With a name like Resin Hits, you'd probably expect this Portland via Los Angeles band to sound like a bunch of stoned prog rockers with songs that are about mushrooms. While that's what they might want you to believe, Resin Hits are actually a sloppy, speedy, punk rock band that sound like they've had a few more beers than illegal substances. Rumblin, bumblin' and stumblin across their debut album, How To Cut A Rock, Resin Hits sound like they've been at the bar a little bit longer than they should have and then some how found their way into a recording studio. The result of this sounds something like the Pixies if they were beat by a gutter punk.
How To Cut A Rock is a lo-fi shambolic mess that finds tunes in unlikely places. With broken riffs and vocals that sound like they're sponsored by Philip Morris, Resin Hits aren't exactly the most professional or produced band on the planet. In fact, How To Cut A Rock sounds like it could explode into a fiery ball of destruction at any minute. It's reckless and disorganized and that's really it's charm. This disheveled little record still has it's moments depsite sounding as if it was recorded with about a five dollar budget. From the Black Francis-like guitar work of, "For What We Need," to the nearly Buzzcocks-like heart of, "These Boys," How To Cut A Rock occasionally hit's it's mark.
Not really being a big fan of stuff like this, I can't say I'm the biggest fan of the band, but I could see people that love raw, uncompromisng punk rock loving this record. It's charms are few but they're there and if they ever found themselves with a 48 track board, and some time, they might just come up with something staggering. Until then...plug your ears and learn How To Cut A Rock.
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