REFUSE RESIST album update & studio report

BDx13 - 10-22-2009 at 05:38 PM

REFUSE RESIST UNVEIL STUDIO VIDEO, COVER ART, TRACK LISTING, RELEASE DATE, NEW MP3, and MINI-TOUR

The Thorp Records debut from Boston hardcore upstarts REFUSE RESIST will be entitled "Socialized" and will be in stores everywhere on February 9, 2010. The record contains twelve tracks of catchy, cadence-heavy hardcore that will not disappoint!

Thorp Records owner, Andy King, had this to say about the signing: "Refuse Resist's sound is every much their own, yet still clearly within the bounds of what we have all come to love and expect from Boston bands. The excellent production put to these 12 high-energy tunes has all of us at Thorp anxious to get Socialized out to the masses."

Shawn Refuse, the band’s vocalist, comments: "We are very excited about the new release. It's called Socialized because it's obvious that social networks are taking over our lives and becoming the drug of choice for people everywhere, myself included. While we wouldn't exist without them – we found each other on MySpace – they really do take up too much time in our lives. What ever happened to going out to shows, hanging out and meeting people for real?

Refuse Resist writes songs about what we know, love, hate and everything in between. This CD showcases our growth as a band. It's the kind of music I like, and I think others will enjoy it too."

Check out their video update from the studio, as well as new, exclusive "Middle America" mp3, upcoming mini-tour dates, cover art, and track listing!!

Click here to download an MP3 of "Middle America"

Socialized track list:
1. Middle America
2. At a Dead End
3. One Life
4. Socialized
5. Comeback
6. Living in the Past
7. Bad Luck
8. Shoulda Been Aborted
9. Pick Up the Pieces
10. IRS
11. Sunday Matinee
12. What is Right

FOUR-DAY GETAWAY w/ Razors in the Night
11/5 Baltimore, MD @ The Benevolent Order of Do-Gooders Celebration Hall
11/6 Philly, PA @ Fish Flat
11/7 Brooklyn, NY @ Bushwick Bikeshop
11/8 Florence, MA @ American Legion

ShawnRefuse - 10-22-2009 at 05:52 PM

Can't wait to get it out there.

CR83 - 10-22-2009 at 08:59 PM

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Originally posted by ShawnRefuse
Can't wait to get it out there.

Count me in on that sentiment. I have waited, what seems to be, too long for this. Shawn, this has all the makings my friend.

LOVE the Middle America tune. VERY good shit here man.

THORP - 10-22-2009 at 09:32 PM

Very psyched about this....street date happens to be my birthday to boot!

XHonusWagnerX - 10-22-2009 at 09:33 PM

oh man... February!?! Thats 4 months!!

MikeResist - 10-22-2009 at 09:34 PM

We're definitely happy about this record. We're also really happy to be on Thorp!

JawnDiablo - 10-22-2009 at 09:38 PM

what the hell is Fish Flat?
some crib in fishtown?

BDx13 - 10-22-2009 at 09:45 PM

i think, more or less... yes.
308 Belgrade Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125

you better come out, juan.
we can go drink booze at the barbary or standard tap afterward.
and beforeward.

DAK - 10-22-2009 at 09:45 PM

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
oh man... February!?! Thats 4 months!!

AHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhAgggggggggghhhh

BDx13 - 10-22-2009 at 09:50 PM

we'll definitely have it available in our online store in advance of the 2/9 release date.

ShawnRefuse - 10-22-2009 at 11:33 PM

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Originally posted by BD
i think, more or less... yes.
308 Belgrade Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125

you better come out, juan.
we can go drink booze at the barbary or standard tap afterward.
and beforeward.

Let us know where said tap is.

Also, thank everyone for the kind words. We are very happy with it. Time will fly.

ShawnRefuse - 10-22-2009 at 11:35 PM

CR83, I have to say, I love your new signature image. Cracks me up every time.

JawnDiablo - 10-23-2009 at 09:17 AM

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you know what, i immediatley thought oh cool I am on this one, but it turns out that this is on a weekend that my son is with me and we actually all have to go over to Jersey for some social gathering that I'm not even feeling like going to , but am obligated to attend. crap!!
the standard tap is a great bar.
they have a $7 grilled cheese sandwich that is like half a foot thick....
if anything changes i will be sure to let you know.

JawnDiablo - 10-23-2009 at 09:18 AM

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Originally posted by ShawnRefuse

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Let us know where said tap is.

Also, thank everyone for the kind words. We are very happy with it. Time will fly.

Standard tap is at 2nd and Poplar streets.
Rated one of the best pubs in the city.

SS76 - 10-23-2009 at 09:40 AM

New song rocks! :baddevil:

panzerkreuzer - 10-23-2009 at 10:00 AM

now it`s more stars and stripes than slapshot, eh? :grin:

seriously, good track. i want to hear more.

ShawnRefuse - 10-23-2009 at 10:20 AM

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Originally posted by panzerkreuzer
now it`s more stars and stripes than slapshot, eh? :grin:

seriously, good track. i want to hear more.

hmmm...sounds just like Refuse Resist to me

I can't wait for you to hear more. We have incorporated all aspects of what we listen to in this record. I honestly love every song on it. I think you will too sir.

CR83 - 10-23-2009 at 03:35 PM

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Originally posted by ShawnRefuse
CR83, I have to say, I love your new signature image. Cracks me up every time.

Good for me then, I'm keepin' it.

mike_ - 10-24-2009 at 05:02 AM

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Originally posted by DAK

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
oh man... February!?! Thats 4 months!!

AHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhAgggggggggghhhh

Sucks big time. Way too long. New song is dope!

MikeResist - 10-24-2009 at 03:01 PM

Feb will come soon enough. Time is flying by it seems.

XnMeX - 10-24-2009 at 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by Shootingscars
New song rocks! :baddevil:

BDx13 - 10-24-2009 at 04:58 PM

2/9 is the official release date.
but like i said, we'll have it available here before then.

Vanilla Gorilla - 10-25-2009 at 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by XnMeX

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Originally posted by Shootingscars
New song rocks! :baddevil:

Sounds good, looking forward to this

ShawnRefuse - 11-17-2009 at 11:32 AM

Don't forget quickly coming up is the FREE Murphy's Law show the day after Thanksgiving with Refuse Resist, The USM, Unforgiven, Grudgeholder.

I would love anyone who has a video camera to shoot it as we will have a very special guest helping us out on a cover.

ShawnRefuse - 1-18-2010 at 08:01 PM

how quickly 4 months turned into one. I CAN'T WAIT!!! Valentine's Day in Boston will rock.

Dave - 1-19-2010 at 12:47 PM

song is pretty sweet, and i have to say you really look like your avatar........

ShawnRefuse - 1-19-2010 at 01:26 PM

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Originally posted by Dave
song is pretty sweet, and i have to say you really look like your avatar........

Thanks haha. Yeah it's a little scary how generic looking I am that I can get most avatar programs to look eerily like me.