Some of the bands people have compared us to:

Scared of Chaka, El Duce (Mentors), Meatmen, Ducky Boys, Randumbs, The Blurters, Stikky, Bad Religion, Nardcore bands, Dr. Know, Aggression, Minor Threat, Blanks 77, Queers, Submachine, Feederz, Unseen, Rancid, Zero Boys

No Front Teeth Sep 2005

Review by Marco (Shoot Yourself in the Foot)
Old fashioned, frantic hardcore punk rock that’s fast, simple and antagonistic…the only three ingredients in my recipe book! It’s vulgar and asinine and that’s how I like my punk rock...I don’t wanna learn anything, I don’t wanna be impressed by musical talents, I just wanna hear crude music that incites and provokes me and that’s this record right here. This is raw and unsophisticated like me but fucking hell does it cause impact. This is the type of shit that we’re constantly backing at NFT- everything about it is basic and unadorned. It’s real and compelling and reminds me of when punk rock was un-produced and urgent and most importantly sincere.

Razorcake #25 Apr/May 2005

Review by Jimmy Alvarado (Shoot Yourself in the Foot)
Been a long while since I heard something from these guys, but it seems they're still peddlin' their wares in the guise of hardcore with intelligently stupid lyrics. Sandwiched in between love songs to nicotine, praises for Pedro Martinez, and odes to beer drinkin' are sly attacks on American consumer mentality, the current denizens of the White House, asshole cops, and history's perception of George Washington. If you're lookin' for high-tech musical noodling and big tough metal dudes with tattoos and no hair that take themselves way too seriously, look elsewhere. If you're looking for some straight-ahead hardcore that doesn't fit into some sub-pigeonhole with a name a butcher might use in everyday converstation and that doesn't mind consciously veering toward the dumb on occasion, look no further. Me, I still fuckin' dig 'em.

Razorcake #25 Apr/May 2005

Review by Ben Snakepit (Shoot Yourself in the Foot)
This is pretty good. Straight-forward, simple punk rock that at times reminds me of Scared of Chaka, but with El Duce or somebody singing. Honestly, that's the only part of this record I wasn't really stoked on: the vocals. They're just a little too goofy Meatmen-style for me. The lyrics aren't bad; I've always had a special place in my heart for bands that sing about smoking cigarettes. It's not a bad record at all, and I bet these guys Would be fun to hang out with.

Maximum RocknRoll Mar. 2005

Bruce Roehrs Column
(Shoot Yourself in the Foot)
"This is What I Wanted"
Fuck yes! KERMIT'S FINGER from Boston Massachusetts has a CD out on Poorest Quality Records. This band of rock 'n' rollers has a history of great music that is sparsely distributed. (The CD came out in September 2004 and is just now making it to the zines and radio stations). The band has been around for quite some time - six years ago they had a CD out. KERMIT'S FINGER has sprinkled in a couple of seven inches and a ten-inch in the meantime. The music is passionate punk rock with fucked up, blazing guitars, manic vocals, and driving bass and drums. The harmonies are tight and efficient. The shit starts flying immediately with "Do The Panic," a thrashy punk rock slice of mayhem. Read the words: "I think I'm gonna do the panic / Yeah, I think I'm goin' paranoid / I'm starting to hate everyone / All the voices sayin', 'Get 'em boy!' / My skin is getting tingly - do the panic! / My senses come aware - do the panic! / My eyeballs start to flicker - do the panic / I feel the panic but I don't know where / Shining light on every shadow / Looking for that hidden itch / Nothin' can stop him from coming / He's in my head like a stuck-fast tick / There's a riot building in me / Preying on my routine / Laughing at the repetition / Waiting for when I least expect it / He thinks he's gonna have a blast / He's gonna make my brain explode / Ringing out from my hell hole." Fuck yes!

"Nicotine" is slightly more melodic, about an unhealthy relationship with tobacco. We plow through "Reddo Giddeon" and get to "Running On Empty," which combines good rock 'n' roll with demented punk. This is good stuff! Read a bit of this: "All my life / Been running on empty / Now I got nothing left / Now I got nothing left in the tank / Losing grip / Fingers slip / Can't hold on - reaching reaching / Fall away wondering wondering / Why? / Hold on tight / Don't let go / Fiercely grit - move mellow slow / Gotta hang on" Very Good!

