Copenhagen 2014: Rankings of the 37, Part 2: 31-26

And we're back with part 2 of the Copenhagen 2014 countdown. Six down, thirty one to go. Let's go!

Number 31!

Sanna Nielsen with "Undo" (Sweden). Much better than the Swedish song in Malmo, but still once again I have a Swedish ESC song towards the bottom. Why? Because of the dry nature, but it is still okay. Also note to people who compare this to that rubbish song by Ciley Myrus: don't you ever compare a true European artist to mainstream trash, ever again! Show some respect punks! Also respect her for finally making it to the ESC on her seventh attempt at the Melodifestivalen, the national ESC final of Sweden.

At number 30, it is Cristina Scarlat with "Wild Soul" (Moldova). For the third straight year in a row, Moldova has sent something dry to the ESC. It is an okay song nonetheless. Hopefully next year, if it happens, would like to see Zdob si Zdub come back; they had the best Moldovan song in the ESC with "So Lucky" in 2011. Also this song was heaps better than those two craptacular songs the country had for 2012 and 2013.

Question yourself: how well would Valentina Monetta do in her third consecutive ESC appearance? I actually found "Forse/Maybe" (San Marino) her best song ever. It seems that the San Marinese ESC committee kept her and probably were thinking, "make the final or no more ESC for us." And she finally made the grand final. From "Facebook" in 2012 to "Vola" in 2013 and now this year. A huge trip in the escalator of the journey that is Valentina Monetta. Ask and you shall receive. However on my rankings, I have "Forse" number 29. Very powerful, but dry and okay.

At number 28, it's the Andres Cantor with a goatee--Axel Hirsoux--with "Mother" (Belgium). It is still better than the crap that made the final last year with that Justin Bieber look a like (simply because Roberto Bellarosa looks slightly like Bieber or any of those artists those mindless sheeple girls listen to), but why didn't it make the final? It was also very powerful, but an okay song as well. Maybe his looks the reason? C'mon Europe, you disappointed me!

Ruth Lorenzo comes in number 27 with "Dancing in the Rain" (Spain). Here's a perfect ballad, but ranked it very low because of even more powerful stuff as you'll probably see in the days to come. Okay song nonetheless.

Herciana Matmuja comes in number 26 with "Zemerini I Nje Nate" (Albania). Okay song, but not as good as last year's song. Nothing special.

After two posts, here's where I stand:

37. Poland
36. Denmark
35. Belarus
34. Latvia
33. Macedonia
32. Austria
31. Sweden
30. Moldova
29. San Marino
28. Belgium
27. Spain
26. Albania

Twenty five big ones to number one! Where will Firelight land? Common Linnets? SEBalter? Elaiza? Even Suzy? Find out as the countdown continues!

Copenhagen 2014 Reviews: Sanna Nielsen "Undo"

After seven appearances in the Melodifestivalen, Sanna Nielsen (pictured) will finally represent Sweden in ESC. And in Copenhagen, she will sing "Undo."

"Undo" is a ballad that is all the way soft. Vocals are okay, typical of mainstream pop. It is an okay track. She will perform in the first semifinal next Tuesday. However, since the first semifinal will be the toughest of the two semifinals and anyone of those fifteen can advance, she might not make it to the grand final on Saturday. For some reason.

Sweden has been an integral part of the ESC for five decades. When it comes to Sweden in the ESC, you should know that the best entry is Loreen Talhaoui "Euphoria," the 2012 winner. Second most points ever in an ESC grand final. The second best ESC entry for Sweden in my opinion: Roger Pontare with "When Spirits Are Calling My Name," from 2000 (contest took place in Stockholm that year), in which he excited the crowd in the grand final. Also some other great ESC entries from Sweden that come to mind: Afro-Dite "Never Let It Go" (2002), Tomas Ledin "Just Nu!" (1980) & Bjorn Skifs "Fangad I En Drom" (1981). Some of the best ever for Sweden in the history of the event. This song might not be up there, but it is reasonable.

Up next: Sebalter "Hunter of Stars."