#Wipers

[1977-1981-the-era-of-music]

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Artist: Wipers

Title: Let's Go Let's Go Away

Album: Is This Real?

Played on: Tue May 27 2025 07:04:50 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)

#Wipers #1977 to 1981 THE ERA OF MUSIC

[recoil-78]

Fuck zodiac signs, where do u fall on the fockin post punk alignment chart😭‼️

[paranoidandroidofficial]

I'm gonna review 10 Post-Hardcore albums as a part of the "Top 10 albums of my Top 10 genres" review project. Why? Because... Post-Hardcore is my favorite sub-genre, and I wanna give it some goddamn respect. Also, FIRST IMPRESSIONS DON'T COUNT. I have to do a traditional review. 3 listens, proper criticism, and a score. Here's the list of albums I will be reviewing as a part of this project:

[Also, there are 4 things to note. If it's crossed out, it's been done. If I have this □ next to it, it means that I've finished the listening process and am working on writing it. If I have this ○ next to it, I have a First Impression of it, but not a full review yet. And if there's no marker, I have not started work on it at all.]

Slint - Spiderland □

Unwound - Leaves Turn Inside You

At the Drive-in - Relationship of Command

Unwound - Repetition

Nomeansno - Wrong

Unwound - New Plastic Ideas

Fugazi - The Argument

Drive Like Jehu - Yank Crime

Wipers - Youth of America

Minutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime ○

Tbh, I don't like saying when I expect stuff to be finished, since typically that leads to disappointment when I inevitably don't do it in time, so... all I'll say is that this part should be done by the time summer rolls around. So... mid June.

[designerpussyfromgod]

Greg Sage was born on October 21, 1951 in Portland, Oregon. He is an American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who is best known for being the primary songwriter of the Portland-based seminal punk rock group, Wipers.

Greg Sage’s fascination with recording began at a young age. In the 7th grade, Sage acquired a professional disc-cutting lathe with which he would cut records for himself and his schoolmates. This early experience not only sparked his interest in music but also laid the foundation for his innovative approach to recording and producing music.

Sage founded Wipers in Portland in 1977. Sage’s dark, reflective lyrics and his unorthodox arrangements quickly gained Wipers a cult following; likewise, their music has since had a profound influence over many forthcoming artists over the almost five decades since their inception. Some have defined Sage’s musical approach as “substance-over-style” as well as “intricate”, “honest”, and so it goes.

Beyond his work with the Wipers, Sage has also pursued a solo career, releasing records such as Straight Ahead (1985), and Sacrifice (For Love) (1991). He operates his own label, Zeno Records, out of Phoenix, Arizona where he currently resides. Sage continues to influence new generations of musicians with his innovative approach to production and songwriting.

[rivka-kopelman]

[phonographica]

Wipers - Is This Real? (1980)

[sngl-led-auto-lights]

Why do certain cars have wipers on the headlights?

Why some cars have headlight wipers: Purpose, design, and evolution

While headlight wipers are uncommon in modern vehicles, they have historically appeared on some models (mostly European luxury models) to meet specific safety and regulatory needs. Here’s a closer look at their purpose and why they’re so rare today:

Primary function: Maintain visibility in adverse conditions

Weather challenges: In areas with heavy snow, ice, or frequent rain (such as the Nordic countries), headlight lenses can become fogged, reducing illumination by up to 90%. Wipers physically clear away debris, ensuring optimal light output.

Regulatory requirements: Until the 21st century, countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Finland required vehicles to be equipped with headlight cleaning systems (wipers or pressure washers) in order to pass safety inspections.

Models with headlight wipers

European luxury models:

Volvo: As a pioneer in safety technology, Volvo equipped models such as the 700/900 series (1980s-1990s) with headlight wipers.

Saab, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW: Their flagship models (e.g., the Mercedes S-Class) have headlight wipers as a premium feature.

Japanese Market: Some JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) models, such as the Subaru Legacy, have headlight wipers for snowy areas.

How it works

Mechanical design:

A small electric motor and linkage drive a single wiper blade across the headlight lens.

Often used in conjunction with a washer fluid spray to dissolve dirt or ice.

Activation: Usually operated by a dashboard button, or automatically activated with the windshield wipers.

Declining popularity

High cost and complexity:

Added weight, maintenance costs (replacing the blades), and manufacturing costs (about $200 per vehicle) make them unsuitable for mass-market cars.

Modern alternatives:

High-pressure washers: Spray a concentrated liquid to wash away debris (e.g., Audi Matrix LED system).

Hydrophobic coating: A nano-coating on the lens repels water and dust.

Improved aerodynamics: Airflow design minimizes dust accumulation.

Regulatory changes: The EU now accepts washer jets without wipers as compliant, phasing out the need for mechanical wipers.

Traditional and niche uses today

Classic cars: Enthusiasts restore headlight wipers from vintage Volvos and Saabs to preserve their authenticity.

Heavy vehicles: Some trucks and buses operating in extreme climates still use them.

Concept cars: Hyundai’s 2019 45 concept car reinterprets the design with a retro-futuristic twist.

Key takeaways Headlight wipers were once a regional safety solution influenced by bad weather and 20th-century regulations. While largely obsolete today, they paved the way for innovative technologies like adaptive headlights and self-cleaning systems. Modern cars’ focus on lighter, lower-maintenance solutions has made these exotic wipers a relic of automotive history. ❄️🔧

Fun fact: The 1980 Volvo 240 Turbo was one of the first cars to feature headlight wipers, further cementing Volvo’s reputation as a safety leader!

[musickickztoo]

Greg Sage *October 21, 1951

[rastronomicals]

Wipers

[spilladabalia]

Wipers-live "Youth of America" 13th Precinct 1983

[bandcampsnoop]

2/1/25.

Is Portland, Oregon becoming the new San Francisco? For the past several years San Francisco's "fog pop" sound has dominated, but I've been noticing more bands coming across my radar from Portland - recent posts from Pool Boys and Fruited Planes make me think something big has been brewing in the City of Roses.

The Mistons (Portland, Oregon) came to my attention through the new vinyl releases tab. Interesting, because this doesn't appear to be a new release at all. No matter, "Extended Play" has a little something for anyone interested in rock. Songs can sound like The Jam, Gentleman Jesse, and Wipers (there is a cover of "Wait A Minute" here).

Nadine Records (based in Portland) released this. The label focuses on bands from the Pacific Northwest.

[badassjfro]

“You take and never give/Make it so hard to live”

[knehzoo]

art i did for my teammate

[trash-tulpa]

in a real Wipers mood this January

[reckonslepoisson]

Is This Real?, Wipers (1980)

Wipers were comparatively late to punk, but while that may have been greatly significant to scenesters back in 1980, it matters not now. Time has passed – a great, tectonic lump of it, four and a half decades – and now what is most important isn’t how fast a band was to the scene but what they did with it. Wipers did a lot. Is This Real? was Wipers’ punkiest release (the band’s subsequent works ventured further towards post-punk) and one can audibly hear musicians with idea-crammed brains trying to prise innovation out of the genre’s standard few-chord tunes. 

Pick: ‘Is This Real?’