loved him back in 2013 (he was in my top 5). This time, he comes back with a blander song in my opinion. We don't know how much juries will appreciate this one, but being in the first half and with such a simple performance I cannot help it but think he may be close to the bottom when it comes to the televote.
Too overhyped and generic. Maybe I'm biased as I don't like returning artists that come back and try to win again, but Euphoria was in another level, and you can't come back 11 years later with a much worse song. It's all about the show. If the show wasn't there this wouldn't work the same way
I've never been the biggest fan of the song but the rehearsals were underwelming. Not a contender anymore.
Mae stopped being a contender since the first preparty in Barcelona. The song is catchy and that's why I'm giving it 6 out of 12, but the live performance downgrades it a lot imo.
He used to be one of my favourites and now he's in my 20th place. I have to agree it's one of the worst songs this year, although I appreciate this vocals and energy, that's why I'm still giving him a 6 out of 12.

 

[ayzelto]

And finally, from 21st to 39th...

points
- Only for the song, the rest is shocking.
- One of the biggest faders for me. The rehearsals didn't do her justicie, and unless juries appreciate the song I won't see Georgia succeeding.
- Catchy tune, but nothing else. It's just stays here.
- This one is one of my biggest growers, from 35th I think to the top 25 already. The big 5 this year is on fire, and Germany isn't an exception. The performance looks expensive and vocals slick. And now that we know they will perform in the second half, I think this one could be in the top 10 of the televote.

points
- I think the performance will look cute, but the song is so... irrelevant. I wish he had a better song, but right now I see him out of the final or sneaking in 10th place.
- The same. The song isn't for me, and the staging looks weird.
- I know this one has a lot of fans but in my case I find it quite difficult to fully connect with it. Still, I really hope Latvia qualifies after so many years becuse I appreciate the authencity in it.

points
- This feels so JESC I cannot give it more than 3. I think they have no chance unfortunately
- I wish I would've been able to connect with this one, but this is not for me. I don't know whether this will flop or not (maybe it will do decent).

points
- Very plastic song, empty staging. I don't know, not for me
- While Germany has gone up this stays where it was. What is a car doing in the middle of the stage? I don't really get it. As per the song, next.
- Plastic and generic ballad that will be forgotten in its semifinal.

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I won't add any comments in these last 5 because I don't wanna be too harsh on them. Let's just say I really dislike them.

 

[Citelis]

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[ESC94]

 

[FabiESC]

Update after SF's

01 Norway 10/10
02 Israel 10/10
03 Austria 10/10
04 Iceland 10/10
05 Finland 10/10
06 France 9/10
07 Poland 9/10
08 Slovenia 9/10
09 Germany 9/10
10 Cyprus 9/10
11 Moldova 9/10
12 UK 8/10
13 Italy 8/10
14 Portugal 8/10
15 Lithuania 7/10
16 Belgium 6/10
17 Ukraine 6/10
18 Czechia 6/10
19 Sweden 6/10
20 Ireland 6/10
21 Serbia 6/10
22 Croatia 5/10
23 Albania 5/10
24 Malta 5/10
25 Estonia 4/10
26 Georgia 4/10
27 Denmark 4/10
28 Armenia 3/10
29 Switzerland 2/10
30 Latvia 2/10
31 Australia 2/10
32 Romania 1/10
33 The Netherlands 1/10
34 Greece 1/10
35 San Marino 1/10
36 Azerbaijan 1/10
37 Spain 0/10

 

[Navn Navnes]

Final ranking before final
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2
3
4
5
6
7 +
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10
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15
16
17 (Sorry)
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[EscGeek]

here it is guys, enjoy

 

[BorisBubbles]

Finland
Slovenia
Czechia
Belgium
Australia
Sweden
Lithuania
Albania
Portugal
Armenia
Iceland
Poland
Estonia
Spain
Malta
United Kingdom
Austria
France
Azerbaijan
Ukraine
Serbia
Germany
Latvia
Norway
Italy
Cyprus
Georgia
Switzerland
Denmark
Ireland
Netherlands
Croatia
Israel
Romania
San Marino
Greece

 

[Looren]

Ranking after the show :

1. Albania
2. Czechia
3. Israel
4. Norway
5. Lithuania
6. The Netherlands
7. Austria
8. Armenia
9. Italy
10. Finland

11. Latvia
12. Moldova
13. Cyprus
14. Germany
15. Iceland
16. Estonia

17. Slovenia
18. Belgium
19. Australia
20. Spain
21. Switzerland

22. Poland
23. Malta
24. Georgia
25. Sweden
26. Ireland

27. Azerbaijan
28. Portugal
29. San Marino
30. UK
31. France

32. Ukraine

33. Denmark
34. Greece

35. Serbia
36. Romania

37. Croatia

31 songs I enjoy out of 37, what a great year

 

[Remembrance]

Ignore.

 

[Remembrance]

Liverpool 2023 - my top 37

Loreen - Tattoo
Voyager - Promise
Teya and Salena - Who the Hell Is Edgar?
Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha
Joker Out - Carpe Diem
Mimicat - Ai coração
Brunette - Future Lover
Monika Linkytė - Stay
Marco Mengoni - Due vite
Blanca Paloma - Eaea
11 Vesna - My Sister's Crown
12 La Zarra - Évidemment
13 Alika - Bridges
14 TuralTuranX - Tell Me More
15 Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper - Burning Daylights
16 Andrew Lambrou - Break a Broken Heart
17 Remo Forrer - Watergun
18 Noa Kirel - Unicorn
19 The Busker - Dance (Our Own Party)
20 Mae Muller - I Wrote a Song
21 Alessandra - Queen of Kings
22 Tvorchi - Heart of Steel
23 Pasha Parfeni - Soarele și luna
24 Iru - Echo
25 Lord of the Lost - Blood & Glitter
26 Gustaph - Because of You
27 Reiley - Breaking My Heart
28 Luke Black - Samo mi se spava
29 Wild Youth - We Are One
30 Albina and Familja Kelmendi - Duje
31 Let 3 - Mama ŠČ!
32 Sudden Lights - Aijā
33 Diljá - Power
34 Blanka - Solo
35 Theodor Andrei - D.G.T. (Off and On)
36 Piqued Jacks - Like an Animal
37 Victor Vernicos - What They Say

 

[0scar]

Final ranking after the show, see you next year!

1-5


6-10


11-15


16-20


21-25


26-30


31-35


36-37

 

[HanVic123]

 

[ayzelto]

It’s been two years since this one.. let’s see

1. France 9/10
2. Spain 9/10
3. Finland 9/10
4. Ukraine 8/10
5. Cyprus 7/10
6. Sweden 7/10
7. Azerbaijan 7/10
8. United Kingdom 7/10
9. Switzerland 6/10
10. Albania 6/10
11. Norway 6/10
12. Slovenia 6/10
13. Israel 6/10
14. Lithuania 6/10
15. Italy 6/10
16. Australia 6/10
17. Belgium 5/10
18. Iceland 5/10
19. Austria 5/10
20. Moldova 5/10
21. Romania 5/10
22. Poland 4/10
23. Portugal 4/10
24. Serbia 4/10
25. Malta 4/10
26. Germany 4/10
27. Estonia 4/10
28. Georgia 4/10
29. Armenia 4/10
30. Latvia 4/10
31. Denmark 3/10
32. Czechia 2/10
33. Ireland 2/10
34. Netherlands 1/10
35. Greece 0/10
36. San Marino 0/10
37. Croatia 0/10