I remember being curious about this disc when it came our way a while back but going through the backlog here and other obligations meant it got pushed back until now.  Order of the White Rose play straight ahead vintage flavoured hardcore in the loud, fast variety with power chords and anger driving the way.  This band’s songs go for the system’s throat as they take on such things as the failure to learn from history, war, the erosion of freedom, religion et al as things are now.  This album has a rough around the edges feel that adds to the rawness of the music in a way similar to what HC was like about 25 or so years ago (has it really been that long?).  Sharp, raw, and to the point, Order of the White Rose carry on a tried and true trajectory but reveal a band that, if they stick around, could put their own spin onto hardcore.  This was a very good surprise to check out indeed.  (BOONE)

(Unitree Records. P.O. Box 880908 Pukaloni, HI 96788 whiterosepunk.com)