Review: Olde York – Empire State [2009]
Maintaining the classic NYHC sound and a no frills DIY mindset from the days of yore, Olde York comes barreling down the lane with an authentic 12-track tour de force entitled EMPIRE STATE. Embodying the spirit of hardcore’s CBGB Sunday matinee glory days while skillfully blending the styles of acts such as Cro Mags, Warzone, Sick of It All, and Leeway (whose singer Eddie Sutton makes a cameo here) into one big gang chorus pile-on, this Big Apple quartet makes no bones about their roots or their allegiance to the underground by pumping out anthemic pit pleasers like “Five Year Plan” and “Still Believe.” Think hardcore died after CB’s shut its doors? Olde York will make you think twice. countdownrecords.com -Mike SOS
Olde York is Ted (Vocals), Blake (Guitar), Mike (Bass), & Dev (Drums).
