The Cali Garmo

Up next in the first semi-final is Romania! As most people know Romania is usually one of my favourite Eurovision entries. Since their first song I saw, Liubi liubi I love you, I fell in love with this country. And they have never disappointed. In 2010 they received 3rd place with their phenomenal song Playing with Fire as performed by Paula Seling and Ovi. Although 3rd place is the closest they have ever gotten to winning the competition, they have always made it through the semi-finals and have done reasonably well usually in the finals.

This year they're sending Voltaj who will be singing De la capăt (All Over Again). Voltaj has a very strong history having over 20 albums and having a varying degree of members. Voltaj won Best Romanian Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2005 and so they're hoping to get some success at this year's Eurovision. Let's see what Voltaj has in store for us this year.

The song is a nicely made song. It conforms to the rock background that seems to be slightly more popular in Eurovision nowadays. With a background electric beat to it, it is also easily suited for remixing and being able to be played in the clubs which will give the band some publicity. This song should go fairly far as is usually done with Romania in the competition. Although I don't think it'll win the competition, it will have a good run.

Click here to see Voltaj's participant profile at Eurovision.tv