Poison Idea - Pick Your King (1983) Full EP

[@derangedfromblood7643]

Along with Negative Approach, this is probably the most pure example of hardcore out there. None of the smarmy bad singing of 70s punk, no breakdowns or metal influence that would come with later developments in the genre. Not that there is anything wrong with those things but this is about as grounded as the genre gets. Just fast, ferocious punk. Plain and simple.

[@MrToddUnctuous]

Couldn't agree more. I have such a soft spot for this bit of plastic. I was completely blown away the first time I heard it.

[@fartkerson]

It's a bit formulaic but very clean hardcore without the noise. Add Fear and SOA to this list. Lee Ving from Fear has a clear and concise vocal quality. To me, that's purity. Listen to "I Don't Care About You (Fuck You)". Or SOA's song "Gonna Have to Fight". The EP No Policy was produced in 1980 and it's clean, clear, crisp, PURE hardcore.

[@KingMob.]

Chaos UK's "Britain's Burning" EP 1982 & Poison Idea's "Pick Your King" E.P. the year after. Same kind of feel, different sides of the Atlantic Ocean...

[@RobertAragonIsGhxst]

Reminds me of how my uncle's played Look up Blokaade

[@gabrielramosa13]

thank you good man

[@hansdado]

my family has a like a ton of posters of this dude

[@asafoetidajones8181]

He looks healthy for a 350 lb junky punker.

[@ASSAULTROCKRECKEADZ]

Jesus?

[@dcraexon]

🤣

[@FourteenWords-n4l]

Yeh, he's the main man.

[@CASHXRAT]

He’s a very famous punk rock vocalist that’s very cool

[@chilligoz]

Every time I listen to this album, so do my neighbours 👊

[@Oktobre67]

Wholly Sh*t! I'm 52 and just discovered it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@mizseifrdentist7604]

too little, too late

[@Paulkersey5921]

45 same here.Fresh hardcore punk sounds from the eighties.

[@glenndanzigsemployeeplease7638]

I'm 14 lmao too early ig

[@SuperLuchadore]

Walrus Punk!

[@sipzyofficial4379]

@@glenndanzigsemployeeplease7638 never too early for punk haha

[@Johnny_B_Goodfornothing]

40 years old and still fantastic

[@xisotopex]

some of this boomer music is pretty good

[@Truth_Hurts_Bad]

@@xisotopex The 1980s are boomers? Learn math.

[@xisotopex]

@@Truth_Hurts_Bad dude! the guys that make this music are boomers. try to unfuk yourself.

[@StephenCarrillo-mq8sm]

40 years old? Jesus. Double my life and I’m still 6 years younger than this. Some things just hold up too well.

[@CASHXRAT]

Some of the best hardcore I’ve ever heard. Did not realize their early stuff was this great.

[@hognosemyan]

My mom didn't like me having this on a t-shirt because 'Jesus isn't poison >:(' Neocons, lmao.

[@reidellis1988]

Seeing Jerry blow fire over the pit after he slammed half a fifth of jack, broke the glass and sliced his own forehead. Intense as fuck.

[@ixindamix]

You can't change the world, but you can change yourself ! Best lyrics ever...

[@FrozenRat161]

well, you might end up not changing either but you can try.

[@p.r.7379]

these are word to live for

[@sciexp]

Some said... If you don't like the rules, try to change them, if you can't change them, ignore them... On the other hand, maybe the world will change when we all change. Each individual can change to make it happen... And don't let the error enter into yourself... If you change you will get something for sure...

[@drdelewded]

@@sciexp Not if they all change to different things. Personally, if everyone changed to be aligned with me... Id change, I don't do good with groups..

