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Norwegian hard rock band Himora deliver a large dose of retro rock on their debut full-length release, Argue All You Want. Himora’s formula is easily recognizable as Foreigner meets Bad Co., with some Thin Lizzy and AC/DC-flavored riffs thrown in as well. Argue All You Want is mostly above-average ’70s rock mixed with AOR elements with a hint of the commerciality of Mr. Big. There’s some great, soulful vocals which sound like a cross between Lou Gramm and Paul Rodgers. There’s loads of layered vocal harmonies, melodic hooks and great guitar leads. There’s some catchy stuff on Argue All You Want: “Too Long At The Fair” has a good, memorable chorus, “Birmingham”’s opening bass line and groovy melody is infectious, and the uplifting “When The Boys Are Back” are good examples of what Himora is all about. A Ratt meets AC/DC riff opens up “Like A Heart Attack.” Argue All You Want has a broad, hard rock appeal to fans that already dig this type of rock. It’s a decent rocking disc, but nothing really hits you over the head as being fantastic. Most of it is radio-friendly and very familiar sounding. You get the impression that Himora kind of plays it safe with their formula, but Argue All You Want is not a bad album nonetheless. | ||||||||||||||||||
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