By Steven Oldham
In ten days time, five acts will compete in Barcelona for the right to represent Spain in Copenhagen this May.
They will be looking to improve on the disappointing performance of ESDM at last year's event, who finished second last.
Spain will pick their entry via jury and televoting in a 50/50 split on February 22, and here, I rank the five songs fighting to be picked.
To hear the songs, go to this page. What's your favourite? Let me know.
5. Raúl - Seguir Sin Ti
Raúl is a veteran Eurovision campaigner having first tried to represent his country back in 2000 only to finish as runner up. He's since released an impressive six albums so is obviously popular in Spain, but on this evidence it's hard to see why. A dull, dated ballad which would have been well at home in the 1970s. Spain will have no chance if they choose this.
4. Brequette - Más (Run)
This seems to be an early favourite among ESC fans from what I'm reading but I'm a little underwhelmed. She has a strong voice, but her song is too melodramatic, and sounds like an unholy combination of Jordin Sparks and Bridget Mendler. It may grow on me but at the moment it just sounds as if it's trying to be 'big' and failing.
3. La Dama - Estrella Fugez
A slow starter, Estrella Fugez builds nicely into an enjoyable Eurodance track. La Dama vocalist Damaris is not the strongest singer you'll ever hear, but the energetic, modern track makez up for this. It would definitely get people dancing in a club, but live? My only concern would be this sounding a bit 'flat' on the big stage. The song has a slower breakdown section near the end which doesn't really fit with the rest of the song, but Spain could do worse than pick this.
2. Ruth Lorenzo - Dancing In The Rain
The former UK X Factor contestant has come up with the goods here to do her country proud. Dancing In The Rain is a strong, atmospheric piano driven power ballad built to showcase her vocal ability, which effortlessly flips between Spanish and English. A little repetitive but this can be forgiven when the starting product is good. She'd also be likely to collect points from the UK & Ireland where even more casual Eurovision viewers will remember her X Factor performances.
1. Jorge González - Aunque Se Acabe El Mundo
An upbeat, dancy number from another national final alumni, which sounds a lot like international superstar DJ Bob Sinclar - it's similar to Love Generation without the whistling. Aunque Se Acabe El Mundo (Even if the World Ends) is a catchy, simple track which should do well. González came second in the country's first series of The Voice, so his live vocals should not be in question. His summery, guitar infused track deserves to be heard by a wider audience and could enjoy success across the continent if he gets the nod to go to Copenhagen.
So, am I right? Or is Jorge Gonzalez's entry the worst you've ever heard? Leave a comment!
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