''Pick Your King'' is the title of American
hardcore punk
Hardcore punk (also known as simply hardcore) is a punk rock music genre and subculture that originated in the late 1970s. It is generally faster, harder, and more aggressive than other forms of punk rock. Its roots can be traced to earlier punk ...
band
Poison Idea
Poison Idea was an American punk rock band formed in Portland, Oregon, in 1980.
History
Formation, 1980s, and 1990s
Poison Idea was formed in 1980 by vocalist Jerry A. (aka Jerry Lang). The initial lineup consisted of Jerry A., Chris Te ...
's debut
EP, released in 1983 vi
Fatal Erection Records The album jacket featured a "choice" of kings (hence the title), one side had an image of
Jesus Christ
Jesus, likely from he, יֵשׁוּעַ, translit=Yēšūaʿ, label=Hebrew/Aramaic ( AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ or Jesus of Nazareth (among other names and titles), was a first-century Jewish preacher and religious ...
, the other side an image of
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), or simply Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as Cultural impact of Elvis Presley, one ...
, a.k.a. "The King". The EP was reissued in 2005 by Reflex/Wolfpack Records on a compilation 12" also containing the 'Learning To Scream' EP.
Track listing
# "Think Twice" - 0:41
# "It's An Action" - 1:26
# "This Thing Called Progress" - 1:01
# "In My Head Ache" - 1:07
# "Underage" - 0:58
# "Self Abuse" - 0:54
# "Cult Band" - 0:42
# "Last One" - 0:51
# "Pure Hate" - 1:41
# "Castration" - 0:28
# "(I Hate) Reggae" - 1:18
# "Give It Up" - 0:27
# "Think Fast" - 1:06
Personnel
* Jerry A. - Vocals
* Tom "Pig Champion" Roberts - Guitar
* Chris Tense - Bass
* Dean Johnson - Drums
References
External links
Reflex/Wolfpack Records page on Discogs
1983 EPs
Poison Idea albums
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