Eurovision 2010 - The best of the rest

As the final is tonight, what better time to make a recap of the best songs you won't hear in the final ? (for the simple reason they failed to qualify)

Finland: Kuunkuiskaajat - Työlki Ellää (One can work for a living, too)
This song sounds more Russian than Finnish, but it's lively and makes me want to dance like a bear.

Lithuania: InCulto - Eastern European Funk
Ska with a social message, it was obvious from the beginning they don't stand a chance (although they tried to score points by wearing sparkling silver shorts during the live show - from about minute 2 onwards)

Switzerland: Michael von der Heide - Il Pleut De L'Or (It's raining gold)
I hate this guy, but the song has a disco vibe that I really like. Too bad the contrast between the vocal's looks and voice is so... creepy. (although the Eurovision 2010 champion in this category reached the final, yes, I'm looking at you, Milan Stankovic)

Sweden: Anna Bergendahl - This Is My Life
This year's surprise - a pretty face with a lovely voice and a sugar-coated song that FAILED to qualify in the final ??? Well, I guess there were too many pretty faces this year, and Anna didn't use her boobs enough. I'll probably keep this one in my playlist for a while.

Holland: Sieneke - Ik ben verliefd (Sha-la-lie) (I'm in love)
Schlager 80's music, definitely an acquired taste, but I can't help but give in to the infectiously happy childish shalalishalalas.


And that's it. Some might also like Slovakia's entry: Kristina - Horehronie, but I found it too generic.