Poison Idea Darby Crash Rides Again The Early Years Volume 1 LP gathers the absolute earliest recordings from the Portland Oregon hardcore punk legends Poison Idea, capturing the band in their formative era across one essential LP. The title pays homage to Darby Crash of The Germs - a clear early influence on vocalist Jerry A's vocal approach and persona. Companion volume to Pearls Before Swine: The Early Years Volume 2. This Poison Idea LP delivers Jerry A's signature snarling vocals and the foundational recordings that established the band's classic uncompromising US hardcore sound - their brutal, fast, heavy/rocking edge that would influence an entire generation of bands. Poison Idea formed in Portland in 1980 and stand as one of THE most influential American hardcore bands ever. Essential listening for fans of US hardcore, Portland punk, classic 80s American HC, early Poison Idea, and the foundational US hardcore underground alongside Black Flag, Discharge, GBH, The Germs, and Negative Approach.