The French either go ultramodern or old school. They’ve done better (in recent years) with the latter.
Slimane – someone who doesn’t need the exposure, he”s doing very well, thank you in the French charts as it is – will come to Malmo with a song and performance as French as it’s possible to get without being Barbra Pravi or an actual croissant.
He’s delivering an aching ballad showcasing vocals that trip flawlessly up-and-down the scales. The story of a heart being ripped out delivered by a super-charismatic man-with-a-microphone. This puts the televote try-hards to shame.
I’ve always said fandom over-rates France, but when they turn up with a simple song done well, it’s deserved.
