Is This Real

The Wipers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 1, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sub Pop
• ASIN: B0000035FM
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #256,072 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Return Of The Rat

2. Mystery

3. Up Front

4. Let's Go, Let's Go Away

5. Is This Real?

6. Tragedy

7. Alien Boy

8. D-7

9. Potential Suicide

10. Don't Know What I Am

11. Window Shop For Love

12. Wait A Minute

13. Image Of Man

14. Telepathic Love

15. Voices In The Rain

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Guitarist Greg Sage was a guru of sorts to a generation of budding grungesters, and this 1980 debut from his archetypal power trio leaves little doubt as to why. It's not difficult to see the impact the Wipers had on bands like Nirvana, what with the carefully restrained power that exudes from the grooves of songs like "Return of the Rat." Sage's introspective yet incensed lyrics likewise became the template for Northwest rockers to come, and while this disc is probably the band's most straightforward, tracks like "Tragedy" and "Alien Boy" serve notice that weirdness aplenty is on the horizon. --David Sprague

Product Description

Unquestionably Portland's most well-loved punk group, they formed in the late 70s & in 1980 released their debut LP. 12 songs of stabbing, jittery guitar, snapped vocals, & unabashed teen angst. Full of desperation & yearning, the LP has stood as a blueprint for wretched youth for over 25 yrs. In the early 90s it was given mainstream attention when Nirvana covered 2 tracks off the record & Cobain announced it was one of the primary influences on his group. --This text refers to the Vinyl edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best punk band you've never heard of, October 24, 2004

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Cameron Brewer "BuddyChrist666" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Is This Real (Audio CD)

the wipers are like black flag with a strong velvet underground influence. this album in particular is beyond description. it is unfortunate that nobody but the the seattle punk scene (nirvana, mudhoney, melvins, etc.) really knew who these guys were. (p.s. neil young IS into punk rock. rust never sleeps has two songs dedicated to the sex pistols).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't stop listening to this, July 1, 2000

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Horse Snakes (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Is This Real (Audio CD)

Two weeks ago a friend convinced me to pick up this CD, and from the minute I put it on I was sold. For the next week I couldn't stop listening to it. Every time I put it on there was still something else to notice and discover. First of all, one can't help but notice that they were doing things WAY ahead of their time. And then there is Greg Sage's guitar playing which is incredible. The drummer and bass player also do an incredible job keeping the songs intact and sounding great. For some reason it reminds me of early Cure, when they were still a trio. The late 70's must have been a great time to make music cause there were still so many barriers to break. Well you can tell that these boys were very inspired. Yep, they are one of my newest favorite bands, along with The Dils and Dead Moon. Now if only someone would re-release the Neo Boys LP, Crumbling Myths.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best albums ever!, October 24, 2005

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Gary Goldblum (Santa Fe, NM United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Is This Real (Audio CD)

This one rocks.... if I were on an island forever this would be in my top 50.... almost perfect!!

enjoy