The next song will fucking burn your brain to a cinder! "What I Don't Know" is a fucking punk rock call to arms for the youth of America. This song saddles strong music with well thought out lyrics. Read on: "What I don't know - I think is gonna kill me / I sit and I watch you on the television / And you stand there tellin' me lies / With a wink and a smile you're oh so full of guile / And you're proud of all your President's crimes / What I don't know - I think is gonna kill me / You satnd at the podium actin' as a shield / For the man who pulls your strings / Proud of your position - you smile on television / Does your crap-talk give you wings? / What I don't know - I think is gonna kill me."

"Shut Up" laments the bad behavior of a woman who tries too hard. "Washington" gives a different perspective of the father of our country as an opportunist more than a hero. "Pedro-A-Go-Go" is a pleasant little ditty, which Red Sox Baseball fans will appreciate. "One More Beer" shows the country side of KERMIT'S FINGER. DUCKY BOYS aficionados will approve. "Dark Like a Dungeon" puts a spin on the traditional Irish punk sound for you cretins "Better Cheaper Faster" goes back to pure punk rock at 180 miles per hour. Fast and hard like the RANDUMBS used to do it!

The next song, "This Is What I Wanted" is a fucking punk rock masterpiece! This has the nastiness and brutal momentum of that evil punk rock band from Australia, THE BLURTERS. Read the words to this fucking amazing punk rock song! "This is what I wanted, this is what I asked for / This is what I wanted, now you take it away / This is what I wanted, this is what I worked for / This is what I wanted, now you took it away / And when you say there's no point in going on / Don't you think I figured it out? / And when you say it's all been done before / Just you shut your mouth, 'cause / This is what I wanted? / And when you say I'm getting too old for this / Just you wait another year / And when you say that I'm wasting my life / I don't want to hear, 'cause / This is what I wanted? / ." Fuck yes!

The next blast of hard punk is "Kiss My Twat" about a problem with a neighbor. We follow with "Big Asshole, No Dick" about the cops abusing their power - a much loved theme! "Drill It In" is next on the menu and this fucker combines punk rock bombs with intelligent lyrics. Check out "Drill It In": "Open up your eyes - don't you realize / Ignorance is sin -- / Sugarcoated minds; propaganda lines / Coffins made of tin - ooo, I wanna drill it in / You got nothin' worthwhile left to say / Media dictation's your conversation of the day / Creased and dimpled thighs; ball fields made of tires / Panties getting thin -- / Overweight as crime; complaining all the time / Your sloth is my chagrin - ooo, I wanna drill it in / No mind".

KERMIT'S FINGER finishes off this psychotic collection of ripping punk with a cover the Boston JERRY'S KIDS' song "I Don't Belong" from the Is This My World LP on X-Claim Records from 1983. Great! KERMIT'S FINGER remind you that Boston is one of the true punk rock capitals of the United States - always was, always will be!

Order your KERMITS FINGER CD from Finga, (address, etc given here).

Askew Reviews Oct. 1, 2004

Review by Denis Sheehan (Shoot Yourself in the Foot)
With longer song times and, most notably, more lyrical content than past releases, it is evident that Kermit’s Finger has taken their music to a higher level. I’m certainly not suggesting that these guys went and matured on us. Hell, no! After all, show me a mature punk band and I’ll show you a bore. It’s more like Kermit’s Finger has taken their madness to the shock treatment wing of the punk rock asylum; you know, where the truly nutty patients are conveniently hidden. “Do the Panic” opens the disc and I defy you to find a better opening song to a punk cd. Go ahead, I dare you! This song loudly declares “There’s a riot building in me,” which becomes obvious as the cd progresses and you hear Evil Ed, Pete Pasted, and Ross spew their musical riot into your ears. Following this aggressive song is “Nicotine,” a love/hate song concerning cigarettes that I’m sure a lot of people can relate. “Running on Empty” hectically pits Ed’s on the edge chorus singing with Pete’s over the edge insanity. All Red Sox fans will dig “Pedro-a-go-go,” a homage to Mr. Martinez’s “wicked fastball.” Since I’m on the topic of fans, nonfiction fans will be happy to know that “Kiss My Twat” is a based on a true story about one drunken woman repeatedly yelling “kiss my twat!” during an argument. As I type this long arse review and even though I dig the entire disc, “Drill It In” is quickly rising in my own personal poll to my favorite song on this cd. Sixteen songs make up this cd and it’s all good stuff. What we have here are three guys who play, and sing, frenzied punk rock that will entice you to get drunk and throw your significant other out the window…in a punk way, of course.

