HEY, MAMMA!

SUNSTROKE PROJECT

SECHUK JURY

Rating

 189.5/320 (59.2%)

INTERNATIONAL JURY

MOLDOVA

INT

JURY TOTAL

99

Amar

Definitely the most fun song so far! Happy to see the epic-sax guy back! The staging needs to be redone because it makes the entire song seem cheap. However, we definitely could see Moldova in the finals this year with a little revamp. 

6.5

Benedek

The return of the group after 2010 is a good decision. This song is very catchy and well produced. I like the instrumentation of the song and he is a good singer. The song itself will stand out in a good way especially in the semi final where are a lot of ballads.

7.5

Christos

I wonder how come a tiny country like Moldova could be full of interresting artists and have a huge variety of music types. The "sexy sax" is back with a song more or less  the same with the 2010's entry. I bet that, the sax player at least, will be shirtless on stage on May. I don't know I f the project is "sunstroke" but for sure it will attract many many voters.

5

Daria

Another one nice example of fusion of world music and modern sound. And it would be perfect even for a dancefloor! It's always nice when artists are back with a good song. 

9

Douwe

SunStroke Project (with Olia Tira) brought Moldova to the 2010 final with 'Run Away'. 7 years later and they return alone. Upbeat and fun it certainly is but this is hardly a song of great musical quality. The Epic Sax Guy is back and we have a fairly dynamic stage show with the 3 brides but will this be enough ? Possibly as it stand out among all of the ballads in semi-final 1 but a winner it certainly isn't. They barely cleared the semi-final in 2010 and ended up 22nd in the final and a similar result is likely this year.

4.5

Elena

Epic sax guy is back!!! He might not be as funny as in 2012, but the song is so much better.  I love the beat and their charisma make up for what might be lacking in lyrics and they look like they're having so much fun! I wasn't going to give a full 10 points, but considering how much I've been playing this song, they deserve it.

10

Frederico

Gosh please stop!! The candidate for the last place in its semi-final. It has no redeeming feature. Repetitive. Is this even a song?

0.5

José

I love the saxophone sound, but I really miss Olia Tira, compared to their previous participation. I even like the performance, the clothes, but the song has nothing more to say than "hey mamma"

5.5

Mark L

I really like this one, very catchy but become annoying after a few listens. I have a good feeling about it though should do well

8

Melissa

Well I'm really happy to see Sunstroke Project back in the contest as I really enjoyed their 2010 appearance with Olia Tira. That entry was really catchy and great fun, and "Hey Mamma" is no different. I would have liked a bit less repetition with the melody but overall this is a respectable choice.

8

Octavio

Will stand out among all the ballads. I think they should have made different arrangement for the song changing it to electro-swing, this way it's very repetitive.

5

Paul C

Well, not sure where is this song going but it's kind of entertaining, I like the saxo bits. Staging a bit all over the place.

6

Pia

This is funny , sticks out. Me like :D

8

Roberto

I'm happy to see this group back to ESC, they are talented, but their entry made me a bit displeased. The song seems a bit weak, not catchy enough, repetitive and a bit bothersome in certain moments, as if their typical sounds became less powerful.

4.5

Roy

For some reason I thought SUNSTROKE project would win and so it did not come as a surprise but it is not a surprise for my ears. I think this song is not as good as their previous entry. I wonder if it will qualify for the final.

5

Samantha

It's always tough to try to top your previous ESC entry, but even harder when you've got a global viral sensation to try to duplicate. This is fun, but it doesn't hit the right sweet spots that "Run Away" (or even "Superman") did.

6

UNITED KINGDOM JURY

MOLDOVA

UK

JURY TOTAL

90.5

Andrew G

a little tacky, do not like it, the song is not very nice either

1

Danny

Another returning act with a very typically cheesy Eurovision performance. It is quite catchy though but it is just a little bit repetitive. Not really sure why they have dancing brides though! But in a sea of ballads it might stand out enough to qualify, but I would say it's borderline.

6

David B

Something lively and in tune from Moldova which is a rarity in itself. It's a very dated, rather empty song though and the squeaky sax doesn't help. Filler music and not much more.

5

David E

I wasn’t a fan of this crowd’s last entry and this one is even more lacklustre. It’s just a bit dull and repetitive really.

4

Dean

They’re back! This is a song designed to be performed, so I think this will qualify with ease and go down really well in the hall.  The choreography is slick, and the chorus isn’t bad, but the song does little for me.  Not as good as the 2010 effort.

5.5

Eddie

Great sax riff. It's a fab pop song - like their last one. I would like different costumes and a bigger routine but a great choice. Mamma mamma!

8

Edward

How very Moldova !  A fun and eccentric song, with memorable staging, which could actually be taken even further.  True, the finished product couldn’t exist outside of Eurovision, but who cares?!!  Good vocals, sax breaks, costumes and dancing.  For everyone’s sake, I really hope it gets to brighten up the final.

7.5

Gary

Sunstroke return! Loved their last entry and this one hits the right spot too. A little repetitive but some new moves for ESC and that sax sound that makes people smile. Not sure about Dracula’s brides, but that image can be changed. The beat and the feel of this get me wanting to dance… Go Moldova ! 

8

Joe  

This is fun, but not as much as their last entry. Great to see Epic Sax Guy return though

6.5

Kevin

Hey, Mamma is the song, Crazy! Fun performance with the guys in tuxedos.  There is an epic heavy saxophone in-put not unfamiliar to the word of Eurovision. Moldova delivers an energy packed different kind of entry which is full of personality; they will be performing in semi-final 1. This nice little up-tempo number is more mainstream than modern

6

Lloyd

A crazy, fun performance, that fills me with joy. I love the heavy sax summertime sound Although it is not the strongest song and believe it will not go down well with the jury, I think the performance will stand out with TV viewers.

6.5

Mark M

I think I'm in the minority in hating their previous attempt at Eurovision.  This song doesn't annoy me as much but the staging is weird and the choreography is not good.

4

Martin

"Hey Mamma" cannot be described as a lyrical masterpiece but visually it is top notch - bridegrooms and brides doing the Running Man dance, Epic Sax Guy back to his best and the music just eats into your head and stays there forever.  A challenger to Belarus and Italy for the "Most Fun Song" award...

8

Matt

Hmm I like the sax but even 3 minutes of good sax can't save this one.  It has it's 'moments' but on the whole I'm quite disappointed with this one.

3

Nico

Slick, stylish and unmistakably Sunstroke Project. This is definitely one I'll enjoy on the dance floor, not sure about how captivating it will be on tv though, but it's another different flavour, which I like.

6.5

Sally-Ann

A curious one for this lot's second appearance.  While this wouldn't be out of place in the music charts, it sits oddly on the Eurovision stage and comes over as trite and monotonous.  Not sure what to make of it.

5