So again this has spoilers for those who have not watch the prime time semi's on SBS.
- Belgium
Laura Tesoro
What's The Pressure
This is a great song to start the night with. pity it wont translate to votes. The performance makes the song. 2 drink minimum
- Czech Republic
Gabriela Gunčíková
I Stand
Poor Czechia getting the draw of death. She spends literally 2.5 minutes of this song standing...
- The Netherlands
Douwe Bob
Slow Down
Country crap. Toilet break
- Azerbaijan
Samra
Miracle
This is just here to keep the bottom of the ladder up. It was a miracle that it qualified at all
- Hungary
Freddie
Pioneer
The last song of the first snore section. Another one that was a weak qualifier.
- Italy
Francesca Michielin
No Degree Of Separation
The first of the auto qualifiers. Not much better than what has preceded it but interesting because it has not been seen in full on TV. Pretty song and wont be right at the bottom
- Israel
Hovi Star
Made Of Stars
Boy George wannabe but the song did not come out too bad. The hoop acrobatics was still the highlight.
- Bulgaria
Poli Genova
If Love Was A Crime
I am glad this qualified. it deserves to win just for the earring
- Sweden
Frans
If I Were Sorry
Not coming across as an interesting performance. Maybe our Swedish hosts don't want to do this again so soon
- Germany
Jamie-Lee
Ghost
I am calling this as the Barbara Dex winner, though there is some competition this year. The song is interesting though.
- France
Amir
J'ai Cherché
The last of a run of pre-qualifiers. This was highly regarded by the bookies and I still don't understand why. average song, ok performance, pitchy at the end
- Poland
Michał Szpak
Color Of Your Life
the performance is a snore. opportune toilet break.
- Australia
Dami Im
Sound of Silence
I want her arm jewellery. I am biased, Go Dami. Drinks in this song too if only for the minge flash
- Cyprus
Minus One
Alter Ego
This will get 12 points from Greece if nothing else. DRINK!
- Serbia
Sanja Vučić ZAA
Goodbye
This is a strong performance. I love the outfits. There has got to be drinks in this song
- Lithuania
Donny Montell
I've Been Waiting For This Night
toilet break for the first 2 minutes. the flip is the only good bit... that and the abundance of fake tan..
- Croatia
Nina Kraljić
Lighthouse
I don't know which outfit it worse, before or after the reveal. It will get some votes, wont be a contender though
- Russia
Sergey Lazarev
You Are The Only One
This has been the favourite since... forever. Best performance by far. the song is ok too
- Spain
Barei
SayYay!
The recorded version had more energy. this could be at the bottom of the ladder
- Latvia
Justs
Heartbeat
The only good thing about this song is most people will be drunk while watching it.
- Ukraine
Jamala
1944
This was second with the bookies until after the Semi performance and with good reason. This is a toilet break
- Malta
Ira Losco
Walk on Water
This will be mid-range in the end I think and the performance is not enough. Also what is with her shoes?
- Georgia
Nika Kocharov and Young Georgian Lolitaz
Midnight Gold
Worst presentation of the night. The visual effects made me want to vomit. If you are drinking, prepare the bucket.
- Austria
ZOË
Loin D'ici
This has a certain appeal, it would have to to have qualified. it is a bit of a dark horse and could go top then. Surely there will be some drinks in this song.
- United Kingdom
Joe & Jake
You're Not Alone
I don't think the UK is even trying. They have already done better than Ireland (by default) so they have just given us... nothing
- Armenia
Iveta Mukuchyan
LoveWave
Good performance and song. The only thing missing is pants.