State Control – “No Escape”

Released in 2002 by Rodent Popsicle Records, No Escape is the relentless full-length studio album from Boston, Massachusetts hardcore punk outfit State Control. Steeped in the classic traditions of the early 1980s UK82 movement and domestic D-beat, the record heavily channels the hyper-aggressive, metallic guitar edge and anti-war ferocity of Discharge and the charging, direct tempos of The Varukers. Driven by barked, confrontational vocals and a dense, fast-paced rhythm section, the album centers entirely on themes of societal subjugation, systemic rot, and political betrayal. The inclusion of a furious, localized cover of Discharge’s Ain’t No Feeble Bastard firmly cements the band’s sonic lineage, delivering a short, sharp blast of unyielding political punk that serves as a standout document of the turn-of-the-century New England underground.

Track Listing:

01. Intro – 1:53
02. Born Into Shit – 1:34
03. Controlled – 1:53
04. Stabbed In The Back – 1:07
05. Permanent Damage – 1:28
06. Now You’re Gone – 1:36
07. Dead Inside – 1:48
08. Nothing Matters – 1:32
09. Ain’t No Feeble Bastard – 1:47