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Albania
Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm
In theory, Zjerm has everything you’d expect from a classic Albanian Eurovision entry: anguished vocal lines, regional instrumentation, and a sense of slow-burning drama. In practice, it’s more of a patchwork than a tapestry.
There’s a lot of artful wailing—perfect for fans of the school of Gjakova Suffering—but it never fully coheres. Just as it’s threatening to conjure a moment of real transcendence, along comes the male “rap” section like an uninvited uncle at a wake, draining tension from the room and adding a layer of tonal confusion.
Still, there’s something authentic in its refusal to be overly manicured. With the right lighting and a few mournful glances into the middle distance, this could absolutely find its way into the final.
5 points