Uniform and haircuts? Check, lets dance.
An early 1980's slap bass intro (think of the Gang of Four) is quickly joined by some sinister keyboard fills and the latest sharp dressed band are on their way.
White Rose Movement appear to be the latest hope for those who secretly wish bands like Duran Duran were cool and good. Opener 'Alsatian' runs at a ferocious pace and would likely be a live favourite. The vocals are pitched in the manner of Soulwax and battle with the chugging guitar riff for possession of the song.
It is the sense of familiar electro that makes, and yet possibly breaks, White Rose Movement. 'Cruella' is the sort of standard pop that borderline electro bands have been peddling for years. It is a fun song but it straddles the line of praise or parody.
'Girls In The Back' could easily pass itself off as the Mighty Boosh's electro pastiche 'Electro Boy.' There is a small keyboard fill halfway through which has clearly been lifted from a "Play Like OMD" songbook.
'Love Is A Number' is underpinned by a New Order backline of fast bass and sniper-like drums and is over before it gets the chance to crawl into the listeners mind.
As an overview of the band, these songs are fairly representative. Theres no doubt that indie dance floors will be filling up over the country to these tracks but whether the band has any lasting impact is hard to judge.
Every song is good and listenable but it has all been done better before. If you live for the now and like your electro pop, get into this band as they will push your buttons but they aren't the be all and end all.