[@sciexp]

@@drdelewded Maybe I did not explain well.. I was referring to Deep changes about selfishness, extreme individualism, and things like that, not preferences. If we commit ourselves with common sense, we will arrive at very similar conclusions, and differences Will be minor ones, and of course, we will keep our different tastes and opinions in general, but at a deeper,.more abstract or general level, we will agree, and we will live much better, cooperating more instead of trying to be competitive. I could be wrong too, of course... But of course, I will not do the changes for other people. I need them, I need everybody. Everybody can and has to contribute for these deep changes. It's not imposible, I think...

[@jamesbrowne5213]

Been listening too these guys since the early 80s and the older I get the more I like them.

[@TimReynhout]

Absolutely brother...Absolutely

[@michaelsliger6787]

you can't change the world, but you can change yourself!

[@j.d.837]

Even as a metalhead this one is on my constant playlist. Raw, gritty and unrelenting. Perfect.

[@FourteenWords-n4l]

Yeh, they had some deadly songs alright.

[@TimReynhout]

I've been listening to hardcore punk rock my whole life..I'm 57..and this is still my all time favorite..it's just unbelievable...and yes..I saw them live in the late 80s. How do you think they were?😂😂😂

[@kryptichands968]

I'm 45, one of my favorite bands shows

[@gazriley624]

still blows me away over 30 years later

[@RickSummers-yx4re]

Unarguably the best hc created. So good I can't make out one word to at least half the songs. PI passed me by somehow. Glad they did because I have something to listen to at age 52. Am I making sense at all?

[@goofyandeileen]

I’m 26 and I’m barely getting addicted to hc punk. This shit is so fun goddamn

[@chiphazardd]

you chose a good band to get started with

[@F3rn4nd0S1lv4]

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[@kingfillins4117]

You can listen to each instrument on its own and each kills it... together it kills you

[@chetrok1]

True as fuck, catch wrek to this shit!!!!!

[@unjustifiedmurder25]

the bass work on this so underrated

[@kryptichands968]

This is my life

[@aidenwilliam458]

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[@josephwestin8996]

@Aiden William instablaster :)

[@bretadounitedfc]

Greatest punk ep of all time

[@XXXEspio]

def. in the top 10

[@ramon666andshit]

hands down...

[@metalpunk7945]

I agree!

[@soundofsulfer]

Facts

[@kevinkesterson1806]

Best l've ever heard

[@Illsamustache]

I first heard this 7" in 1984. It went straight onto a cassette in the regular blaster rotation for skate seshes along with MDC, Crucifix, JFA, Minor Threat, 7 Seconds, Neg Approach, Ill Repute, etc. It still holds up today as one of the greatest HC EPs of all time.

[@emiliacanet9960]

Please be 1983 again.

[@chuy8356]

The Abused-loud And Clear Antidote-Thou Shalt Not Kill Poison Idea-Pick Your King Negative FX-S/T LP Raw Power-You Are The Victim Raw Power-Screams From The Gutter Negative Approach-S/T 7" Verbal Abuse-Just An American Band RKL-Keep Laughing LP Mornington Crescent-Greetings From Amsterdam Skitlickers-GBG 1982 Siege-Dropdead Those are the definitive best albums of all time of the hardcore punk genre.

[@dashing_diamond]

No Minor Threat or Black Flag?

[@chuy8356]

None of those bands have the same intensity as the bands I mentioned. Still great and very influential bands of course.

[@dashing_diamond]

But when we're talking best, those bands are still really important, along with Circle Jerks, Bad Brains, Dead Kennedys, etc.

[@chuy8356]

Music progresses. Those bands I mentioned are the pinnacle of hardcore music. The first bands aren't always the best, they're just influential, but not the best.

[@dashing_diamond]

Matter of opinion I suppose. Still love all the bands you listed anyways

[@eduardoarthur6531]

This is the best Poison Idea release, And is my Favorite

[@johndoe-cc9cw]

So basically what your saying is this is good and good

[@eduardoarthur6531]

@@johndoe-cc9cw yep, 3 years later, i realized. But Nothing has changed, still my favorite shit from them

[@johndoe-cc9cw]

@@eduardoarthur6531 maybe you're already familiar but check out nardcore full album. Great album

[@annawreckshit866]

this line up, man...

