The newest in a series of reissues from Portland's POISON IDEA via Southern Lord has been confirmed. Following the reissue of Darby Crash Rides Again early this year, the next in line comes in the form of PI's 'The Fatal Erection' Years; featuring forty-five raw, filthy nasty tracks from one of the most indisputably influential American hardcore/punk bands of all time.
POISON IDEA’s official debut release was 1983’s short, lo-fi blast of punk/hardcore fury, the 'Pick Your King' EP. The infamous jacket featured a "choice" of two kings, Jesus (front cover) and Elvis Presley (back cover). It was released on the bands own Fatal Erection label. In 1984, the band released the 'Record Collectors Are Pretentious Assholes' 12†(the cover, featuring guitarist Pig Champion’s substantial vinyl collection). The record found the band incorporating subtle heavy rock elements into their music which was further honed on their contribution to the 1985 'Drinking Is Great' compilation 7†with the track 'Laughing Boy'. Both Record Collectors... and Drinking... were also self-released on Fatal Erection Records. By this time (84-85), POISON IDEA was in full swing and were perfecting their signature wall of sound: a raging punk attack.
In cooperation with the band and TKO Records, Southern Lord is honored to release the CD version of The Fatal Erection Years. This compilation collects the 'Pick Your King' 7â€, 'Record Collectors Are Pretentious Assholes' LP, and 4 compilation tracks from the era. Exclusive to this CD version, is the entire live set from the band at their best in Portland circa 1983. Live at the Met features 19 live, raw punk blasts and effectively brings this essential archival document to a raucous, destructive end. The audio has been remastered and restored by Jack Control (World Burns to Death, Severed Head of State), and the poster/booklet contains liner notes from Poison Idea vocalist Jerry A, and tons of photos, flyers and more from the band's early days. A must have for the die-hard fans and any fan of true hardcore, punk rock!
'The Fatal Erection Years' will see North American release on August 14th, just two weeks before POISON IDEA will storm the two-day The Power Of The Riff East in Brooklyn the same night as Agnostic Front, Pentagram, Negative Approach, Xibalba and more!
Southern Lord will continue to reissue seminal POISON IDEA releases over the coming months including 'War All The Time', 'Ian Mackaye', 'Feel The Darkness', 'We Must Burn' and 'Last Will & Testament'. Stay tuned.
The Fatal Erection Years Track Listing:
Pick Your King:
1. Think Twice
2. It’s An Action
3. This Thing Called Progress
4. In My Headache
5. Underage
6. Self Abuse
7. Cult Band
8. Last One
9. Pure Hate
10. Castration
11. (I Hate) Reggae
12. Give It Up
13. Think Fast
Record Collector Are Pretentious Assholes:
14. A.A.
15. Legalize Freedom
16. Cold Comfort
17. Thorn In My Side
18. Rubber Husband
19. Rich Get Richer
20. Don't Like It Here
21. Time To Go
Compilation Tracks:
22. Laughing Boy
23. Typical
24. Die On Your Knees
25. I Got A Right
Live At The Met, Portland 1983:
26. Dance Of Rage Live 83
27. This Thing Called Progress Live 83
28. In My Headache Live 83
29. Self Abuse Live 83
30. Slam Dance Jam Live 83
31. It's An Action Live 83
32. Think Fast Live 83
33. Think Twice Live 83
34. Come Out Fighting Live 83
35. Castration Live 83
36. M.I.A. Live 83
37. Pure Hate Live 83
38. My Hard-On Withers In Your Face Live 83
39. Underage Live 83
40. Give It Up Live 83
41. Bounce The Rubble Live 83
42. All Right Live 83
43. Louie Louie Live 83
44. (I Hate) Reggae Live 83
45. Marked For Life Live 83