Rise for Order’s ‘Rip it Up’ is Infused With Meaningful Vigor

Rise for Order rocks heavy from the start.  Stone Temple Pilots, Butthole Surfers, Rage Against the Machine – they’re all influential notes on Rip It Up.  Rebellious tracks like “Freeze Frame” are anger driven, but not chaotic.  When Goltz screams, he gives voice to the frustrations of a generation, without slipping into raging ridiculousness.  Each song’s story is well portrayed by the brash vocals and jolting guitars.  The “Cut to Size” warning, “Hey young man, I was once like you” allows the pulse to slow a moment while imploring, “Don’t forget to dream.” The band’s vocals and lyrical depth are easily appreciated in this wonderfully reflective song.

Still, Rise to Order rarely rests.  Yet their energy is motivating rather than exhausting, and that is due to the amazing lyrics infusing each song with meaning.  These stories are what prevent the music from unraveling into repetitive accusations and noise.  Occasionally the bitterness sounds diabolical, as in the guttural screaming toward the end of “Wide Open.”  These grunts are brief though, acting as accents instead of distractions to the song.  Rise to Order’s ending question is “How you like me now?”  Anyone ready for meaningful vigor will like them just fine.

Myriah Christine, Contributor

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