[@paulfloyd123]

Exactly

[@nothingthere9282]

i'll never forget the moment I was listening to this on the school bus in probably 2007, i was in 9th grade, feeling how extremely profound it was with my headphones on, just going crazy inside, in the best way possible, and looking at all my peers and wishing i could share and that they would understand. thank you poison idea

[@marshall0814]

Right on! I had a similar experience when I first heard this in '83. Much respect!

[@taylorboerem2073]

FUCKING ACCURATE. same era same thoughts. made my night reading this comment, s/o to you my guy.

[@denvercampbell1634]

for me it was about 87, i was into death metal still, but i stole my 2 yr younger brothers cassette that had a mix of P.I. , Suicidal Tendancies, SOD, GBH, lets just say i was way done with death metal and into Harcore Punk!

[@vopy48]

@@denvercampbell1634 Wow,,,and just a bit curious which Death metal bands you were listening already in 1987 Still... ;-)

[@denvercampbell1634]

@@vopy48 Metallica, Venom, Mercyful Fate, Slayer, just a few off the top off my head...

[@contrarian8870]

13 min video = 13 songs = 10/10 hard core

[@toml521]

PI is the best band ever!! RIP pig champion!!!

[@samsquanch4201]

Man that was like an unrelenting beat down 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@kimberlybaldridge5767]

Thank you, KZbin algorithm. This album is an absolute gem!

[@jasonlaureno8422]

This was the only Portland band I knew of when I moved out here nearly 25 years ago. Still the absolute Kings of Punk!

[@reidellis1988]

The shows in SLC were fuckin epic. War All the Time.

[@funwithfurryfriends9258]

Saw them in Portland in '98. Good Times!

[@danielcastillo4537]

The 50 year old in me is telling the 17 year old in me to buy a 12 pack of Coors and bash a bottle over someone's head then mine!!!

[@runningwolf624]

cimon limon

[@DaveAnchovies]

Just turned 50 and the first album I listened to as a 50 year old was Dayglo Abortions. Then Poison Idea. I thought to myself, what else would these guys do if they weren't self destructive punk maniacs. I'd do the same if I could find a handful of others within 10 years, but punk is an ageist thing and the kids looked at me funny 20 years ago when I finally picked up a guitar. Older outcasts have a lot to prove, guess I'm in it for the ling haul. Or short. However many days are left

[@DaveAnchovies]

Dayglo Abortions = my first show in 85 or 86. They didnt weigh as much, but they go nice together

[@danielcastillo4537]

@@DaveAnchovies I luv DGA!

[@danielcastillo4537]

@@DaveAnchovies Carry the hardcore punk in your hart, it will never die!

[@kevinsteviestevenson4001]

My buddy, Chris gave me this EP in 1989. Wow! Brutal hardcore. I needed this at that time. And, now.

[@nomadicspawn281]

Grew up in the 80's and pig champion still slays on the brain with his onslaught hardcore riffs. Was fortunate to see them a few times in there hayday. One of the best punk bands to come out of the pdx.

[@mossw4ste]

Still harder than most shit out there 40 years later

[@kjguzman23]

this album and bad brains is how i learned how to play punk rock, and its fun as hell to play along with this record. on guitar bass and drums

[@trevorxvx]

Love this and reggae

[@Potbellypugilist]

One of the best u.s.h.c records ever?

[@Devonwithpie2]

Absolutely

[@zew1414]

This is perfect for a 1990's skate video section. This would def be my first pick if I was ever to have another video part!

[@kryptichands968]

Fucking do it!!! Grind and bleed for it

[@chuckselvage3157]

Got this on vinyl. One of their best.

[@Chryddan6603]

I have one of that also :)

[@Lacostebum21]

Same

[@anthonymichel7949]

There is less minutes than songs on this EP. How class 👏

[@gregorymulins6998]

Used to go see these badass hardcore boys at the crystal ball room in Portland,saw em at the community world theater in Tacoma wash

[@travischrisman6264]

Thank you kind soul!

