Rudimentary Peni (1980 - present) emerged from the anarcho-punk scene in th… Read Full Bio ↴Rudimentary Peni (1980 - present) emerged from the anarcho-punk scene in the UK in the early eighties as one of the most novel and recognizable acts of the era.

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.

Pig in a Blanket
Rudimentary Peni Lyrics

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I tell you about the animals- how they suffer how they die, you try to hide guilty doubt- from me with an appeasing smile, you never want responsibility- for this murderous cruelty, the wasteful piles of blood-soaked bodies - you won't let your conscience see. ask yourself what makes you want this- torn ripped flesh so desperately, are you worthy of having this suffering- brought about to fuel your greed??? not satisfied with killing animals- you're killing millions of people as well, as the numbers increase of those dying- in your man made 3rd world hell. millions dying all the time- locked in your abbatoir of greed, whilst you destroy them + yourself- by taking much more than you need, there is no justice in this death- no illusion I'll let you hide behind, the tradition you use to hide animal murder- is nothing but a thin disguise.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Rudimentary Peni's song Pig in a Blanket highlight the cruel and senseless, yet socially acceptable, killing of animals for their meat. The singer passionately speaks out against the deplorable treatment of animals, describing them as piles of blood-soaked bodies that society refuses to acknowledge. The lyrics question the morality of those who consume animal products, and criticize the idea of tradition being used to justify and mask animal murder.

Moreover, the lyrics suggest that this desensitization to animal suffering goes beyond the meat industry, and extends to the disregard for humans in impoverished, third-world countries. The singer alleges that the greed and indifference that fuels animal slaughter also fuels unjust socioeconomic systems that continue to contribute to the suffering and death of innocent people worldwide.

Overall, Pig in a Blanket is a powerful and urgent call to action, urging society to confront and change its violent relationship with animals and each other.

Line by Line Meaning

I tell you about the animals- how they suffer how they die,
I inform you about the cruel treatment and death of the animals.

you try to hide guilty doubt- from me with an appeasing smile,
You try to conceal your guilty conscience from me by faking a pleasing expression.

you never want responsibility- for this murderous cruelty,
You never take responsibility for committing this brutal act of cruelty.

the wasteful piles of blood-soaked bodies - you won't let your conscience see.
You turn a blind eye to the heaps of bodies drenched in blood, and refuse to acknowledge your guilt.

ask yourself what makes you want this- torn ripped flesh so desperately,
Question yourself about the reason why you crave the flesh, torn and ripped brutally.

are you worthy of having this suffering- brought about to fuel your greed???
Are you deserving of the agony inflicted upon the innocent creatures, in order to satisfy your greed?

not satisfied with killing animals- you're killing millions of people as well,
You are not content with butchering animals, you are also responsible for the deaths of millions of people.

as the numbers increase of those dying- in your man-made 3rd world hell.
The number of people dying continuously rises due to the artificial hellish environment created by you.

millions dying all the time- locked in your abbatoir of greed,
Millions are constantly being killed, imprisoned in your slaughterhouse of avarice.

whilst you destroy them + yourself- by taking much more than you need,
You ruin both their lives and your own by consuming more than what is necessary.

there is no justice in this death- no illusion I'll let you hide behind,
There is no fairness in this type of killing, and I won't let you hide behind any illusions.

the tradition you use to hide animal murder- is nothing but a thin disguise.
The culture that you utilize to veil animal murder is merely a fragile façade.

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Tony Friel

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I tell you about the animals; how they suffer; how they die
You tried to hide your guily death from me with an appeasing smile
You never want responsibility for this murderous cruelty
The wasteful piles of blood soaked bodies you won't let your conscience see