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.

The Curse
Rudimentary Peni Lyrics

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You hate me
And frustrate me
Isolate me
And castrate me

to the day I die
I curse you and all your kind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "The Curse" by Rudimentary Peni are dark and foreboding. The opening lines, "You hate me and frustrate me, isolate me and castrate me," suggest a feeling of persecution and oppression. The singer is feeling targeted and oppressed by someone else, and this has led to feelings of frustration and isolation. The use of the word "castrate" is particularly powerful, as it implies a sense of emasculation or powerlessness.

The second half of the song is even darker, with the singer cursing their oppressor and all their kind. The phrase "to the day I die" suggests that the singer will never forget or forgive the wrongs that have been done to them. The curse itself is left up to interpretation, but it's clear that the singer wishes ill upon their oppressor and anyone like them.

Overall, "The Curse" is a deeply emotional and intense song that deals with themes of oppression, frustration, and revenge. It's clear that the singer has been deeply hurt by someone else, and is struggling to come to terms with their feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

You hate me
Your feelings towards me are those of extreme dislike and hostility.

And frustrate me
You cause me annoyance or anxiety by preventing my progress or achieving my goals.

Isolate me
You separate or detach me, leaving me feeling alone and apart from others.

And castrate me
You emasculate or remove my power and control, leaving me feeling helpless.

To the day I die
Until my last breath, for the entirety of my life.

I curse you and all your kind
I invoke a supernatural force to bring harm upon you and anyone like you, wishing for your downfall and misfortune.

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