Identitet was one of the earliest of this year's entries to be chosen and has since run into some controversy because of alleged similarities to a song called Plavi Safir by Bajaga.
However, having listened to the song a couple of times, I'm quite liking it. It can be best described as ethno-rock and as in years past it will be performed in the native language. With the Balkan connection now a dominant feature of Eurovision, this should not detract from its pull among many voters. However, the genre may not go well with the the Contest's usual demographic.
Voting for Albania this year will take place in the second semi-final on May 16, where Lulgjuraj and Sejko will perform in 14th place out of a field of 17. This will, no doubt, help the song's chances of qualifying, which I anticipate it doing. However, it's not this year's winner.
Song: 7/10.
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I am not sure it will get out of its SF - it is in the second one which may give it a chance but from my many years of watching Eurovision any sort of rock act that is NOT singing in English is always going to struggle. The thing that may give it a chance is its draw in the SF (between Norway and Georgia) as it will stand out and as you point out, it is 14th on the list, near the end for jaded viewers!
ReplyDeleteIf it does get out of the SF, I don't expect it to get too many points in the Final - a possible disappointment for Albanian Eurovision fans after Rona last year?