Refuse Resist – “Mind Yourself”

Released in 2008 by Boston’s Rodent Popsicle Records, Mind Yourself is a searing, high-octane blast of aggressive hardcore punk from Massachusetts-based outfit Refuse Resist. Deeply rooted in the unpolished traditions of New England DIY punk, the album captures a raw, street-level intensity that avoids slick modern production. Stylistically, the band bridges the gap between the frantic velocity of 1980s Boston hardcore pioneers like SSD or Jerry’s Kids and the heavy, mid-tempo driving rhythm of classic street punk and Oi!. Packed with barked, urgent vocals, razor-sharp minor-key guitar work, and a continuous rhythm section assault, the record centers its lyrical scope on personal isolation, anti-establishment frustration, and mental resilience. It stands out as an authentic, zero-filler document of the late-2000s Northeastern underground punk landscape.

Track Listing:

01. Refuse Resist – 1:44
02. Don’t Get in My Way – 1:33
03. Stop Them Now – 2:02
04. Closing In – 1:19
05. Young & Strong – 2:10
06. Just Paranoid – 1:29
07. Still in Massachusetts – 1:35
08. Unplugged – 1:26
09. Fashion Show – 1:47
10. Know It All – 1:52
11. Captain – 2:37
12. See It – 1:31
13. Take Control – 2:48