This Hardcore classic belongs in every damn record collection! Jerry's Kids is one of the earliest Boston Hardcore/Punk combos which formed 1981 by Bryan (vocals), Dave & Bob (guitars), Rick (bass), Brian (drums) and the band was named after a long-running fund-raising organization that comedian Jerry Lewis formed for children with cerebral palsy. Their first recorded output was on the This Is Boston, Not L.A. compilation on Modern Method Records in 1982. Frontman Bryan & Dave left the band early on, so Rick (Bryan's brother) switched to vocals and Chris of Gang Green took over on rhythm guitar and this line-up recorded this classic twelve song debut which came out via X-Claim in 1983. An excellent, powerful start into the weekend is guaranteed and an excellent review brings the right words to it, which I like to quote: "An adventure into hyperactive, full-tilt, bulldozing quickness and thundering power. This overwhelming supply of burning rapid-fire speed destroys the mold, exploding into maniac doses of invincible strength and energy. Bolting drums, high-velocity crooning, and hysterically blistering wild guitars (featuring ex-GANG GREEN axeman Chris Doherty). JERRY’S KIDS totally shred the eardrums to mincemeat. For the fast fanatic’s cravings; the essence of what other will try to duplicate." (Pushead, MRR #10 • December 1983) They broke up in 1985, but reformed in 1987 with a more speed metal sound and released a second LP on Taang! Records entitled Kill Kill Kill, they reunited again 2004 and been playing several shows (mostly the Boston area) since then, so keep your eyes open.
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