Albania ALBANIA 2019 - Jonida Maliqi - Ktheju tokës

[Kairit]

I like the song & I love Jonida, but I find it very hard to listen all the way through the song, it just kind of drags on way too much, the slow pace and long notes in the chorus and the verses being pretty much the same, there's not enough variation here to keep my interest up and the atmosphere or any part of the song isn't captivating enough for that to not matter. But I do like it, I just don't find myself listening to it even when I try. I don't think it has much hope for qualifying either though, but surprises can always happen, and she is a captivating performer at least.

 

[Milos-BC]

I really like it. For me, this is actually the best Albanian song since 2012. I hope the revamp won't ruin it. So far I like it.

7 points.

 

[blartashura]

I can't at the betting odds putting her on the last place even though there are only 8 songs so far

 

[JohnyKaz]

This probably the best albanian entry since Suus in 2012. And unless it undergoes a really, really, really bad revamp there is no way it's coming last like the bookies say.

 

[Citelis]

Last year's entry was betetr i believe but of course is not for alst place! It canqualify i think easily!

 

[ZoboCamel]

Haven't seen this posted here yet - a short instrumental snippet from the song's revamp: https://twitter.com/yaalbanias/status/1094619994539868161

Not sure it's enough to comment on either way, positive or negative, but at least it's something!

 

[JonnyWest]

I like this but it just screams NQ for me

 

[Citelis]

I think that is jury-friendly!

 

[PopGeek]

This song is just so grand. The vocals are sweeping, the production strikes a great balance between epic and momentous, and the track develops excellently over the course of its three minutes. As things stand, I give it the much-coveted 12.

 

[Mrm]

[MENTION=11532]EscGeek[/MENTION]

Which entries from Albania you LOVED..not liked, but LOVED since their debut in 2004?

 

[EscGeek]

[MENTION=11532]EscGeek[/MENTION]

Which entries from Albania you LOVED..not liked, but LOVED since their debut in 2004?

I love how you explicitly said "LOVED". That really shortens the list
Albania often plays it safe, but that one time they didn't, i wasn't a fan-

1-2013 - I remember not being that excited when they won, i was just okay with the choice. But the song was growing and growing on me and when they released the final version, i was blown away. My runner up of 2013 after Montenegro
2-2011 - Hooked on it since day one
3-2010 - I don't remember much, as I wasn't that active at the time, but i do remember not having a meltdown when they translated it to english

Now tell me your top 3

 

[Mrm]

[MENTION=11532]EscGeek[/MENTION]

I actually LOVE 2 entries from Albania, and to complete the top 3 I will put one I only like..

1. 2007 - Frederik Ndoci & Aida
2. 2018 - Eugent Bushpepa
3. 2008 - Olta Boka

I think you rank them very low.

 

[EscGeek]

[MENTION=11532]EscGeek[/MENTION]

I actually LOVE 2 entries from Albania, and to complete the top 3 I will put one I only like..

1. 2007 - Frederik Ndoci & Aida
2. 2018 - Eugent Bushpepa
3. 2008 - Olta Boka

I think you rank them very low.

Frederik is dead last, but I'm fine with the other two. Eugent was very unlucky to be in such a strong year. I really wanted to squeeze him in my top 25

 

[Iker]

[MENTION=11532]EscGeek[/MENTION]

Which entries from Albania you LOVED..not liked, but LOVED since their debut in 2004?

I loved 2006, 2008, 2012 & 2018.

 

[blartashura]

Since we are ranking lol, here is my ranking of the Albanian Entries

1. 2012 – Rona Nishliu
2. 2005 – Ledina Çelo
3. 2010 – Juliana Pasha
4. 2004 – Anjeza Shahini
5. 2008 – Olta Boka
6. 2009 – Kejsi Tola
7. 2015 – Elhaida Dani
8. 2018 – Eugent Bushpepa
9. 2006 – Luiz Ejilli
10. 2011 – Aurela Gaçe
11. 2017 – Lindita Halimi
12. 2007 – Frederik Ndoci
13. 2016 – Eneda Tarifa
14. 2013 – Adrian Lulgjuraj & Bledar Sejko
15. 2014 – Hersi Matmuja

I am still waiting on the revamped version, but Jonida can easily end up being on the second place. Btw based on her instagram she finished recording the revamped version of the song in Gothenburg. Fingercrossed she will release at least some snippets of the song until she realises the music video.

 

[GlamSIMorous]

I have to say this now: This one was really confusing for me, but hell you guys has this grown on me. Just wanted to see what I gave her. A 6? GOSH! NO WAY! I am going to upgrade to a 12, this lady kills it. And she is still in my Top 3. Good job!

 

[mauve]

I have to say this now: This one was really confusing for me, but hell you guys has this grown on me. Just wanted to see what I gave her. A 6? GOSH! NO WAY! I am going to upgrade to a 12, this lady kills it. And she is still in my Top 3. Good job!

She's my second fave. That was the first NF and I thought: Great! The ESC-year starts wonderful! … and look now how it went … Disappointment over disappointment.

 

[Mrm]

Yes, she is killing my brain's cells for sure..

 

[RainyWoods]

Jonida is still my second favourite and I wasn't exactly ecstatic when she won. I hope the revamp goes well. I'm curious to hear it.

 

[mauve]

Yes, she is killing my brain's cells for sure..

Albania's NF was fun. Remember especially Rainy's statement about Jonida wearing his curtains. 2323