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NICK BLINKO

"The Primal Screamer" Novel

Release Date: 11 September 1995

Outer Himalayan Records and Spare Change Books are pleased to announce the simultaneous releases of the above book and record. "Pope Adrian 37th" is the 4th long playing release by legendary punk outfit Rudimentary Peni, whilst "The Primal Screamer" is the first novel by the band's singer, guitarist, and main man, Nick Blinko.

"Rudimentary Peni...were probably the most influential band to emerge from the Anarcho Punk scene...Rudimentary Peni are deities in the world of squats and direct action." - Kerrang!

"Hailing from the the early 80's Crass movement, Rudimentary Peni were bastions of articulate Anarcho-outrage, stamping their name indelibly onto the hearts of Punkers everywhere." - R.A.W.

Rudimentary Peni were one of the main bands of the "anarcho-punk" explosion of the eaarly 1980's and their debut album "Death Church" reached number one in the indie charts. They maintain a fanatical following.

"Pope Adrian 37th" is comprised of all new material and is Rudimentary Peni's first studio album recorded since 1989's Cacophony. It follows a series of recent Rudimentary Peni CD reissues of the LP's, Cacophony and The EP's of RP.

"Pope Adrian 37th" was recorded during Nick's recent recovery from a lengthy illness, and is believed to be the only punk album ever made whilst being detained under Section 3 of the of the 1983 Mental Health Act. As such, the subject matter of the album relates to the delusions Nick was experienceing at the time, particularly the idea that he was said Pope. The songs also address topics such as psychiatric medication and hearses.

"The Primal Screamer", meanwhile, is a semi autobiographical novel about punk rock and Primal Scream therapy. it details the the chaos and tragedy from which Rudimentary Peni's famous works emerged, and gives a revealing and comic insight into the anarchist punk scene of the early eighties. This novel is undoubtedly the best novel ever written about punk rock by one of the stars of the genre. It will appeal to anyone interested in punk, or interested in the cutting edge of modern mental health treatments. Illustrated by the author, with an introduction by his GP, and nominated for the Booker Prize, this elegantly-written work is surely destined for a cult classic reputation.

Nick Blinko is a revered cult figure in punk and avant-garde circles in Britain and America. In addition to his music and literature, his paintings are in high demand on both sides of the Atlantic.