Use Your Fingers

Use Your Fingers is the 1995 debut studio album by the Bloodhound Gang, released via Cheese Factory Records. While the band would later achieve massive commercial success with a more polished synth-pop sound, this debut is firmly rooted in the rap-rock and funk-metal trends of the early 90s, heavily influenced by the Beastie Boys' Licensed to Ill. The album is notable for its extensive use of sampling, pulling from 80s icons like Kim Wilde and various television themes, which would become a hallmark of their style. Recorded largely as reworked demos, the production has a gritty, 'bedroom' quality that distinguishes it from their later, more studio-slick efforts. Critics, including AllMusic, have noted its juvenile humor and derivative nature, yet acknowledge its role in establishing the band's unique niche of 'comedy rock.' It remains a cult favorite for its raw energy and unfiltered 90s cynicism.