Lead singer/guitarist Nick Blinko is notorious for his witty macabre lyrics and dark pen-and-ink artwork, prominently featured on all of Rudimentary Peni's albums. Blinko is also rumored to have written the band's Pope Adrian 37th Psychristiatric album whilst resident in a psychiatric hospital, having suffered from mental illness most of his life, as such, the subject matter of the album relates to the delusions Nick was experiencing at the time, particularly the idea that he was said Pope. Nick's subject matter has been influenced by the work of H.P. Lovecraft who he had studied after having delusions of the macabre element of life and hereafter. Bassist Grant Matthews has also written a number of songs for the band, though his lyrics primarily focus on sociopolitical themes. The band also features drummer Jon Greville.
Very few photos exist of the band, as their albums feature Blinko's drawings, but artist and record label owner Pushead published a few photos of the band in an early edition of his magazine.
The band had early connections with Crass, and released their Farce EP on Crass Records. Though they stopped performing in the 1980s after bassist Grant Matthews was diagnosed with cancer, they continue to record and release material today, though they rarely give interviews. Nick Blinko has also become increasingly popular in the Outsider Art scene, and wrote an autobiographical novel entitled "The Primal Screamer", revered amongst his fans to be a literary masterpiece.
Musicians of a variety of genres (from thrashcore to death metal to apocalyptic folk) have taken influence from the work of Rudimentary Peni. There is even an all-girl high school cover band that does all Rudimentary Peni. The legend created by Rudimentary Peni is part in thanks to their evasion of media coverage and the spread of misinformation.
A new album, No More Pain EP was released on May 5th 2008. Nick Blinko has also finished a new untitled novel, due out sometime in the near future.
Alice Crucifies The Paedophiles
Rudimentary Peni Lyrics
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The lyrics to Rudimentary Peni's song "Alice Crucifies The Paedophiles" are cryptic and require some interpretation. The song seems to be a call to action, urging listeners to join in a revolution against the oppression of young people. The lines "smash cash smash trash" and "not long now to the sub-teen revolution" suggest that this revolution will involve some sort of destruction or upheaval of the existing order. The phrase "the winding up's gone on too long" might refer to the buildup of tension and frustration among young people who are fed up with being treated as second-class citizens. The final line, "babies bite back, alice crucifies the paedophiles," is perhaps the most enigmatic. It could be interpreted as a warning to those who prey on children that they will not be able to get away with their crimes forever.
Overall, the song seems to be a rallying cry for young people to take control of their own lives and fight against those who seek to exploit them. Whether the "sub-teen revolution" referred to in the lyrics is meant to be taken literally or figuratively is unclear, but the urgency of the message is clear.
Line by Line Meaning
smash cash smash trash
Destroy the materialistic world, including its money and belongings
not long now to the sub-teen revolution
The youth will soon rise against the adult-dominated society and take control
the winding up's gone on too long
The buildup of societal tension has become unbearable and needs to be released
babies bite back
Even the youngest members of society are willing to fight back against oppression and injustice
alice crucifies the paedophiles
Metaphorically, Alice (representing the victims) takes revenge on those who have abused and violated children
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domic dom
This song is HEAVY with screaming dark vocals and a semi-growl.. Got this at 17. In the beginning of song the "smash trash" almost sounds like growling vocals, and the title of this album DEATH CHURCH may have influenced Possessed to name one of their songs DEATH METAL from Seven Churches album, thus death metal was born and invented by Possessed with other influences from Discharge and Venom, and of course heavy metal.
Gerry Peacemaker
I was driving one of my mates home a few years ago and he found Death church in my side pocket, he looked at the album and the first thing he said was , "Alice crucifies the paedophiles?"
vernb57
I remember walking through cities when I was travelling in the 90's and everytime I looked at a dumpster or a trash can , this song would come into my head.. I always thought it was called "smash the trash"..hahaha.. ( I don't think I ever had an original , always a copy. I let the yuppies buy it full price and I'd get a copy. ; )
joeydeadcat
So far, 51 people dig this while 1 playground prowler doesn't.
d cowlam
One of best LP you'll ever hear
farangis g. and tschördy yegane arani
1 of the best songs ever
Gavin Von Em
Search: 'Rudimentary Peni - Farce EP.' Listen to the whole thing. We're talking ensemble playing with really smart decisions re: scale and note choice. Then there's this album, which in certain ways makes every other punk album seem inadequate. If you don't hear it, that's fine.
turgid fungus
no its so good man .
Centurius
Gary Glitter was the one who doesn't like this!
Fokker TISM
Add Harvey Weinstein, Charlie Sheen (the guy who abused Corey Haim) and Kevin Spacey now!