Reviews:

VERBAL ABUSE specialize in creating tight, powerful thrash and metal-punk. The band is orginally from Texas, and has the same intense, ultra-frenetic approach as M.D.C. and D.R.I. What distinguishes them from those groups is the presence of ex-SICK PLEASURE vocalist Nicki Sicki, who expresses hostility and nihilism rather than political concerns in his lyrics. A hot sounding release with an hilarious "mystery" track on side one.
-Jeff Bale, from MRR, 1984

For some reason these guys remind me of a thrash version of the early Dead Boys, especially the snottyy, snearing vocals and the streetwise and sarcastic punk words. These guys really are an opinionated bunch fronted by veteran S.F. punk Nicki Sicki. A very powerful album, especially with their version of GF's "We're an American Band" which is blistering. Powered by Bud.
-Al Flipside, from Flipside #43, 1984