Alien Sex Fiend recorded a cassette (The Lewd, the Mad, the Ugly and Old Nick) with Youth of Killing Joke, which brought them to the attention of the UK music press, along with the appearance of their track "R.I.P." on the Batcave club compilation, The Batcave: Young Limbs and Numb Hymns 1983, released by London Records in 1983.
They signed to the Cherry Red sub-label Anagram Records, releasing their first single, "Ignore the Machine", in August 1983. The single was immediately successful on the UK Independent Chart, reaching No. 6. Their debut studio album, Who's Been Sleeping in My Brain, was released by Anagram on 1 November 1983, followed by Acid Bath in 1984. They released the world's first 11" single, "E.S.T. (Trip to the Moon)", that October.
The band also recorded two BBC Peel Sessions in 1984. At the May session, they recorded "Attack!!!", "Dead and Buried", "Ignore the Machine" and "Hee Haw"; at the August session, "In God We Trust", "E.S.T. (Trip to the Moon)" and "Boneshaker Baby".
In October 1985, their third studio album Maximum Security reached No. 100 on the UK Albums Chart and remained there for the week of 12 October. They also had two top 100 singles with "Dead and Buried" in August 1984 (No. 91) and a reissued "Ignore the Machine" in March 1985 (No. 99). Throughout the early 1980s, their work was frequently in the UK Indie Chart and remained a fixture on American college radio.
The band also became popular in Japan, and in 1985, they released a live album recorded there, Liquid Head in Tokyo. Freshwater left later in 1985, and the band continued as a trio, supporting Alice Cooper on his "The Nightmare Returns" tour in 1986 and releasing "It" the Album that October. The band was reduced to a duo of the Wades when James left following the release of 1987's Here Cum Germs.
In early 1988, the band, as the Dynamic Duo, recorded a one-off 12" single "Batman Theme" with recording and live engineer Len Davies, before continuing as Alien Sex Fiend, incorporating electronics and sampling even more into their sound on the album Another Planet, released in November 1988. They reverted to a four-piece with the 1989 addition of two prior guest collaborators, drummer/guitarist Andrew Wilson (a.k.a. Rat Fink Jr., formerly of the Turnpike Cruisers) and keyboardist/guitarist Simon "Doc" Milton, who made their official debut on that year's Too Much Acid? double-live album. Their seventh studio album, Curse, was released in October 1990.
Fink and Milton departed in 1992, following that year's Open Head Surgery album and its subsequent tour (documented on The Altered States of America live album).
The Wades then became a duo once again and provided the soundtrack for the Digital Image Design game Inferno in 1994.
In the mid 1990s, the band's video for "Zombified" appeared on the MTV show, Beavis and Butthead, subjected to their usual commentary.
In 1996, the Wades launched their own 13th Moon label, issuing three further albums: Nocturnal Emissions (1997), Information Overload (2004) and Death Trip (2010).
On 9 November 2018, Alien Sex Fiend released Possessed, their first album in eight years, on Cherry Red.
Music style
Alien Sex Fiend has been described as gothic rock, deathrock and industrial. Glenn Danzig has cited the group's sonorous and echoing sounds as having influenced the mixing for several of the recordings for his group Samhain.
Later projects
Fink published a book in 2000, Once Upon a Fiend, recalling his experiences in the band. He later drummed for Blackpool bands United States of Mind and Dog Food before joining Uncle Fester in 1999, who changed their name to UFX in 2006. Fink currently serves as frontman of Vince Ripper and the Rodent Show, a duo also featuring Vince "Ripper" Cornwall. They perform Alien Sex Fiend and the Cramps material, and have released two albums, It's Fun to Be a Monster and Boneyard a Go Go!!!.
Albums
Who's Been Sleeping in My Brain (1983)
Acid Bath (1984)
Maximum Security (1985)
"It" the Album (1986)
Here Cum Germs (1987)
Another Planet (1988)
Curse (1990)
Open Head Surgery (1992)
Inferno (1994)
Nocturnal Emissions (1997)
Information Overload (2004)
Death Trip (2010)
Possessed (2018)
It's In My Blood
Alien Sex Fiend Lyrics
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IT's in my soul
IT's in My Blood... es ist in meinem blut
IT's in my head
when everything turns to mush
IT's in my head...
