Life after Helsinki 2007 Eurovision

North Macedonia - Vasil -You The start is promising and then nothing much happens. The best parts are the tango elements, I just wish there was more of it! Why not go for it and fully explore that territory, throw in a proper instrumental break for a great dance routine on stage? Now the break is just some vocal whining on floor and then nothing happens for the grand finale. The idea and the ingredients are there but this is not delivering. Sad. Therefor only 6/10 Croatia - Damir Kedžo - Divlji Vjetre I kinda liked this when it was selected. Then I listened it a few more times and absolutely loved it. This is what I want from Eurovision, be it old fashioned or not: a proper song in native language and you can hear from which part of Europe it comes from. Damir is a great vocalist and sings the hell out of this live. Just the way it should be! I'm almost wanting to give this a perfect 10/10 Estonia - Uku Suviste  - What love is Fandom has taken a real d...

The Swedish Melodifestivalen caravan ended its journey to Friends Arena, packed with tens of thousends of people with no fear of Coronavirus. Twelve acts made it this far and for the first time since 1971-72 last year's winner won again. Sort of. The Mamas were backing John Lundvik last year but now claimed the spotlight to themselves and took a bit of a surprise win. A very close one. It was a family affair the mamas against the daughter in the end both the juries and televoters.... A very close race indeed overal votes going everywhere. One could say the standard was so high people didn't think what to vote. I rather think it was the opposite, it was so medicore people didn't know what to vote and there was no stand out entry whatsoever.  The Mamas are American Ashley Haynes, Loulou Lamotte and Dinah Yonas Manna. Even though I loved them last year and they should tick all my boxes somehow I can't get on board this one. It's feelgood and nice with great ...