Unquestionably Portland’s most well-loved punk group, the Wipers formed in the late 1970s and in 1980 released their debut LP, Is This Real? – twelve songs of stabbing, jittery guitar, snapped vocals, and unabashed teen angst. Full of desperation and yearning, the LP has stood as a blueprint for wretched youth for many years.
In the early 1990s, “Is This Real?” received mainstream attention when Nirvana covered two tracks from the record, and Kurt Cobain announced it was one of the primary influences on the group.
LP on Jackpot. Remastered from original tapes by Kevin Gray. Includes lyric sheet.
Release date: September 18, 2026. Pre-order here.
