Scar – Superstar
I’m half expecting either the wimax ad (You’d have to be Irish
to understand) or else a tribute act to Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan.
This is certainly a potential winner but I still am not convinced this is an
ideal Eurovision choice. Grade: B
Dorothy Bezzina – Starting From The End
I never got Dorothy, her songs are always very good vocally
but are never particularly warm. This one is no different. Probably will do
well with juries. Grade: E-
Corazon Mizzi – My Stranger Love
Corazon’s song is probably similar in ways to other songs in
this national final. However something about her voice makes me think that she
might just standout a little more in the national final however perhaps I just
prefer her voices to others in MESC this year. Grade: D-
Jessica Muscat – Ultraviolet
Can fiery red heads go to Eurovision? Yes of course,
remember Niamh Kavanagh? Certainly Jessica has a pretty distinctive look. Her
song is also fairly good and reminds me a bit of Lena Meyer Landrut. Maybe has
an outside chance? Grade: B-
Gianni – Us Against The World
Gianni may have his fans from last year but I doubt that
they will be overly impressed with this teen pop song that really is
unimpressive. Last year I had him down as someone who could represent Malta at
Eurovision in the future, however I don’t think 2013 is the future. Grade: D
Davinia Pace – Betrayed
I don’t like this, for no reason at all. I just don’t.
Sorry. Grade: G
Kevin Borg - Needing You
For some reason I overlooked this last night and when I was writing up my first reviews. This is a strong ballad but that's only by Maltese standards. It doesn't really go that far. Grade: D
Richard Edwards – Fall Like Rome
Seasoned MESC competitor returns with another dramatic song.
This is certainly one of the more stand out song in MESC however I still wonder
if he could actually win given that he has missed out so many times before
this. Never the less I think this is a possible winner and could be in Malmo.
Grade: B+
Janice Debattista – Perfect Day
This is a vanilla song, plain and simple. Not that it is
never a bad idea to err on the side of caution in a national final this is just
lacking in many areas and there are so many similar songs in this national
final. Grade: E
Deborah C – Love-O-Holic
This is my favourite song in the competition. I loved
Deborah last year and once again I find myself in the same position this year.
Sadly vocally she was way off last year, hopefully the year has done her some
good. If this worked it could have a chance of winning but if it goes wrong it
surely won’t be as bad as last year. Grade: A
Claudia Faniello – When It’s Time
Claudia is back for yet another national final with yet
another dull song. Personally speaking I think if they weren’t go to send her
with the song Pure I cannot imagine her doing well enough with this one. It is
dull and predictable. Grade: E+
Gianluca Bezzina – Tomorrow
Anyone else thinking Train’s Hey Soul Sister? Certainly I
am. I think this is somewhat like it but none the less this is a very sweet
song and Gianluca’s charisma helps to boost the song. A strong entry that may
well win. Grade: B+
Chris Grech – Never Walk Away
Another plain song with some U2 overtones. Chris is quite an
introverted performer so this song may not come across as well as it should.
Slow rock songs also don’t tend to do extremely well in national finals. Grade:
E+
Petra/Richard Edwards – Wonderful
Today
I personally would prefer their
individual song than this duet. It really does not show off Richard’s vocal
abilities and the age difference (apologies if there is no difference). Taxi
for this one then. Grade: E
Amber – In Control
Also a dull song. It tries to be
right but gets it so wrong. Grade: E+
Dominique Azzopardi – Too Little Too Late
Another dull ballad. Dominique has a delicate and gentle
voice but it still will not take away from the fact that the song really is
just not that outstanding. Grade: E+
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