Everyone knows that when you watch the Eurovision, you will hear some duds and when you buy the CD you get the same deal! The entries here from Switzerland, Iceland, Latvia and a slew of other Eastern European entries are not easy on the ear by any stretch of the imagination.
But please don't let that put you off: there were genuinely some great songs in the Eurovision this year. Malta, Armenia and the UK all contribute some catchy bubblegum while the Ukrainian and Turkish entries are a little bit different and well worth a listen for that. Both Romania and Greece produce very contemporary sounds which would not sound out of place on radio.
The Swedes, as usual, go for the "big sound", and Carola's "Invincible" is one of the best. There are many more entries deserving of a mention, including those of Norway, Croatia (a grower!) and the under-rated French ballad, but my douze points would have to go to the Belgian "Je t'Adore", which is one of the best songs I have ever heard ( and it didn't even make it through the semi-final!)
Buy it!! It won't be out of your CD player for long if you do because there is something for everyone, even rock from the winners Finland(?)!