Album Review: Resin Dogs - The Beats From Downunder EP

It's been five years since this outfit's last record, which is clear when listening to their latest, out-of-touch offering. Single Still The Beats is featured heavily here, with two remixes and an instrumental version, but it's difficult to see why this pedestrian, unsophisticated impression of '90s rap warrants such attention. The release feels derivative of Beastie Boys, without their charm or sense of humour, and, as such, is overly cluttered with tacky effects from hip-hop's yesteryear. For instance, scratching is no longer an interesting technique and their sanitised lyrics feel insipid and cringe-worthy.