TORA DAA – Seventeen (CD)

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Seventeen on CD in digipack cover

The Norwegian Grammy-nominated pop/rock band TORA – fronted by guitar heroine Tora Dahle Aagrd – will release their third album Seventeen on 23rd September 2022. Hitherto released singles from the upcoming release are Waste of a Pretty Face, Boy and Higher.

New producer collaboration
For this album, TORA have teamed up with producer Benjamin Girtz, known from collaborations with acts such as Dagny, Kid Astray, Chris Holsten and Hedda Mae bringing more pop to TORAs soundscapes than that of previous releases (keeping, of course, Toras highly revered guitar solos).

Ive been a fan of Benjamins work for years both as a musician and producer. I knew early on that he was the right guy for my next album. He is also an incredibly gifted and experienced musician, which has been imperative for our work. We speak the same language he knows what I want. By merging his pop with my blues-rock, I feel that we have created something that really stands out and challenge the listener., comments Tora.

For the first time, Tora is co-producer. Over the course of the past two years, Tora herself has built its framework by recording guitar, bass guitar, percussion, writing choral arrangements and programming drumming before bringing the songs to the studio and her producer.

Seventeen is a contrast-filled album both musically and lyrically. It features both high-energy, groovy pop tracks such as This is it (feat. Cory Wong) and Nice Girls Finish Last, but also downbeat, sincere songs such as Higher and Girls Like Me. Even Call it a Trend in a groovy house/pop wrapping has found its way onto the album. It also features three instrumentals, in which Tora can express herself through her guitar.
Though musically diverse and comprehensive, the albums common thread can be found in its message to the listener: With this album, I want to convey a message to people who feel different. The opening track, Army of Rainbows, is a homage to all who feel that they dont fit into todays common perception for what is considered normal. Be strong. Everything will be ok in the end.

Despite her young age (28) and career holdup due to Covid-19, guitar virtuoso Tora Dahle Aagrd has had a hitherto eventful career, including a performance in Royal Albert Hall, and sharing main stage at the worlds biggest virtual guitar festival Guitar.com LIVE with renowned names such as Joe Bonamassa, Santana, St Vincent and John McLaughlin. She has played with legends including Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson), Paul Gilbert (Mr Big), Aaron Sterling (John Mayer) and Joey Landreth, as well as become International Ambassador for Marceau Guitars with her very own limited edition signature guitars designed in her name.
Tora has 160K followers from all over the world on Instagram. She is admired for her playful virtuosity and energetic stage presence, and her band is praised for their raw and striking shows.

Track list:
01. Army of Rainbows
02. This is It (Feat. Cory Wong)
03. When She Falls In Love
04. Higher
05. I Love YouNice Girls Finish Last
06. When Shes Mine
07. You Can Chose Me
08. I Dont Funk With You
09. Waste of a Pretty Face
10. When She Leaves
11. Call It a Trend
12. Boy
13. Girls Like Me

Released September 23, 2022