This week we’re discussing every album by Poison Idea. As brutal and crazy as the American hardcore scene was in the early 80s, Poison Idea stood above the rest in how devastatingly real they were. Gun violence, morbid obesity, drug dealing, homelessness, and death are just as much a part of this band as their music. Led by vocalist Jerry A. Lang and guitarist Tom “Pig Champion” Roberts until his death in 2006, Poison Idea make a strong argument for being the kings of punk.

Closing track: “Out of the Picture” from Kings of Punk (1986)

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Mike’s Picks:
Pick Your King EP (1983) — Best Record, Personal Favorite
We Must Burn (1993) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Feel the Darkness (1990) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
War All the Time (1987) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Pick Your King EP (1983)
Record Collectors Are Pretentious Assholes EP (1984)
Kings of Punk (1986)
War All the Time (1987)
Feel the Darkness (1990)
Blank Blackout Vacant (1992)
We Must Burn (1993)
Latest Will and Testament (2006)
Confuse & Conquer (2015)