Poison Idea Pick Your King E.P. LP is the legendary 1983 debut EP from the Portland Oregon hardcore punk band Poison Idea, originally released on the band's own Fatal Erection Records and pressed as 12 inch LP. This Poison Idea LP delivers 13 tracks of pure fast US hardcore at lightning speed in roughly 9 minutes - capturing the band before they evolved into the heavier rocking sound of Kings Of Punk and Feel The Darkness. The iconic cover features Elvis and Jesus side by side asking you to "Pick Your King." Features the earliest classic lineup of Jerry A on vocals, the legendary Pig Champion (R.I.P. 2006) on guitar, Chris Tense on bass, and Dean Johnson on drums. Tracks include Castration, In My Head, Pure Hate, Drano (Lethal Means), Last Stand, Hangover, Cold Comfort, Reggae Christmas Time, Subterranean, Self Abuse, Think Twice, Underage, Rubber Skin Suit, and Time To Go. Poison Idea formed in Portland in 1980 and stand as one of THE most influential American hardcore bands ever - their brutal, fast, uncompromising US hardcore with a uniquely heavy/rocking edge influenced an entire generation of bands. Essential listening for fans of US hardcore, Portland punk, classic early 80s American HC, foundational US hardcore EPs, and the entire foundational US hardcore underground alongside Black Flag, Discharge, GBH, and Negative Approach.