VoR
Take it or leave it
Last week, the streak was broken when two *gasp* WOMEN went DTF for the first time in a decade.
Sadly, neither of them was Linda Bengtzing, who crashed out in sixth. Following Sonja in heat one, which of our darlings will be cast into the flames this week? Here are the candidates...
Sadly, neither of them was Linda Bengtzing, who crashed out in sixth. Following Sonja in heat one, which of our darlings will be cast into the flames this week? Here are the candidates...
1. Mariette - Shout It Out
(Thomas G:son, Cassandra Ströberg, Alex Shield, Mariette Hansson)
Sweden's favourite Lesbian, Mariette has hit the top five with all three of her previous entries. She feels like somebody who really SHOULD win at some point, but her last effort was really quite the let down in the grand scheme of things. Hopefully this one will be closer to the SHIMMERING BEAUTY of A Million Years. Anyway she's a very good performer and isn't hated like Linda Bengtzing, so this should have a very good shout at going through in some form.
2. Albin Johnsén - Livet börjar nu
(Robin Stjernberg, Albin Johnsén, Gino Yonan)
Albin had a big Swedish #1 i 2014 with Din Soldat and made AC at Melfest 2016 with Rik. No, I didn't remember it either.
3. Drängarna - Piga & Dräng
(Anders Wigelius, Robert Norberg, Jimmy Jansson)
This year's obligatory shouty dansband entry. I've sort of made my peace with this stuff now. At least it's usually fun and vaguely tuneful. Likely to go to AC at least on the form of previous entries in this mould.
4. Amanda Aasa - Late
(Amanda Aasa, Siri Jansson, Erik Grahn, Alex Shield)
This year's obligatory winner of P4 nästa, a contest for musical newcomers which has launched such glittering Melfest superstars as Julia Alvgard, Therese Fredenwall and Smilo. Set your expectations for this accordingly.
5. Anis Don Demina - Vem E Som Oss
(Anderz Wrethov, Johanna Elkesdotter Wrethov, Anis Don Demina, Robin Svensk)
This chubby funster was knocked out in 5th last year with the quite boppy Mina bränder, which went on to do quite well on Spotify. Now he's solo, with quite a strong songwriting pedigree behind him. However, his most recent single is a very boring duet with Eric Saade. This could go either way.
6. Faith Kakembo - Crying Rivers
(Jörgen Elofsson, Liz Rodrigues)
A relative newcomer with a high-pedigree songwriting team behind her. Allegedly this was originally written for Celine Dion. Alas, her latest album was an absolute snoozefest, so that may not be as exciting an endorsement as one would hope. We'll see.
7. Mohombi - Winner
(Jimmy Jansson, Mohombi, Palle Hammarlund)
Mohombi's lyrical miracle Hello was one of the big hits from last year's contest, so a swift return was probably inevitable. The 'dress for the job you want' title suggests high ambitions for this, so don't be surprise if it emerges as a frontrunner.
Press reviews: Tuesday
SNIPPETS: Wednesday
Show: 7pm UK Time Saturday
(Thomas G:son, Cassandra Ströberg, Alex Shield, Mariette Hansson)
Sweden's favourite Lesbian, Mariette has hit the top five with all three of her previous entries. She feels like somebody who really SHOULD win at some point, but her last effort was really quite the let down in the grand scheme of things. Hopefully this one will be closer to the SHIMMERING BEAUTY of A Million Years. Anyway she's a very good performer and isn't hated like Linda Bengtzing, so this should have a very good shout at going through in some form.
2. Albin Johnsén - Livet börjar nu
(Robin Stjernberg, Albin Johnsén, Gino Yonan)
Albin had a big Swedish #1 i 2014 with Din Soldat and made AC at Melfest 2016 with Rik. No, I didn't remember it either.
3. Drängarna - Piga & Dräng
(Anders Wigelius, Robert Norberg, Jimmy Jansson)
This year's obligatory shouty dansband entry. I've sort of made my peace with this stuff now. At least it's usually fun and vaguely tuneful. Likely to go to AC at least on the form of previous entries in this mould.
4. Amanda Aasa - Late
(Amanda Aasa, Siri Jansson, Erik Grahn, Alex Shield)
This year's obligatory winner of P4 nästa, a contest for musical newcomers which has launched such glittering Melfest superstars as Julia Alvgard, Therese Fredenwall and Smilo. Set your expectations for this accordingly.
5. Anis Don Demina - Vem E Som Oss
(Anderz Wrethov, Johanna Elkesdotter Wrethov, Anis Don Demina, Robin Svensk)
This chubby funster was knocked out in 5th last year with the quite boppy Mina bränder, which went on to do quite well on Spotify. Now he's solo, with quite a strong songwriting pedigree behind him. However, his most recent single is a very boring duet with Eric Saade. This could go either way.
6. Faith Kakembo - Crying Rivers
(Jörgen Elofsson, Liz Rodrigues)
A relative newcomer with a high-pedigree songwriting team behind her. Allegedly this was originally written for Celine Dion. Alas, her latest album was an absolute snoozefest, so that may not be as exciting an endorsement as one would hope. We'll see.
7. Mohombi - Winner
(Jimmy Jansson, Mohombi, Palle Hammarlund)
Mohombi's lyrical miracle Hello was one of the big hits from last year's contest, so a swift return was probably inevitable. The 'dress for the job you want' title suggests high ambitions for this, so don't be surprise if it emerges as a frontrunner.
Press reviews: Tuesday
SNIPPETS: Wednesday
Show: 7pm UK Time Saturday