Cult Mind

Cult Mind Infected LP

Rowdy and rabid punk from San Jose’s CULT MIND. Rumbling bass and thrashy guitars accompany vocals that certainly call to mind Jerry A. I can’t think of better comparisons than the one’s on CULT MIND’s Bandcamp, which include WASTED YOUTH, STRUNG UP, and SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, the latter of which definitely comes through in spirit. There’s nothing remarkably innovative going on here, but that wouldn’t stop this from being an enjoyable listen while ripping a bowl.

• Reviewer Eric Anderson
• Label Transylvanian Recordings
• Issue MRR #506 • July 2025

Cult Mind Connected cassette

The new pandemic joint from San Jose screamers CULT MIND kicks off with a groove that almost makes the listener think they’ve gone and gotten too stoned…then they fukkn unload. Nine cuts of rough-edged North American hardcore punk—think a ramshackle CAUSTIC CHRIST, and that rock’n’roll guitar from the intro makes a few more (welcome) appearances. Decidedly looser than their full length from a couple of years back, and the regression suits them.

• Reviewer Robert Collins
• Label Suburbanized
• Issue MRR #453 • February 2021