Enga Fordóma

POLLAPÖNK

SECHUK JURY

98

/ 280 (35%)

INTERNATIONAL JURY

ICELAND

JURY TOTAL

52.5

Amar

I couldn't even listen to the whole song. Poor arrangement and just a downright awful entry. I'd be surprised if this gets top 15 in the semifinal... yes... the 16 entry semifinal. 

1

Axel

What I like with this, is that they dare to be different, which is really cool, and they will get a plus for that. Even though the song is not that nice.

5

Benedek

Huge disappointment for me.This is a very bold song.Its trying to be happy but its sad. It is a song that will be bottom in semi final. I’m so sorry this year for Iceland .

1

Douwe

The Icelanders will have to wait another year for that so far elusive Euro victory. Indeed their run of qualifying for the final each year since 2008 looks to be in jeopardy. All credit for their enthusiasm and for the message here that deals with prejudice and how easy it is to fix it, however this kind of song usually doesn't travel too well and I can't see 2014 being any different.

2

Elias

Whats happening this year with the joke entries. This is another one that will suffer to get in the final. For me it was the best choice from the awful Icelandic National Final but again so medium

6

José

When one finds a final with such a low musical level, one can understand how such a poor song with guys with fun beards and hairstyles wearing colorfull clothes are hiding the poverty of the music included on the icelandic piece. Shame because Iceland is usually a personal favorite.

0.5

Mark

This is yet another gimmick song, and I think that it will get lost in all the other rubbish that is being sent this year. I do however like the fact that it is sung in Icelandic

2.5

Melissa

Oh Iceland , you were doing so well! After a run of songs from 2008 that would have consistently rated 8+ from me, they choose this 2nd rate Presidents of the USA cover band (with outfit colours from The Wiggles). It's catchy and memorable, for sure, but I really don't see this qualifying. Although the next time I'm in Reykjavik I'll remember to pop down to Adidas as they look as though they have decent clearence sales!

6

Octavio

The song isn't a joke entry, but they sure do look like they're singing a joke entry. Not bad, kinda fun and catchy. It surely isn't the best song out there, but neither is it the worst. One thing is for sure, it's a different and an unusual genre to feature. I don't know what to think about it. Reminds me of Koza Mostra and their clothes of the teletubbies (Barbara Dex candidate?). Not sure if that is positive or negative. Anyway, it's nice to see something else from Iceland for once.

5

Paul C

I'm a little disappointed from Iceland 's choice this year. I do not dislike the song, it is energetic, it give you a smile but that's about it. It will be a difficult bet for Iceland to go to the Final

5

Pia

hmhmmmm......I don´t know , love or hate it. I think I dislike. The start was guite good , but then it got worse and worse...no this is NOT EUROVISON! Screaming on stage with colorful jumpsuites ? Sorry Iceland ....

3

Roberto

I was ready to give 10 to "Von" by Gissur Páll Gissurarson and when I saw the result I was astonished. Those Jumping Gym-wears remind me of the Teletubbies or the Portuguese entry in 1981 and they were singing like a B-52's early track. Iceland won't win, that's the point. This song is not so bad but is not so good, and I think it's time to clear up when there's a real challenge from a (limited) "being-a-part-of-it".

4.5

Roy

The four guys in their sort of track suits look ready for the winter olympics, instead they are heading for Eurovision. Colourful and sort of catchy but this kind of novelty song may work for your local population but it is not not going to get the majority of votes from other countries unless people vote for it because it is so different. I have always liked the Icelandic entry besides 2006, but this time it also gets a no from me.

5

Samantha

I have the feeling that I'm not *quite* the target audience for Pollapönk, since I'm not 7 anymore...but if you took away the jumpsuits and hadn't told me that this was a band primarily for kids, I would have believed it. It's fun and has a great energy and hook, but I'm not sure if it's enough to get them to Saturday. 

6

UNITED KINGDOM JURY

ICELAND

JURY TOTAL

45.5

Andrew

Another final with a good selection of songs. The best song didn't even make it to the final 2! Can't work out if Pöllapunk are serious or a novelty. Catchy song though.

5

Brian

And yet another terrible song. 2014 is turning out to be a bad year. I just can't find anything positive to say about this so I won't.

1

Danny

Iceland have qualified for the past 6 years in a row, but I think their lucky streak is about to come to an end. This song might work in Iceland but it’s just going to seem like a joke entry to the rest of the Europeans. For me, this is completely devoid of any positive aspects at all, and is the worst Icelandic entry I can remember. Even worse than Bo Halldorsson in 1995!

0.5

David A

They had 4 really good songs plus this awful creation. I fail to see even the joke, if it is a joke, nor do I hear anything melodic or tuneful or pleasing, or more importantly anything that would entice me to vote.

1.5

David B

There is obviously a message in this entry but unfortunately, I think this will be lost on the voters of Europe . As a song, it has a fairly basic rhythm and OK, there's a nice clap-along section for the audience. Iceland has given us masterpieces like "Is it true?" and overblown nonsense like "Never forget". The 2014 entry is neither of these. It's just a bland little pop song that Europe will listen to and then shrug.

3

David E

I like the colourful outfits and the beards.  That’s it.  Those are the only things I like about this entry…beards and tracksuits.  The song is woeful.

2

Dean

What on earth is going on this year?! It's all going too left field. A bit shouty and without a clear hook. Iceland is one of my favourite Eurovision countries, but this just isn't my bag.

3.5

Eddie

I want to like this but I can't. Even with Frankie Boyle on backing vocals, it's not the best Icelandic entry! It changes too much in melody and flow. Borderline qualifier for me.

4

Gary

So that’s what happened to Carlos Paião’s ‘Play-Back’ oufits! 6 songs in the National Final, 5 of which would have added some fun and/or some class to the Contest (even a possible winner in there) and they choose this?! It supposedly has a positive message, but that needs a good sound to make it work. This is likely to go the way of Latvia 2013.

1.5

Matt

Despite them looking like a bunch of dads about to go for a run via the pub, it's not a place mum would like to go to.  Just awful; turn the heating up and let it melt away.

1

Nico

When you have something as weird and wonderful as Amor in your final and precious little else, what idiot would pick this? Don't they even have a jury to make them see half sense? Perhaps the good people at RUV could loan the money to Serbia or Bosnia to send a decent song for them as a joint entry.  A wasted three minutes of anyone's time.

2

Paul J

Go Iceland ! Again, not my sort of thing but its fun and I'm loving the trackies!

6

Sally-Ann

Punk has rarely come with beards and primary coloured tracksuits, and nor has it often come from Iceland .  In an appalling year, this at least stands out for its ‘what the hell?’ factor.

6

Tristán

Really enjoyable song from a top quality final -- I liked all six songs, and while I would have preferred Sigríður I can't deny that this is a breath of fresh air after three awful decisions from Switzerland , Malta and Finland . I can't help being reminded of Steppenwolf's "Magic Carpet Ride", though. YouTube it.

8.5