 In a contest that had been referred to as " gimmicky " , the success of " Calm After the Storm " received wide praise in the media , with some suggesting that the song 's triumph had provided a boost to the musicality and credibility of the contest . Following the contest , the song went on to become a success across Europe , featuring in the top three in iTunes download charts in sixteen different countries . " Calm After the Storm " also went on to reach the top ten in charts in sixteen countries , including reaching number one in Belgium , Iceland and the Netherlands . In many cases the song out @-@ performed the contest 's winning song , " Rise Like a Phoenix " . In the UK Singles Chart " Calm After the Storm " charted at number nine , becoming only the fourth non @-@ winning Eurovision song to chart in the top ten . The group 's début album The Common Linnets was also a success , charting in several European countries and entering the top ten in the Netherlands and Austria . 
