This was pretty nice, maybe a bit too ESC 2006/2008 but I liked it.
2. Känner dig - Anton Hagman
There was nothing bad about this, maybe it was a bit low key for the contest but I wouldn't skip this song if it comes up on a playlist or the radio.
3. Torn - Lisa Ajax
I think this is the best ballad in mello this year but there is something missing on stage, she is a good performer but I feel like this sober, minimalistic approach doesn't suit her.
4. I Do - Arvingarna
The choreo/staging was a bit silly but I really liked it! What a fun, catchy song! Well done, guys!
5. On My Own - Bishara
A mello star is born and I think we have a winner. I do not like the song but he is fucking talented and sold it so well. I wish he could come back next year with a better track cause I'm sure he can do better than this.
6. Kärleken finns kvar - Ann-Louise Hanson
She is a legend and this performance was lovely.
7. Too Late For Love - John Lundvik
Yes! Last year John showed us what a talented singer he was and this year he brought a good song and a motherfucking gospel choir with him so I gotta say I'm very happy to see him back in the final. Go Lundvik!
I like both acts but at the same time Im not crazy about any of their songs.
DUEL 2
1. När ingen ser - Axel Schylström
2. I Don't Give A - Lisa Ajax
Axel was my favorite in this duel, such a catchy song and he is a great performer. I cant wait to hear more music from him.
DUEL 3
1. Her Kiss - Boris René
2. Hearts Align - Dismissed
This was probably the weakest duel, but I liked both acts and Im glad Boris won, he is such a performer, I love his stage presence.
DUEL 4
1. Kiss You Goodbye - Anton Hagman
2. Statements - Loreen
I kinda hate Björkman for putting these 2 in a duel. I love Loreen and her performance this week was much better, I think Statements will be missed in the final but there's nothing we can do about it, just give Lo a big round of applase and send her a lot of love!. Congrats to Anton, who also improved his act and did a very good job. Good luck in the final!
What a lovely performance, it was the best one of the night imo. She is so likeable and the whole act looked pretty neat. Good job, Mariette!
2. Himmel och hav - Roger Pontare
Im very surprised with his result, cause I thought this kind of entry was not app-friendly but Roger did a very solid performance and Im glad he made it to the top 5.
3. Up - Etzia
I like the edgy Etzia more than the mello Etzia. This was such a plain "uptempo" song, it lacked so much energy.
4. Vart har du vart - Allyawan
Im sorry but I didnt like this.
5. Hearts Align - Dismissed
I was a bit confused with the 1st part of the performance but I just watched it again and I liked it. Its a daring staging and they performed it very well.
6. I Don't Give A - Lisa Ajax
She is a good singer but I dont give a fuck about this entry, (Her song from last year was better)
7. Good Lovin' - Benjamin Ingrosso
Benjamin is so huggable! I wanted to get a winner alert vibe from this entry but all I got was a "ow he is not here to win" feeling. Still I think song is okay and its going to be fun to see him perform it again in the final.
Shoutout to David "Dad bod" Lindgren who was probably the highlight of this semifinal:
