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The Circle is a studio album by punk rock band Wipers, released on Restless in 1988.[5]

The Circle
Studio album by Wipers
Released	1988
Genre	Punk rock
Length	32:49
Label	Restless
Producer	Greg Sage
Wipers chronology
Follow Blind (1987) The Circle (1988) Silver Sail (1993)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[1]
The Great Alternative & Indie Discography	6/10[2]
MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide	[3]
Spin Alternative Record Guide	6/10[4]

Critical reception

Trouser Press wrote that "The Circle‘s scorching opener, 'I Want a Way', and its tumultuous title track are red herrings for Wipers’ business as usual."[6] The Rough Guide to Rock wrote that "jazzy distorted riffing hadn't sounded this invigorating since Hendrix or Robert Fripp had their heyday."[7]

Track listing

All songs written by Greg Sage.

1. "I Want a Way" - 2:35
2. "Time Marches On" - 2:50
3. "All the Same" - 3:36
4. "True Believer" - 3:54
5. "Good Thing" - 2:28
6. "Make or Break" - 3:40
7. "The Circle" - 4:33
8. "Goodbye Again" - 3:19
9. "Be There" - 2:48
10. "Blue & Red" - 3:06

Personnel

• Greg Sage – vocals, guitar, harp; producer
• Brad Davidson – bass guitar
• Steve Plouf – drums

References

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