IT's in my head...
IT's in my soul
it's in the dark...
everything you ever need...satisfaction...guaranteed
IT's in My Blood...es ist in meinem blut
IT's in my soul
IT's in my head es ist in meinem kopf
in my head
in my heart
IT's in my soul
it's in the dark...
it's everything you ever need
while I sit and Bleed
IT's in my head
IT's in My Blood...es ist in meinem blut
everything you ever need
while I sit and Bleed!
es ist in meinem blut
woooooooooooooooo woo oh!
it's in my heart
yeah it's in my head
everything...it all comes down...it all comes down to bread...
it's in my soul
in my head
in my heart
it's everything it's in the dark............
it's in my soul es ist in meinem seele
it's in my Blood es ist in meinem blut
it's in my head es ist in meinem kopf
everything turns to mush
IT's in my head...
it's in my heart
it's in my soul
it's in the dark............
it's everything you ever need...
satifaction...satisfaction...
satifaction...satisfaction...
satifaction...satisfaction...
guaranteed... guaranteed
it's in my soul es ist in meinem seele
satisfaction
IT's in My Blood...es ist in meinem blut
yeah it's in my head
everything turns to mush
IT's in My Blood...es ist in meinem blut
it's in my soul
it's in the dark............
it's everything ya ever need
leaves me thinkin' while I
sit and Bleed
The lyrics of Alien Sex Fiend's song "It's In My Blood" depict a sense of deep connection and obsession with something that is ingrained in the singer's very being. The repetition of phrases such as "it's in my head," "it's in my soul," and "it's in my blood" emphasize this overwhelming presence. The lyrics suggest that whatever this entity or force may be, it encompasses everything the singer needs for satisfaction and guarantees their desires will be fulfilled. The repetition of "it's everything you ever need" further emphasizes the all-consuming nature of this obsession.
The lyrics also touch upon feelings of pain and vulnerability, as indicated by the line "while I sit and bleed." This juxtaposition of pleasure and suffering adds a layer of complexity to the song's meaning, suggesting that this deep-rooted fixation comes at a cost. The final line, "leaves me thinking while I sit and bleed," implies that despite the gratification this obsession provides, it still leaves the singer in a state of contemplation and vulnerability.
Overall, "It's In My Blood" explores themes of obsession, satisfaction, and the interplay between pleasure and pain within the depths of one's being.
Line by Line Meaning
IT's in my head
This obsession or idea is constantly on my mind.
head BloodHeadBloodBlood
It has become a part of me, deeply ingrained in my thoughts and consciousness.
IT's in my soul
It resides within the core of my being, shaping my emotions and identity.
IT's in My Blood... es ist in meinem blut
It runs through my veins, influencing every aspect of my existence.
when everything turns to mush
In times of chaos or confusion, this obsession remains a constant for me.
IT's in my head...
It continues to occupy my thoughts and mental space.
it's in the dark...
It thrives in the shadows or hidden depths of my subconscious.
everything you ever need...satisfaction...guaranteed
This obsession promises to fulfill all desires or needs, ensuring satisfaction.
in my heart
It has an emotional stronghold, deeply impacting my feelings and passions.
it's in my soul
It permeates my very essence, becoming an integral part of my spiritual being.
in my head
It constantly occupies my thoughts and mental space.
it's everything you ever need
This obsession is all-encompassing, fulfilling all desires or requirements.
while I sit and Bleed
As I suffer or struggle with this obsession, it remains constant.
woooooooooooooooo woo oh!
Expresses the intense or overwhelming nature of this obsession.
everything...it all comes down...it all comes down to bread...
Ultimately, this obsession boils down to basic human needs, such as survival or sustenance.
it's in the dark............
This obsession thrives in secrecy or hidden aspects of my life.
satisfaction
This obsession promises to provide contentment or fulfillment.
it's everything ya ever need
It encompasses everything one could possibly desire or require.
leaves me thinkin' while I
sit and Bleed
This obsession constantly occupies my thoughts, causing contemplation or reflection even as it causes me suffering.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
Written by: C Wade, Milton, N Wade, Rowlands
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