Writers Block: The Many Versions Of 'Pipeline'

*Before we get on to the post, this is the first installment of 'Writers Block'. A series about cover versions and music cliches, in which i put a compilation together for your listening pleasure. Hope y'all enjoy!

Snow Delay At The Frankfurt School Presents: Writers Block: The Many Versions Of 'Pipeline'

First recorded and released in 1963, and originally called 'Liberty's Whip', 'Pipeline' is a defining 'surf' tune. With the heavy reverb on the guitars, catchy melody, and jivving drum beat, it is not only a great surf song, its a great song in general.

Pipeline, somewhat surprisingly, became popular for many American punk bands to cover and take influence from. As with many things, this could be due to many reasons. Its a cliche, but 'nature vs nurture' is always relevant. Where you're from and who you interact with, directly and indirectly, influence your personality and choices.

This song will always have significance for me. It was one of the first 'surf' tunes I heard, after Miserlou, that is. And above that, it was one of the first 'non-punk' tunes that i wanted to play on guitar. It basically opened up a whole new world of possibilities to discover, not only as a, a-hem, 'musician', but as a music listener in general. I remember actually playing this for a few auditions in the past, and, surprisingly, being successful in such situations! ... i know, i know. Crazy, right!?

My interest with 'surf' music will be dug up again in a soon-coming post/compilation on 'Surf Punk', lucky for you guys, eh? But for now i'll leave it here. In Summary: Pipeline is raaaad maaan, check it ouuut.

In this compilation I have compiled some rad versions of this classic tune, ranging from the original by The Chantays, to the blistering punk of Agent Orange, and the Thrash attack of Assassin! All tagged and ready to go, brother!

Track List
1. Chantays (From 'Pipeline' 1963)
2. Hellwoxters (Live Recording 1990s)
3. The Humans (From 'Play' 1980)
4. Johnny Thunders (From 'So Alone' 1978)
5. Necros (From 'Jail Jello' 1986)
6. Exploding White Mice (From 'A Nest Of Vipers' 1985)
7. Elton Motello (From 'Victim Of Time' 1978)
8. Assassin (From 'Interstellar Experience' 1988)
9. Anthrax (From 'Attack Of The Killer Bs' 1991)
10. Agent Orange (From 'Bitchin' Summer' 1982)
11. Weird Riders Of The Surf (From 'Off Limits' 1992)
12. Gx3 (From 'En llamas' 1990)
13. Bill Of Rights (From 'Surf, Skate, Ski & Skank' 1985)
14. The Boneless Ones (From 'Skate For The Devil' 1986)
15. J.F.A. (From 'Untitled' 1984)
16. Bleach Boys (From 'Pukewave' 2007)

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