Go Metric No. 16 Winter 2002-2003

Review by Mike Faloon (Jacque's JonBenet Bombshell!)
If punk rock is all about doing what you want regardless of what other people will think, then Kermit's Finger are a textbook punk band. This 10" has virtues a plenty. It's a self-released 10" in the 00s (what could be more expensive and less practical?). It's got JonBenet on the cover (what could be less timely? The Tea Pot Dome scandal?). There's only on song over 1:40 (that being their cover of the Nervous Eaters' "Shit for Brains" which clocks in a Grateful Dead-like 2:28). There's a song about visiting the comic store ("Comic Book Shop" - metaphors, smetaphors, right?). And the songs themselves are pretty good, especially side two. Thanks, fellas.

Shredding Paper No. 14 December 2002

Review by David (Jacque's JonBenet Bombshell!)
Drunk punk from Boston. Tunes are fast, catchy, and quite listenable. (and obviously not meant to be taken seriously). The lyrics ended up giving me Stikky flashbacks as well. Features a cover of fellow native sons Nervous Eaters ("Shit For Brains") as well. Worth checking out.

Askew Reviews June 27, 2002

Review by Denis Sheehan (Jacque's JonBenet Bombshell!)
When it comes to insanely fast and belligerent drunk punk, nobody, and I mean nobody, plays it better than Boston's own da’Fingah (da’Finger to those outside of Boston). “Whiskey” kicks off this 10” and instantly grabs your attention and doesn’t let up till the last song on side two, “Puke on U.” In between those two songs, are nine other songs that are fast, catchy, and simply great punk rock. Because of its ballsy attitude, “I’ll Never Run” would be a great national anthem for the country during these patriotic times. Although a great song, “Love Song (For a Dead Child),” is a bit lyrically disturbing and may freak out you sensitive types. “Circus Performance,” which recounts events that happened to KF while trying to cross the Canadian (eh) border, is my favorite song here. You’ll also find a cool version of The Nervous Eaters “Shit for Brains.” If you were to try and drink as fast as these guys play, you would certainly puke. If you orgasmed this fast while having sex, you would certainly never get laid again, sir speedy. Not only do I highly recommend this 10” and their past releases, you also must see Kermit’s Finger live. They are just as insane in person.

Slug & Lettuce Issue #71 Spring 2002

Review by Dave (Jacque's JonBenet Bombshell!)
Musically reminded me of a sloppy version of "No Control"-era Bad Religion, but with a drunk guy singing about drinking, fighting, & fucking. 11 tracks of (very) drunk punk rock, including one about being a comic book nerd...Weird.

Maximum Rocknroll No. 229 June 2002

Bruce Roers Column- Listed #4 in his monthly top-ten (Jacque's JonBenet Bombshell!)
KERMIT'S FINGER from Boston, Mass., has a great ten-inch record out for you right now! The slab is called Jacque's JonBenet Bombshell, and this fucker continues the nasty legacy of one minute songs these punks have been force feeding you for the last couple of years. This evil three piece has the ability to grab you by the throat in the first two seconds of the song, and hold your attention as the song dies a violent death. KERMIT'S FINGER smash through "Whiskey", "Holy Crap", "I'll Never Run", "Love Song for a Dead Child", and "Just Not Right" -- and that's only the first side of this fucker. Side two unveils the great tune "Strangers on the Street", "Circus Performers", "Comic Book Shop", "Don't You Tell Me", "Shit For Brains" (a cover of the NERVOUS EATERS song), and "Puke on U". Fucking punk as fuck! Write for this disgusting punk morsel to: (address, etc. was included).

Review by HM (Jacque's JonBenet Bombshell!)
Eleven song EP featuring a bunch of fast, short, three-chord ditties. KERMIT'S FINGER tackles the usual fare of punk themes including drinking, trouble with the border patrol, puking on the people you hate, fighting, and of course, the token Jon Benet love song. Includes a spirited version of the NERVOUS EATERS' "Shit for Brains".

