Kings of Punk
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Kings of Punk is the title of the third release and first LP by hardcore punk
band Poison Idea
, released in 1986 through Pushead
's Pusmort Records label.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band Poison Idea
Poison Idea
Poison Idea was an American hardcore punk band formed in Portland, Oregon in 1980. The band originally dissolved in 1993, but has been playing intermittently since 1998.-Formation, 1980's and 90's:...
, released in 1986 through Pushead
Pushead
Pushead is an artist, record label owner, and writer within the hardcore punk and heavy metal field. He has created artwork for many bands, artists, and athletes including Metallica, the The Misfits, Dr. Dre, Travis Barker, and Craig Johnson. He has designed many record covers, T-shirts,...
's Pusmort Records label.
Track listing
- "Lifestyles" - 3:14
- "Short Fuse" - 1:59
- "God Not God" - 0:51
- "Ugly American" - 2:58
- "Subtract" - 1:40
- "Cop An Attitude" - 2:25
- "Death Wish Kids" - 2:15
- "Made to be Broken" - 2:53
- "Tormented Imp" - 2:13
- "One by One" - 2:17
- "Out of the Picture" - 2:16
Personnel
- Jerry A. - Vocals
- Tom "Pig Champion" Roberts - GuitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
- Chris Tense - BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Dean Johnson - DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....