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ARTIST – RUDIMENTARY PENI TITLE – POPE ADRIAN 37TH PSYCHRISTIATRIC FORMAT – CD/LP LABEL – SOUTHERN RECORDS / OUTER HIMALAYAN

RELEASE DATE: 20 MAY 2013

Southern Records have announced the details of the first Rudimentary Peni reissue in a new series. Re-released in May 2013 will be Pope Adrian 37th Psychristiatric - a concept album originally released in 1995. Much like the Crassical series, the aim is to make available these vital albums from a punk band who really are unique in their musical style and approach, especially with their witty and macabre lyrics and unmistakable artwork.

It has been rumoured that the album was written while lead singer/guitarist Nick Blinko was being detained in a psychiatric hospital under Section 3 of the UK 1983 Mental Health Act. The subject matter of the album is purported to be based on the delusions Blinko was experiencing at the time, particularly the idea that he was to assume the Papcy, and become "Pope Adrian 37th", the second English pope in history. The first, Nicholas Breakspeare, was coincidentally from Blinko's hometown of Abbotts Langley. Musically, Pope Adrian 37th Psychristiatric has the band venturing into expanded song structures (their typical song prior to this being one or two minutes long) and relentless, cyclical riffs. The repetitive lyrical phrases and blistering sounds create an oppressive and compelling atmosphere which does much to reinforce the ideas of obsession which shroud both the concept and mythology of this utterly unique album.

Pope Adrian 37th Psychristiatric marks the first in a regular series where Rudimentary Peni releases will be remastered from original analogue tapes and reissued. This also marks the first time this album has been released on LP. The vinyl edition on 180gm black vinyl with gatefold sleeve, full-size 16 page art book of Nick Blinko artworks, and a bonus poster. The CD edition comes in a gatefold wallet with 16 page art book also. Next in the series will be Cacophony (1987) but more will be revealed about that in good time. Other records coming up in the series include: • Rudimentary Peni – Death Church (Southern Records/Outer Himalayan) LP/CD reissue • Rudimentary Peni – The EPs of RP (Southern Records/Outer Himalayan) LP/CD reissue • Rudimentary Peni – The Underclass (Southern Records/Outer Himalayan) LP/CD reissue • Rudimentary Peni – Archaic (Southern Records/Outer Himalayan) LP/CD reissue • Rudimentary Peni – Echoes Of Anguish (Southern Records/Outer Himalayan) LP/CD reissue

“Prior to Pope Adrian Rudimentary Peni swam in the seas of inanity, but never drowned. But, this dark record is complete submersion. One of the most fascinating albums ever made.” - PUNK NEWS

For album artwork, band photos and more please contact: Lauren Barley | [email protected] | Tel: +44 (0) 7729 407 032