[@magnumpineapple277]

Still some of the gnarliest guitar and bass tones ever put to tape.

[@pipebombmailer22]

rip roky ericson

[@rickdean1526]

First time I heard it, I knew there was no going back. Balls to the wall HC!

[@twicecookedporkins3235]

So glad I got to see them while I could still last in the pit.

[@johnfranco4092]

Chris at Loony Tunes records in Wayne NJ gave me this LP for free when it came out still have it still blasted regularly Real Rock N Fucking Roll Period!!!!

[@Pterodactyl_Bret]

You cant change the world, but you can change yourself. Words to live by... words to live by.

[@claudiomajor74]

I've always liked these bad boys hardcore will never die

[@DeathRockRadioTampaFlorida]

still amazing in 2022 !!!

[@virtualparasite]

I meditate to this

[@beautifulmutant1274]

Back to my house after school to get your head shaved

[@yamiquechuchas]

Lo mejor de lo mejorrrr!!!

[@MarceloBarbosa-rs2dx]

The most european Hard Core in USA. and I like it. That's great That's sound so good

[@gregorymulins6998]

Smokin man! Hard fuckin core to the fullest!

[@kevinkettell1092]

cool band too they rocked gilman street in berkeley california we played with them .

[@danielcastillo4537]

Which band by chance?

[@rrbh]

13 tracks and not a single guitar solo. Just BLISS. The only serious challenger to the Bad Brains ROIR cassette.

[@jokohomo9591]

This is what the younger generation is missing. Play fast or shut the fuck up. Give me some anger instead of slick production. I'm too old to be this pissed off anymore.

[@baronnickvonsick139]

Perfect record all around. I’ll not acknowledge any prior poster or provider of any props as that’s absolutely absurd. This record is classic regardless of a repost from someone more acclimated to social media.

[@Chryddan6603]

One of the best of all... Punk band...And dont forget Bad Brains ;) Or the first MC 5 hell yehhh...

[@alx3903]

Someone once told me Feel the Darkness was the best Poison Idea record. Years later that's still absolutely not true.

[@anthonydidomenico1181]

Was a giant huge poison idea fan but was growing sick of the. Metal they starting playing... Feel the darkness brought back that Portland feel... Almost as good as record collectors ep

[@lornemajor6591]

You spend way too much time with Pantera folk. Not even close. K.o.p. , p.y.k or, War all the time?

[@warshipsatin8764]

@@lornemajor6591 you assume a lot about a person from a single album preference. do you know their political beliefs too lol

[@anthonydidomenico1181]

I LOVE the line in cult band "you paid that much for this"... It's like a prediction that yeah you record collector nerd... It's gonna be worth $$$!

[@TheCheesyRice]

I think he says "You paid how much for this?" At least that's how I've always heard it.

[@coldwar1977]

perfect production, love the guitar tone

[@jahblessin3996]

The drumming on in my headache is amazing

[@claudiobasile3546]

Simplesmente espetacular devastador lendario historico imortal

[@kevinmuzerMetalMind64]

This is Their Best, My Fave from PoisonIdea.

[@chano7053]

Even though this is an amazing record, i still think "War All The Time" is their zenith. That album is simply a perfect example of how any aggressive HC Punk record should sound.

[@rocknroll_jezus9233]

Powerful stuff

[@waldemarjedyczowski1647]

Poison dla mnie zawsze do przodu był :P

[@adrianoarrifano3346]

Perfect.

[@andrewhendrix4688]

A great way to sort real punk from lame crap like Green Day. If they know not of Poison Idea they knoweth jack. This EP rules.

[@crucialreedy]

70 yrs later an you still caynt beat yha kings of punk

[@stavros-161]

Really for my opinion is the best album from the PoisoN IdeA...with Black Blackout VacanT too...Punk/Core never DIE... Greets fron the fuckin' Greece/AthenS...

