Eurovision Pocket Size Previews #2

In the run up to May's big final we review each song competing in this year's contest - the rules, our team have to do it in just ONE sentence.

BELARUS - IVAN "HELP YOU FLY"

Elliot - Poor vocals, poor song, had so many better options! 2/10

James - Average song, poor vocals. Very weak. 3/10

Noa - I don't think it have a potential in eurovision , very basic song . 3/10

Emily - it's grown on me since the NF but it's still not an amazing song. Very mediocre except the staging from the NF. 5/10

Rob - It's definitely up there with some of the worst this year, out of tune and out dated. 2/10

TOTAL SCORE: 10/50

BELGIUM - LAURA TESORO "WHAT'S THE PRESSURE?"

Elliot - Cute performance, inoffensive but not memorable 5/10

James - Catchy, fun, sassy. Love it! 6/10

Noa - cute , catchy song, abit boring, reminds me alot of pop songs i've heard. 5/10

Emily - LOVE! Really catchy, and hopefully even stronger in May on stage. 8/10

Rob - A solid middle of the road pop song, but I'd be surprised if it qualified. 6/10

TOTAL SCORE: 30/50

Laura won Eurosong 2016 in January

BOSNIA - DALAL & DEAN FT. ANA RUCNER "LJUBAV JE"

Elliot - Good song to return with, but do worry for its chances in it's semi, rap is dire though - 6.5/10

James - This to me is middle of the road and is very forgetful. It has a nice tune but I don't see it even as a qualifier. 4/10

Noa - I really like the fact they sing in their native language, and the mix of the genres! 6/10

Emily- The rap is still a little out of place but the overall song isn't bad. Now we have the other songs though, I feel as though this won't do as well despite being one of few that is in a language that isn't English. 6/10

Rob - Without the rap this song has a lot of potential, with the rap...not so much. 6/10

TOTAL SCORE: 28.5/50

BULGARIA - POLI GENOVA "IF LOVE WAS A CRIME"

Elliot - not was I was expecting but still good! Poli has returned with an improved song and hook 8/10

James - This is a modern song, radio-friendly and quite catchy! However, I don't think it stands out enough and I find it a bit forgetful. It will be nice to listen to on the night, but it isn't an entry that I will be playing in years to come. 7/10

Noa -  Wow , that's a good comeback Bulgaria, very impressed by the song , Good job ! 9/10

Emily - So worth the wait! Very promising: strong singer, modern and memorable song, even some Bulgarian! Love it 8.5/10

Rob - Definitely worth the wait, but I don't see the hype that lots of people do. It should make the final. 7/10

TOTAL SCORE: 39.5/50

Poli Genova hosted Junior Eurovision 2015

CROATIA - NINA KRALJIC "LIGHTHOUSE"

Elliot - Love it love it love it! Major title contender for me, flawless song 10/10

James - Unfortunately I'm not as impressed as a lot of other people. Yes, it's nice, but it's not a winning song. It sounds like a budget version of Only Teardrops to me. 6/10

Noa - This song is so unique and different , I really like this song! Very strong . 8/10

Emily - Really good comeback to the contest! Modern, powerful ballad that I hope will bring Croatia a great result. 8/10

Rob - Well done Croatia, you've done well - but not very well. It's just an average 'Only Teardrops' for me. 7/10

TOTAL SCORE: 39/50

Our current top three...

1) Australia - Dami Im "Sound of Silence,
1) Bulgaria - Poli Genova "If Love was a Crime"
3) Croatia - Nina Kraljic "Lighthouse"

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