Description
Compilation – Eight Songs For Greg Sage And The Wipers – 4 7 Inches In A Boxed Set
Eight Songs for Greg Sage and the Wipers is a compilation album that pays tribute to the influential American punk rock band The Wipers and their frontman, Greg Sage. The album features various artists covering songs originally performed by The Wipers.
The Wipers, formed in Portland, Oregon, in 1977, were known for their unique blend of punk rock, post-punk, and alternative rock. Greg Sage, the band’s founder and primary songwriter, played a significant role in shaping their sound and lyrical style. Their music had a significant impact on the punk and alternative music scenes, influencing bands such as Nirvana, Dinosaur Jr., and Sonic Youth.
Eight Songs for Greg Sage and the Wipers brings together different artists like, Nirvana, Hole and Poison Idea who offer their interpretations of The Wipers’ songs. The album showcases the enduring influence and impact of The Wipers’ music on subsequent generations of musicians.
EXTREMELY RARE AND LIMITED EDITION box set put out by the now defunct Tim Kerr Records.
Box shows light scuffing from many years of storage.
Each band covers their favorite Wipers songs. These tracks are only available on this release.
Black Vinyl
Track Listing
Nirvana – Return Of The Rat
Poison Idea – Up Front
Hole – Over The Edge
Napalm Beach – Potential Suicide
M-99 – Astro Cloud
Dharma Bums – On The Run
Crackerbash – I Don’t Know What I Am / Mystery
Whilees – Land Of The Lost
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