Toxic Flyer Fanzine Issue #33, May 2002

Review by Billy Whitfield (Jacque's JonBenet Bombshell!)
Fast and just out of control punk rock with an early 80's feel, that also gives off a NARDCORE feel as well. But fans of bands like DR. KNOW, AGGRESSION, MINOR THREAT, BLANK 77, will enjoy this band's drunken edge as well. (VG+)

The Noise May 2002

Review by Laura Markley (Live Review - THE LAST ONES, VATICAN SEX KITTEN, THE REAL KIDS, GOUT 32, KERMIT'S FINGER (Benefit for The Real Kids' documentary by Carol Eagan-Donovan) Charlie's Kitchen 5/6/02)
Kermit's Finger made a satisfying din of thrashy hardcore punk with Kermit himself perched on the drum kit, seeming to approve. I could not make out any of the words but my boot was tapping in spite of itself. It was louder than Logan airport at rush hour so I stood at the back.

KZSU, Stanford University's station, had us at #46 for the week of July 22, 2001 and #65 for the week of August 5, 2001 

All Music Guide

Review by Jeremy Salmon (N.M.I./T.P.A.)
Featuring a lineup of what must no doubt be a colorful assortment of characters, Kermit's Finger answers the musical question "What's green and smells like pork?" while presenting a collection of EPs of relentless drunken Boston hardcore for your listening pleasure. Evil Eddie C., Pete Pasted, Ross Clot, and Danny F. Inger spill their guts to you in a never-ending rush of pounding bass, both of the guitar and drum sort. This disc includes two 7" EPs, Negative Mental Images and They'll Play Anywhere, originally released as a split with Zippo Raid on Fan Attic Records. Simple in title and melody, these are 11 tracks designed to get you bouncing, stomping, and acting stupid in any number of ways.

Askew Reviews June 6, 2001

Review by Fiona Skarsgard (They'll Play Anywhere)
Kermit’s Finger: Besides having one of the world’s sexiest drummers (did you see that picture of Ross in Askew Review 7? I just want to grab him by those nipple rings and pull him down on top of me), Kermit’s Finger is one of Boston’s best, and most unappreciated, punk bands. The KF side of this 7" is a fast combination of 5 very cool punk rock tunes. "Los Puercos," sung by my love Ross, is a catchy song about annoyance with the police. This song should to be heard by everyone who likes punk rock. Pete delivers an angry sounding and hectic "You’re Done Kid." If Sid Vicious was alive today, he’d be Pogoing his ass off to “I Wanna Go” like no tomorrow. The insanely fast "Anti Social Freak" is aimed at you, you freak. Ed ends things with a “Do It Again” implying that you should listen to this side of the 7" again. Which I did, about 20 times in a row. Unbelievably great punk rock to be heard here. Zippo Raid is a new band to me and I’m not sure how I feel about them. "Punk Skool" is sung by some dude who’s apparently not in the band, but he does an admirable job. "This Time" and "Greg is a Pussy" are both sung by Joe Kelly, who is in the band. The music is straight forward, rocking punk rock, akin to some of the earlier releases by the Agnew brothers. Joe Kelly’s voice is kind of scratchy and flemmy sounding, kind of like Dickey Barrett from The Bosstones. It took a few listens for me to start to like the Zippo tunes, but they have grown on me. Although I'd recommend this 7" based solely on the Kermit's Finger's songs, you won’t be disappointed by the Zippo Raid tunes either. Eight songs on a 7"? Now that's punk!

Blank Generation May 30, 2001

Review by Eric Lastname (They'll Play Anywhere)
Kermit’s Finger plays like the illegitimate children of the Queers and Submachine—fast/loud/thud punk with sub-par production and a hint of irreverence. To be honest, I can’t decipher one iota of the lyrics on their side of the split, but I’ll venture to guess that their songs are snotty, juvenile, and mildly offensive; possibly what modern skate-punk would sound like if those who manufactured it drank as much as they boasted. Zippo Raid, however, sound like a third-rate pop-punk band fronted by a couple…uh, "bad" singers and backed by a mediocre rhythm section. That sound like your thing? If so, have fun.

