What makes Wipers Box Set by Wipers notable?

This box set not only compiles essential tracks from Wipers' discography but also serves as a crucial historical document for the punk movement in America. It has garnered recognition for its influence on subsequent generations of musicians, particularly within the grunge and indie rock scenes, highlighting the band's role in shaping the sound of the 1980s and beyond. The Wipers Box Set was released in 2001, marking a retrospective collection from a band that had already established themselves as pioneers of punk rock since their formation in 1977. By this time, Wipers had released several influential albums and were known for their distinctive sound that blended elements of punk, post-punk, and alternative rock.

How many songs are on Wipers Box Set?

Wipers Box Set has 51 tracks, running approximately 170 minutes.

Wipers Box Set

Wipers · 2001

170 min · 51 tracks · punk rock

Raw, frenetic energy collides with melodic undertones, encapsulating the essence of early American punk rock.

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Youth of America — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of punk aggression and melodic complexity, showcasing their ability to address themes of youth disillusionment with an anthemic sound.
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D‐7 — A defining moment in the punk canon, this track's driving rhythm and raw lyrics highlight the band's connection to the angst of their generation while influencing countless artists thereafter.
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Alien Boy — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, 'Alien Boy' stands out as a poignant reflection on isolation and identity, capturing the emotional depth present in Wipers' work.
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Return of the Rat — 'Return of the Rat' is emblematic of Wipers' sound—fast-paced with a catchy hook that embodies the spirit of DIY punk culture while addressing personal themes.

Tracklist

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Disc 1

1 Return of the Rat 2:38
2 Mystery 1:47
3 Up Front 3:04
4 Let’s Go Away 1:48
5 Is This Real? 2:39
6 Tragedy 2:00
7 D‐7 4:04
8 Potential Suicide 3:34
9 Don’t Know What I Am 2:56
10 Window Shop for Love 2:59
11 Wait a Minute 3:04
12 Born With a Curse 1:48
13 Rebel With a Cause 2:11
14 Misfit 1:35
15 Mystery 1:46
16 Tragedy 2:11
17 Let’s Go Away 1:52
18 Is This Real? 2:40
19 Alien Boy 3:23
20 Image of Man 2:29
21 Telepathic Love 1:32
22 Voices in the Rain 1:24

Disc 2

1 No Fair 4:25
2 Youth of America 10:27
3 Taking Too Long 3:07
4 Can This Be 2:54
5 Pushing the Extreme 3:13
6 When It’s Over 6:36
7 Scared Stiff 2:52
8 Pushing the Extreme 3:11
9 No Fair 4:31
10 When It’s Over 6:26
11 Youth of America 10:27

Disc 3

1 Over the Edge 3:49
2 Doom Town 3:56
3 So Young 4:17
4 Messenger 1:54
5 Romeo 4:05
6 Now Is the Time 3:02
7 What Is 2:19
8 No One Wants an Alien 3:23
9 The Lonely One 3:38
10 No Generation Gap 3:09
11 This Time 2:54
12 Mistaken ID 3:05
13 No Solution 2:30
14 Doom Town 3:56
15 The Lonely One 3:37
16 Now Is the Time 3:04
17 Romeo 4:05
18 Our Past Life 1:29

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