This week we saw the last of the Melodifestivalen semi-finals, and several of my favourite Swedish acts participated. I expected Love Generation and Nicke Borg to be the top 2 (who go straight into the final) but in fact Linda Bengtzing beat both of them, so that means it’s very unlikely that either of them could win. I don’t see Linda’s track as a winner either, as it’s not the best song she has entered in Melodifestivalen, so I think the prize will end up going to Eric Saade or Sanna Nielsen. I’d be happy for Eric or Sanna to win, so fingers crossed it won’t be upset by anyone awful (such as The Playtones, who I do sadly think stand 3rd best chance). Here’s my round-up of semi-final number four…
Most Distracting Gimmick: Anders Fernette – Run
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ8LaDqPDQM&w=425&h=349]
Catchiest chorus: Love Generation – Dance Alone
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5PhIdwaWic&w=425&h=349]
Shiniest Jacket: Melody Club – The Hunter
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSiPbNV7b7M&w=425&h=349]
Most Pleasant Song: Julia Alvgard – Better Or Worse
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS9Dws9gH4c&w=425&h=349]
Most Confusing Name (is it a man or a band?): Lasse Stefanz – En blick och nånting händer
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqvg-koMnY0&w=425&h=349]
Best Canary-Inspired Outfit: Linda Bengtzing – E det fel på mej
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71IxwhRzUlw&w=425&h=349]
Most Mismatched Song & Singer: Nicke Borg – Leaving Home
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d6yeYFFmDg&w=425&h=349]
Best Belting: Linda Pritchard – Alive
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ15JQMKpBo&w=425&h=349]