Hit List Vol. 2, No. 6 May/June 2001

Review by Mitch Cardwell (They'll Play Anywhere)
A fun, jam-packed 8-song split 7". Both bands hate everything. KERMIT'S FINGER make up for their name with five punk speedsters; ZIPPO RAID are a bit slower, but make good with three jaded numbers. Plenty of bang for your buck.

World Wide Punk March 5, 2001

Review by Vic (Negative Mental Images)
Shit, I had misplaced this record at my parent's place before getting a chance to review it. Now, more than a year later, I'm happy to have unearthed it. I really enjoyed the last bunch of stuff I heard from Kermit's Finger, so I had high expectations for this record too. Thankfully, my expectations were easily met! These drunks from Boston play that wonderful "1,2! 1,2! 1,2!..." style of punk rock sound that never ceases, and must be fuelled by speed or adrenaline injections or something! You can practically define punk rock by listening to this record: short, extremely fast songs, more "fuck's" per minute (FPM?!) than any other record I've heard, and 6 songs packed into 7 and a half minutes. Damn! If you like fast'n'furious punk rock that borders on hardcore, you'll totally love this. Oh, and bring you're sense of humour, otherwise these guys have Not a Goddamn Word! for you. Oh yeah, and Fuck You.

Razorcake March, 2001

Review by Jimmy Alvarado (They'll Play Anywhere)
Kermit's Finger: Five hardcore (circa 1982) slaps to the face that sometimes remind one of Feederz at their speediest. Zippo: Sadly, these guys weren't as memorable.

Maximum Rocknroll No. 213 February, 2001

Review by Hal MacLean (They'll Play Anywhere)
KERMIT'S FINGER do a couple longer tunes (for them) then blitz into their standard short blazing thrash. ZIPPO RAID mix up their styles with a mid-tempo street punk tune, a fast pop punk ditty, and go back to the street punk mid-tempo stuff. Both bands serve up some solid tunes. A fine EP.

Slug & Lettuce No. 63 March-May, 2000

Review by Jay (Negative Mental Images)
Really well played melodic punk rock with a slight bit of an Oi sound. Complete with rock n' roll guitar solos, this is sure to please anyone who is into bands like the UNSEEN or dare I say...RANCID. Although they seem to have much more integrity than the latter. Definitely worth supporting if you like their style (of punk-of course).

Askew Reviews No. 6 approx. March/April, 2000

Review by Denis Sheehan (Negative Mental Images)
Ah yes, hardcore Boston punk rock the way it is meant to be played. Fast, loud, crude, and simply energetic. All six songs will have you begging for more like a strung-out junkie. My favorite here, "Not a Goddamn Word," sounds as angry as it's lyrics! "Bottle Rockets" starts off side one with it's intense feel, and "Fuck You" screams at you to turn the record over for more of the madness found on side two. "Airwave Pollution" is the equivalent of a punk rock club to the head of commercial radio and it's loud-mouthed disc jockeys. These guys take most of today's new "punk" bands to school, make that old school!

Punk Planet Magazine March/April, 2000

Review by Ryan Batkie (Negative Mental Images)
Is he singing or taking a dump? Sounds like a deranged, beer-swilling Kermit, maybe, but definitely not the cute little Muppet we all know and love. Why are there so many songs about rainbows? Why are there so many bands that write a song called "Fuck You?" I can't believe they're Subhumans fans - I have to believe they'd be better if so. Oh wait, maybe that says Kermiet's finger....oh, nope. False alarm.

Boston SoundCheck Magazine March, 2000

Review by Todd Crosby (Negative Mental Images)
This is it. This is what it's all about. It's punk rock and if you don't like it, screw you. I'm not sitting here talking about pretty guitar solos, steady bass lines, and sweet vocal harmonies. Who gives a damn about any of that stuff. This is punk rock. It's music with an attitude. It's bottle rockets up your ass. It's all about energy. It's getting your daily frustrations out by banging your head against the wall. Figuratively or literally. Kicked in the head or kicked in the bed, it doesn't matter. It's semi-controlled mayhem. It's as strong as the stench on Kermits Finger. What? You don't like the name? Don't like the negative mental image it presents. Well, who cares! F#ck you! Shut up. Not a goddamn word. If you don't like it, put the magazine down and go put on the new Paula Cole CD. You're not wanted here. Not in this review.You don't like punk rock? You think it's airwave pollution? Well if you don't like it then don't buy it. But if you do like it, pick up the new one from Kermits Finger. It's loud, obnoxious, head crackin', ass kickin, furious music. It's exactly what punk rock should be. And I'm not just saying that because they sent me a threatening letter (although they did). Well, bye-bye now.

