Okay, so i haven't been posting on here as much as i should, because there's been a lot to take in for a Eurofan the last few days, but i'm gonna go through these first.
Greczula - not as good as i hoped. Even for a "radio-rock" song the accompaniement is wimpy, what's with these drums? I guess it can qualify, but aside from one guaranteed NQ it seems pretty open this week. And his name sounds like a variant of Duckula or Bunnicula...
Malou Prytz - Oh god, i absolutely HATE this artist and the utter depraved garbage she sent in her previous attempts, but this is not that bad. Can definitely qualify, but i don't think many will care if it doesn't.
Björn Holmgren - We knew what this would be just by the name and picture. Are you figgin serious? He might be very sincere and devoted to make this kind of music, but just, WHY. Why are the only young and unknown artists allowed in Melodifestivalen those who make guitar-strumming afternoon radio filler slop? WHERE is the god damn young urban pop, dance pop, R&B, and hip-hop acts?
These are the music genres MOST young musicians are making now. Yet in Melodifestivalen there are NEVER EVER any "real" artists from these genres, only half-assed attempts from the same Stockholm producers who manage everyone else. Why can't MF have ONE representant of the most popular music genres among youth?
You even acknowledged it by bringing in Hooja, as an interval act, why not as contestants? Because you're afraid they would win and there's some hidden policy that only certain genres of music should represent Sweden?
Anyway, we all know what's going to happen with this song, though given the results of the previous heats, he might not be last.
Dolly Style - Yeah, not much enthusiasm from most people here for this one either, but with this (weak) competition, they could make the final. Not exited, not at all.
Angelino - I genuinely had hopes for this, but it's too weak and bland. I see this getting a bottom placement.
Annika Wickihalder - First off, i got a grudge against her for stealing the wildcard slots to the final (along with that bro-country from American Song Contest) from Scarlet and Fröken Snusk, with a very mid entry, but that wasn't her fault. This seems okay and kind of engaging. I can see it being really good live, and going to the final, but then, i had the same feeling about Linnea and she ended up last, so i wouldn't count on it.
Basically the qualifiers can be anyone in any order except Björn, and i won't care much either way. I just HOPE, goddammit, that Måns won't win in the final, or John Lundvik it would just be so boring, i'd take literally anyone over these two, or Arvingarna. Really hoping for Scarlet to knock everyone out though.