I prefer it to generic pop and his voice is interesting. Might qualify, I think.

So nobody likes Leonard Cohen. Not that Serhat is at his level. But at least he tries.

I love Leonard Cohen and that's who Serhat reminded me of...as you said, not at his level but he tries.

Greece is out. No comment.

omg Greece is so bad!

I think it's ok. I prefer it to typical pop or ethnic...hip hop isn't everyone's cup of tea but I find the song acceptable. Wouldn't vote for it but the same goes for 90% of the songs chosen so far.

If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all?
This is one of those that can win me over with an excellent live. I kind of like the chorus, I kind of don't like the verses. Decidedly meh, all in all.

http://www.itemvn.eu/song/?s=7C1F57852C


In my opinion, contender for the 1st place in SF2

The Australian song is ok but, for me, it's one more song I wouldn't vote for. It reminds me a bit of past entries of Azerbaijan..on the more boring side..I don't think it can win but it may do well (they did last year with something worse, after all)...and, basically, I'm now only waiting for the surprise from Azerbaijan.

Did Greece send crap? Yes
Did Australia send something good? Yes
Will Azerbaijan go back to dreary female stuff? Yes

Melodifestivalen 2016 - The Final

1. Ace Wilder - Don't Worry
2. Wiktoria - Save Me
3. Molly Sandén - Youniverse
4. SaRaha - Kizunguzungu
5. Lisa Ajax - My Heart Wants Me Dead
6. Robin Bengtsson - Constellation Prize
7. Oscar Zia - Human
8. Panetoz - Håll om mig hårt
9. Boris René - Put Your Love on Me (IN A LITTER BOX)
10. Frans - If I Were Sorry
11. David Lindgren - We Are Your Tomorrow
12. Samir & Viktor - Bada nakna

What a Miltonesque ranking. Regardless, I think it's probably one of the strongest final line-ups ever, I'd say all the songs could easily achieve top 10 at Eurovision (apart from the AC qualifiers, but they are strictly #fun4Sverige) with a couple even challenging for winner/top 5 status. My preferred choice, taking the song and performance into account, would be Wiktoria - it's super catchy and I love the staging.

Melodifestivalen 2016 - Full Ranking

1. ISA - I Will Wait
2. Ace Wilder - Don’t Worry
3. Krista Siegfrids - Faller
4. Wiktoria - Save Me
5. Molly Sandén - Youniverse
6. SaRaha - Kizunguzungu
7. SMILO - Weight of the World
8. Dolly Style - Rollercoaster
9. Victor och Natten - 100%
10. Linda Bengtzing - Killer Girl
11. Lisa Ajax - My Heart Wants Me Dead
12. Robin Bengtsson - Constellation Prize
13. Pernilla Andersson - Mitt guld
14. Mimi Werner - Ain’t No Good
15. Oscar Zia - Human
16. Panetoz - Håll om mig hårt
17. Boris René - Put Your Love on Me
18. Molly Pettersson Hammar - Hunger
19. Anna Book - Himmel för två
20. Frans - If I Were Sorry
21. David Stenmarck - Du tar mig tillbaks
22. David Lindgren - We Are Your Tomorrow
23. Samir & Viktor - Bada nakna
24. After Dark - Kom ut som en stjärna
25. Albin & Mattias - Rik
26. Swingfly - You Carved Your Name (feat. Helena Gutarra)
27. Eclipse - Runaways
28. Patrik, Uno & Tommy - Håll mitt hjärta hårt

Again, overall quite a strong year. 2015 was a turning point with the introduction of the app and an increase in more radio-friendly songs sung by young/up-and-coming singers. I am saddened by the changing of the guard (poor, brave Linda - and to a lesser extent Martin) but I think it's ultimately for the best and as Hasse showed, schlager/dansband will always have a place in the Swedish music scene and the hearts of the viewers.

Australia has also released the video for Dami Im's Sound Of Silence

I like it and I hope it will qualify.