Tony and Pals February, 2000

Review by Denis of Askew Reviews (Split CD w/Penis Fly Trap)
Penis Flytrap: Fifteen very cool punk tunes. The songs are not the fastest, but they are driven into your head. Great guitars with attitude laced lyrics will leave you musically fulfilled. Every song is great, however "Photo Of A Dead Man" and " Punk Rock Is Dead" are my favs here. I love this band. Kermit's Finger: Twenty-two fast and furious songs that scream punk rock. None of the songs are over two minutes long. I love that! I love "Punk Rock Bus Driver." Hell, I loved every song. Hey, this is one very cool disc. Buy it.

World of Punk & Ska January 18, 2000

Review by Simon (Negative Mental Images)
Kermit's Finger [is] a Boston punk band. They play fast, aggressive with good harmonies. Powerful lyrics & vocals. The EP contain too much energy, your house will not resist. I think it's a pretty good investment! 3$ppd! Go buy it through their website!

Shredding Paper No. 5 January 2000

Review by Steve (Negative Mental Images)
Punk rawk of the beer drinking variety, with screamed out vocals and usually about two chords in the songs, but with some fine leads thrown in on a couple of tracks. They say in the promo letter that they suck, and they kinda do, but in a funny sorta way. I don't ever remember hearing the words "fuck you" quite as much on a short little record, and they certainly seem to be trying hard. I think if I called it endearing, they'd puke, so I'll just think it. If sloppy fast punk is your thing, you might want to give this Boston band a try.

Maximum Rocknroll No. 200 January 2000

Bruce Roers Column (Negative Mental Images)
Whoa! A band with a most unlikely name has come to town to kick much ass! KERMIT'S FINGER from Boston, Massachusetts has unleashed a barrage of fucking raw punk on your hapless ears. The EP is called "Negative Mental Images" and this slab of pure punk bile starts out like a hell-bound train with "Bottle Rockets" - 56 seconds of unadulterated brazen punk-rock vitriol! This song slams head-on into "Not a Goddamn Word." This is a fast and fucking furious punk blast that levels the playing field. After the "Fuck You" song, side "B" begins with "Kicked the Bed" - a fast and melodic punk ditty. It's got harmonies and everything! Song two, side "B" is "Airwave Pollution" - "Why Don't They Just Shut the Fuck Up" about all the garbage on the radio. The final song is a RANDUMBS type of drunk-punk rant called "Bye Bye Now." Get this rocking record from KERMIT'S FINGER.

Review by Neale Fishback (Negative Mental Images)
KERMIT'S FINGER play fast, straight forward punk rock. Catchy enough, enough energy, good recording and production, but it's just missing something. Come to think of it, the same tempo and the same "I'm yelling so fast I'm out of breath" vocs in all 6 songs make 'em all run together. But it's still pretty good.

Blank Generation December 1999

Review by Joe Domino (Negative Mental Images)
"Dad, what's a Muppet?" Oops, um, anyway...Kermit's Finger reach their maximum speed on this 7". Most of these songs are a little over a minute long. With a very 80's hardcore punk personality, Kermit's Finger are aggressive yet hilarious. They remind me of the Zero Boys with gruffy vox. Good, good stuff, especially with 6 rockin' songs including, "Not a Goddamn Word" and "Kicked the Bed."

24-7 November 1999

Review by Annette Lacey (Straight From the Bar)
This is 100% good old-fashioned punk rock music. Kermit's Finger delivers eight stellar songs on "Straight From the Bar," clocking in at under twelve minutes. Standout tracks on the EP include the disc's high-energized opener "Slacker's Anthem," the untimely classic "Sorry Mom (I Spent Your Christmas Present Money on Beer)," and the one minute rant of "This Is Not a Punk Song" ("This is not a punk song, 'cause we're not on smack/This is not a punk song, we're not wiggidy-wiggidy-whack..."). "Whine" and "Drink³" end out the disc in pure Finger style; fast and furious. If you like your music straight up with no BS, then stop by DaFinga's website and buy this CD.