BLATANT FINGER

"a forceful antagonistic sound with a structure derivative of latter-day punk but with growling grunge-era guitars." - Adam Garrett

Sit & Spin "is well honed and well crafted, especially for a debut". BLATANT FINGER "are doing a hard-luck genre honorable justice". - Vinnie

Punk Planet Review
Issue #65
by Neal Shah

It's always cool when you come across an awesome band that you've never heard of before. From the opening guitar part of their first song, I knew I was going to like these guys. Blatant Finger play strong, melodic punk that instantly conjures up memories of bands like MIA, Naked Raygun, Kraut, The Freeze and a multitude of classic SoCal punk bands. You can expect instantly
memorable melodies and meaty punk hooks. The singer has a deep, husky voice that bellows out tuneful anthems about drinking, relationships and the like. On some songs, they get into Social D.'s punkabilly territory, but not quite as countrified or dramatic. For the most part, this is straight-forward, balls-out punk rock that's immediately engaging and fun.
(Neal Shah, Punk Planet Issue .65)

- Punk Planet

Punk Planet Review
Issue #65
by Neal Shah

It's always cool when you come across an awesome band that you've never heard of before. From the opening guitar part of their first song, I knew I was going to like these guys. Blatant Finger play strong, melodic punk that instantly conjures up memories of bands like MIA, Naked Raygun, Kraut, The Freeze and a multitude of classic SoCal punk bands. You can expect instantly
memorable melodies and meaty punk hooks. The singer has a deep, husky voice that bellows out tuneful anthems about drinking, relationships and the like. On some songs, they get into Social D.'s punkabilly territory, but not quite as countrified or dramatic. For the most part, this is straight-forward, balls-out punk rock that's immediately engaging and fun.
(Neal Shah, Punk Planet Issue .65)

- Punk Planet

Under The Volcano
Issue #82
By, Dan McClernon

This is quite an interesting release for Pelado, for it veers slightly from their usual successful formula of straight-up Rock n' Roll. Blatant Finger would most definitely be considered a Rock n' Roll band (heard blatantly in the singer's vocals, which display some serious Mike Ness-envy), but they also incorporate a more melodic, midwestern tone in their sound, akin to that of Alkaline Trio and earlier Chicago greats Pegboy. It's really a great combination, and one I'm surprised hasn't been experimented with in the past, or if it has, at least not with the success that Blatant Finger has achieved here. Moving Forward is a solid album, and though not every song is as original as the one before it, each tune, regardless, is instantly memorable and catchy in its own right.
-McClernon

- Under the volcano

Under The Volcano
Issue #82
By, Dan McClernon

This is quite an interesting release for Pelado, for it veers slightly from their usual successful formula of straight-up Rock n' Roll. Blatant Finger would most definitely be considered a Rock n' Roll band (heard blatantly in the singer's vocals, which display some serious Mike Ness-envy), but they also incorporate a more melodic, midwestern tone in their sound, akin to that of Alkaline Trio and earlier Chicago greats Pegboy. It's really a great combination, and one I'm surprised hasn't been experimented with in the past, or if it has, at least not with the success that Blatant Finger has achieved here. Moving Forward is a solid album, and though not every song is as original as the one before it, each tune, regardless, is instantly memorable and catchy in its own right.
-McClernon

- Under the volcano

ADD Magazine
10/06/2004

I’m amazed at how many pretty goddamn good CDs by all-but-unknown bands I’ve reviewed for this issue. Ohio’s Blatant Finger, despite their really weird name, is the next band I’m adding to that list. Straight-up mid-western late 80’s style punk rock that could easily draw comparisons to Sloppy Seconds and Sludgeworth, all the while wearing their Naked Raygun, Screeching Weasel and Social Distortion influences on their sleeves. What’s also impressive is that they manage to provide a good bit of diversity in their song-writing while managing to stick to their roots.
-Russ

- ADD

ADD Magazine
10/06/2004

I’m amazed at how many pretty goddamn good CDs by all-but-unknown bands I’ve reviewed for this issue. Ohio’s Blatant Finger, despite their really weird name, is the next band I’m adding to that list. Straight-up mid-western late 80’s style punk rock that could easily draw comparisons to Sloppy Seconds and Sludgeworth, all the while wearing their Naked Raygun, Screeching Weasel and Social Distortion influences on their sleeves. What’s also impressive is that they manage to provide a good bit of diversity in their song-writing while managing to stick to their roots.
-Russ

- ADD