STONES

ZIBBZ

SECHUK JURY

Rating

 144/240

(60%)

S W I T Z E R L A N D

LES DOUZE

UK  JURY TOTAL   

79.5

INTERNATIONAL JURY TOTAL  

64.5

NAME

COMMENT

SCORE

NAME

COMMENT

SCORE

01

Gary

A strong song from the Swiss siblings .. I like the message/theme too, so extra points for that .. This should make the final for them after a good national final .. The right top 2 I think… but mention of song-writing camps makes me slightly negative about it too.

8

Mark L

Unless this singer can perform significantly better in Lisbon they haven’t got a chance of making the final, She hardly hit a note for the first 30 seconds in the national final.

2

02

David B

Another victory for generic music! In fairness, no one expects anything of Swiss entries these days and 'Stones' is marginally better than anything they have sent in years. However, we are still being offered another soulless slab of familiarity. Would anyone bother to vote for something so beige? An inoffensive entry and there in lies the problem.

5

Paul C

Not a bad song but nothing great either, the staging was good but the song gets a little boring. Not sure about their chance to qualify but wouldn't be unhappy if they didn't.

4.5

03

Eddie

A great rock/pop song. I really like her vocal and it’s delivered very well. Maybe a bit different staging for Lisbon but it’s a defo toe tapper! 

7

Elena

Not bad! Strong performance, song is ok and she sings it well. The only thing I miss is the wow-factor. An in the middle -song.

6

04

Mark M

Not a genre I tend to like and I think her English pronunciation is really grating.  Can't see this getting to the final.

3.5

Douwe

'Stones' is a dynamic song with lyrics that address a very current subject. Pop rock, gritty and edgy, lead singer Co brings plenty of attitude and confidence to her performance. This is solid, contemporary and immediately draws you in with a great beat. A winner it isn't but Switzerland has a realistic chance of reaching the final this year.

6.5

05

David E

I’m sure its indie appeal makes this a very worthy entry but that faux accent jarred with me a bit. Sort out your diction, Dear, and you may be on to something. 

7.5

Frederico

Not an ounce of originality here but clearly a successful formulaic offering. Will it qualify? Possibly not, but will probably be a close call. Is it terrible? No. Is it great? Neither. It’s just ok.

5

06

Sally-Ann

The Zibbz duo delivers an entry influenced by both blues and rock, with a good beat and confident vocal performance.  It will be interesting to see if this has enough about it to push Switzerland into the final.

5

Roberto

Powerful pop-alternative trend, vaguely 70s sounds and that raspy voice that makes it all quite appealing. Not so bad. They need now a real eye-catching performance. I can listen to it. 

7

07

Dean

I love this! For me this is Switzerland ’s best entry since Celine back in 1988.  The staging from the national final needs to change though.  A good, modern sounding song.  I’m really hoping it qualifies!

8.5

Benedek

Good staging, good performance, pretty remarkable singing style and voice, pitchy sometimes mostly in the high notes, with very average song. The song doesn't do anything to me it is a decent pop song.

4

08

Martin

From the first 'hum' to the last, "Stones" is a complex mix of volume, power and attitude.  Stee hooks you in with those continually thumping drums whilst Co's distinctive vocals drag you into 'catchy chorus heaven', all the time subliminally broaching the subject of bullying.  Power pop at its best.

8.5

Christos

Well, well... Swiss tv selected 6 songs and the result was this one. Sorry what will be the prospective in Lisbon with this kind of songs. In the past I used to listen the songs of the contest and I had a strong feeling about them. In our days this feeling is absent and I am very sad about it.....I have only 3 words to say ...boring, boring, boring!!!!! 

2

09

Edward

The best entry from Switzerland (in my opinion) since 2008.  Soft–verging on edgy–rock, delivered with attitude (touch of Kelly Clarkson?) is not heard often at Eurovision and the performance should be good.  That could see the country through to the final again, providing they can keep it fresh

7

Roy

Looks like Switzerland left no stone unturned to find a good entry but is this the best they can come up with after a long process and a song writing camp? The performance is quite good but the song, although no horror, does not excite me.

6

10

Matt

Well it does have a bit of 'life' to it and she does give it some welly but, in the end, not the most memorable of songs and I'm not too sure of her 'growling'.

5

Daria

Sounds promising, not typical euro pop. I’m not sure that they will deliver it good enough to qualify for the final. But they have everything to succeed. 

8.5

11

Danny

The obvious winner of the NF, this is catchy and more memorable than the usual Swiss entry. The lead singer is likeable too, and I like the use of 3D in the NF performance. I think the song might be a little bit too unmemorable though, but I think this gives them their best chance in qualifying in years.

7

Jose

I love the stage, the red and blue lights, the lady has nice voice, but the song ain't much exciting.

6.5

12

Nico

Yeah baby, Switzerland finally got some stones and sent something with attitude and style. Great performance, cool song. Shouldn't really have too much trouble making it to the final. 

7.5

Elena

'Stones' is a dynamic song with lyrics that address a very current subject. Pop rock, gritty and edgy, lead singer Co brings plenty of attitude and confidence to her performance. This is solid, contemporary and immediately draws you in with a great beat. A winner it isn't but Switzerland has a realistic chance of reaching the final this year.

6.5

  AMAR

  ANDREW

  BENEDEK

  CHRISTOS

  DANNY

  DARIA

  DAVID B

  DAVID E

 2

  DEAN

  DOUWE

  EDDIE

  EDWARD

  ELENA

  FREDERICO

  GARY

  JOE

 0

  JOSÉ

  KEVIN

  LLOYD

  MARK L

  MARK M

  MARTIN

  MATT

  MELISSA

 1

  NICO

  OCTAVIO

  PAUL

  PIA

  ROBERTO

  ROY  

  SALLY-ANN

  SAMANTHA  

 8