Tonight Sweden will chose their last 4 songs for the final next Saturday.  Helsingborg is this year’s hosts and  are getting into the spirit all of things schlager.

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Duel 1 – Predict Linus Svenning

Andreas Weise reminds me of a cocky egotistical used car salesman but there are some Swedish that obviously like it.  The song is not horrendous actually but I believe that it is good enough for Eurovision or to win Melodifestivalen due to the lack of like-ability.  Linus Svenning’s song and performance feels much more genuine and the quality is much higher.  With Svenning being a finalist last year as well he is clearly in with a great chance of going through to the final.

Duel 2 – Predict Hasse Andersson

Hasse Andersson is like that old friend you have seen it a long while and comes in a springtime happy song that just makes you smile.  Even if you don’t care for danseband music, it is almost impossible not to smile at least once during his performance.  The Swedish love Andersson and the audience participation in the arena is electric.  Kristin Amparo is an Adele-like songstress and her performance is flawless.  The setting and lighting just add to this atmospheric song.  This is my favourite song of the evening and it slightly kills me to predict anyone to win against it but I believe Andersson’s popularity is win over Amparo moving performance.

Duel 3 – Predict Dinah Nah

Dolly Style is the saccharin sweet trio of wannabe children presenters performing one of those songs you can’t get out of your head.  The song is instantly catchy and will be a favourite of anyone under 12.  The battle is arguably the closest to call but it will depend on how much the parents drink this evening.  Dinah Nah is a summer-drenched club anthem with a great chorus.  What makes this song stand out is the simple special effect of shaking the camera during the all male dance performances given that earthquake effect.

Duel 4 – Predict Samir & Victor

Behrang Miri has been to the second chance round before and lost out previously to proceed to the final.  The song is a bit lost amongst the other songs this evening due to the lack of sparkle.  There has been a sneaky change here as Malena Ernman has been added as backing vocalist.  I still don’t think Ernman’s addition will change the popularity behind Samir & Victor.  Samir & Viktor are easily the most popular song of the evening.  Unfortunately, the song and vocals aren’t up to the popularity of this novelty song.  This won’t stop the Swedish kids and teens voting for the rather good looking duo.