[@countgruzum7777]

This is frickin awesome

[@LeonardoAlves-qk4gk]

Obrigado João gordo por mostrar essa perola

[@pablou8892]

Muy apreciados en Barcelona y todo el mundo. Estoy contento

[@frankiedonuts4772]

One of the best

[@siege213]

💯💪🏽HCPUNK seen them in the LBC at Fenders RIP

[@frederickmazza5631]

They only played Boston twice in 10 years I saw them the second time with my friend fan working through special ever hung out with pig champion after the show

[@zach_diecast_mansur]

This was 80s hardcore at it's best.

[@carystorm1863]

The one with ELVIS on the front just as good 😂

[@Truth_Hurts_Bad]

Elvis is on the back.

[@Dannyb4264]

Wow! Just when I thought I heard every great punk band!?

[@haterate3641]

best hardcore that will ever be

[@KorgKapperi]

got it when came out... still rules

[@RyanAlfaro]

The Genesis of Hardcore.

[@52edmo]

timeless record !!!!

[@TeddyKronos-ri6it]

The best punk band. (riffs, lyrics n anti style)

[@9lettere668]

got it in 83 and still so good

[@ecwwwrasslin7663]

I love Poison Idea

[@CAPTAINCAVECRUST]

awesome memories

[@trevorhand1316]

Does anyone have the lyrics to “Last One”?

[@gergelykiss7050]

Yeah, why are those lyrics missing ?

[@SuperGreenbacon]

Other side of the EP had ELIVS.. I wish you could have shown the other side somehow. Great band

[@donaldkelly5376]

The best American hardcore 7". Take your Neg Approach, Minor Threat, Koro, Boston stuff etc... This is the one that stands head and shoulders above them all.

[@superionunleashed]

For me it's a toss up between this ep and Antidote thou shall not kill ep

[@gustavmarie]

If were to die .in the next 3 mths it would be this and 82 bootlegs of Husker Du as the nest hc ever produced..just makes sense.

[@zs3473]

i also like what we want is free, iq 32, nervous breakdown, government issue, there’s a ton but this is definitely one of the best i’ve ever heard

[@donaldkelly5376]

@@superionunleashed Yeah that Antidote ep is amazing, I used to see them at CBGB matinées in the early 80's. The Cause For Alarm is up there also.

[@jodymccreery2448]

i agree

[@humbug4478]

If you change yourself you do change the world. 🙏😎🙏 Rise in Power Pig Champion

[@travischrisman6264]

I have the ian mckay & kings of punk on wax. Yeahs!🫶🏻

[@Jordysaenz-p6x]

I used to have a sleeveless T-shirt from this album the stupid HCKids did not even know this band

[@privatesnowball3032]

the drums on "Think Fast" oh my...

[@veganshawn]

One of the best ever

[@fritzpatch]

Heaviest band of all time! Both figuratively and literally!

[@phartmann5213]

this not heavy...that's HC

[@ianswift3521]

there are dozens of swedish, finnish, and english bands which smoke this EP. both from the 80s and now.

[@RogerHurlburt-ym7wi]

Good but not heavy.

[@funwithfurryfriends9258]

Terveet Kadet!@@ianswift3521

[@shoeshane6494]

​@@ianswift3521...laughable claim

[@donaldkelly5376]

The drumming makes this fuckin amazing,

[@mofamba]

@2:30am this is making me want to get up and bounce off the fucking walls. Fuck!

[@Attack126]

Joder!!, pero que material, supongo que es en inglés pero es lo de menos, es el POGO que nos hizo vibrar una década. Y buenos grupos como éste en concreto!!@@@💣💣✊️✊️✊️

[@garyrigby21]

Thought this was the fastest thing i'd ever heard at the time! it sounds slow now after all the Grindcore I've heard since and bands like Gauze