Information About

Rapeman




Personnel were:

In an interview, Albini reported that ".

Rapeman's performances would often be the target of protestors, who felt that the band was mocking or even encouraging Rape and violence against women. Albini has described such criticisms as idiotic, arguing that Punk Culture is generally very sympathetic to Feminism .

The playing style at times was reminiscent of more traditional noise punk (as on "Up Beat"), at other times cranky art-rock (as on "Monobrow"), their sound gave centre stage to the signature guitar style of Albini.

The band broke up for personal reasons; not, as has been rumoured, over a dispute relating to their name. Albini went on to form Shellac , Sims founded The Jesus Lizard .


Discography

(all released on Touch And Go Records in the US, Blast First! in the UK and AuGoGo in Australia unless otherwise indicated)
  • "Hated Chinee b/w Marmoset" 7"

  • "Budd" EP

  • "Two Nuns And A Pack Mule" LP

  • "Inki's Butt Crack b/w Song Number One" ( Sub Pop Singles Club 7")