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.
Dissolution
Rudimentary Peni Lyrics
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The lyrics to Rudimentary Peni's song Dissolution speak to the futile struggle of attempting to overcome emotional pain and fear. The singer acknowledges that they sought to conquer these feelings, but ultimately recognizes that victory in this attempt belongs to grief. The lines "so into tears dissolve in vain" suggest a sense of resignation and defeat, as if the singer recognizes that there is no escaping the pain and sorrow they are experiencing.
The use of the word "dissolve" in the title of the song and in the lyrics themselves is particularly poignant. To dissolve is to become gradually weaker or disappear completely, and this mirrors the sense of helplessness and resignation expressed in the lyrics. The idea of dissolving into tears also speaks to the physical manifestation of emotional pain, as crying can be seen as a way of "releasing" or expressing these feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
it matters not that I did seek
My efforts to overcome my fears and pain hold no importance or significance.
to conquer fear and vanquish pain
I tried to defeat my fears and pain through my own willpower.
for victory belongs to grief
Despite my efforts, sorrow and misery always win in the end.
so into tears dissolve in vain
My attempts to hold back tears and emotions are futile as they inevitably break through, leaving me feeling defeated.
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CosmeticPlague104
Sure, it may not be the best RP album, but it's still awesome!
Tedi47
@sickassdrummer1 it's funny how he always used to morph his voice so much and to hear how it changed so much If i wouldn't have known this was nick i wouldn't have recognized him I always wondered what his regular speak would sound like
Andreas Diakos
now nick blinko sounds like the bass player for crass