Devo (pronounced DEE-vo or dee-VO, often spelled "DEVO" or "DEV-O") is an American New Wave group formed in Akron, Ohio in 1972. They are best known for their 1980 hit "Whip It", which made it to #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Their style has been variously classified as punk, art rock and post-punk, but they are most often remembered for their late 1970s and early 1980s New Wave sound which, along with others (such as Gary Numan, Oingo Boingo, and The B-52's) ushered in the synth pop sound of the 1980s.
Devo's music and stage show mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary via sometimes-discordant pop songs that often feature unusual synthetic instrumentation and time signatures, and their work has proved hugely influential on subsequent popular music, particularly New Wave and alternative rock artists.
Devo was also a pioneer of the music video, creating many memorable clips that were popular in the early days of
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(LiveDaily.com) "What strange concept," Devo [ tickets ]'s Gerald Casale said between "Gut Feeling" and "Come Back Jonny," near the conclusion of his band's first performance on a 16-show, eight-city tour that finds them alternating between their first album and their third. It might... continued
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(LiveDaily.com) With the words "Welcome the great endurance test," Tom Gray and Gomez [ tickets ] kicked off their set at Stubb's on Thursday night (3/19) to cheers and applause. Austin's SXSW festival and conference was a rip-roaring success again this year, made even... continued
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(LiveDaily.com) Now that the group has announced plans to release its first new album in nearly two decades later this year, sci-fi new-wave legends Devo [ tickets ] brought their live production to SXSW Friday night (3/20), offering a glimpse of what's to come,... continued
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(LiveDaily.com) Devo [ tickets ] returns to the music scene this year with a new album, its first since 1990, and an appearance at next week's South by Southwest Music and Media Conference in Austin, TX.... continued
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Track listing: Jocko HomoMongoloidCome Back Jonee(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionSecret Agent ManSmart Patrol / Mr. DnaFreedom of ChoiceGirl U WantJerkin' Back 'n' ForthWorking in the Coal MinePeek-A-Boo!
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Track listing: General Boy Visits Apocalypse NowPeek-a-BooBig MessOne Dumb ThingTheme From Doctor Detroit (dance mix)ShoutHere to Go (Go Mix version)I Wouldn't Do That to YouLet's TalkItsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot BikiniDisco Dancer (7" version)Some Things Never ChangeIt Doesn't Matter to Me (live 1988)Stuck in a LoopPost Post-Modern ManThanks to YouCommunication BreakupDuty Now for the FutureThe Words Get Stuck in My ThroatBaby Doll (Devo single mix)Bread and ButterAre You Experienced?Head Like a Hole
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Track listing: We're All Devo!Jocko Homo (Booji Boy version)Uncontrollable Urge(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionToo Much ParanoiasCome Back JoneeTriumph of the WillSmart Patrol / Mr. DNASecret Agent ManThe Day My Baby Gave Me a SurprizeIt Takes a Worried ManGirl U WantFreedom of ChoiceGates of SteelSnowball (single remix)Mr. B's BallroomWorking in the Coal MineLove Without AngerThrough Being CoolJerkin' Back 'n' ForthBeautiful WorldMongoloidSoo BawlzNu-Tra Speaks (New Tradionalist Man)
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Track listing: Recombo DNA (demo)The Words Get Stuck in My Throat (live)Sloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin') (demo)Be Stiff (alternate mix)Pink Pussycat (demo)Goo Goo Itch (alternate version)Strange Pursuit (demo)The Day My Baby Gave Me a Surprise (demo)Bushwhacked (prosthetic version)Girl U Want (demo alternate version)Turn Around (demo alternate version)Snowball (demo alternate version)Luv & SuchGates Of Steel (demo alternate version)Planet Earth (demo alternate version)Whip It (demo alternate version)Cold War (demo alternate version)Time BombThat's Pep (demo alternate version)Make Me DanceGotta Serve Somebody (live)I Saw JesusPsychology of Desire (demo)Pity You (demo)
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Track listing: Beautiful World (demo)Race of Doom (demo)I Desire (demo)Big Mess (demo)The 4th Dimension (alternate version rough mix)Here to Go (alternate version rough mix)Some Things Don't Change (rough mix)Big Adventure (rough mix)No Noise (rough mix)Love Is Stronger Than DirtFaster and FasterModern LifeThe Only One (demo)Baby Doll (demo)Some Things Never Change (demo)Plain Truth (demo)Happy Guy (demo)Somewhere With DEVO (studio version demo)
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Track listing: Girl U WantGates of SteelPlanet EarthFreedom of Choice Theme SongWhip ItSnowballIt's Not RightGirl U WantPlanet EarthS.I.B. (Swelling Itching Brain)Secret Agent ManBlockheadUncontrollable UrgeMongoloidBe StiffGates of SteelSmart Patrol / Mr. DNAGut Feeling / Slap Your MammyCome Back JoneeWhip It (live)Be Stiff (live)Freedom of Choice Theme Song (live)
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Track listing: Through Being CoolJerkin' Back 'N' ForthPity YouSoft ThingsGoing UnderRace of DoomLove Without AngerThe Super ThingBeautiful WorldEnough SaidWorking in the Coal MineMecha-Mania BoyNu-Tra Speaks (New Tradionalist Man)
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Track listing: Theme from Adventures of the Smart PatrolThat's What He SaidMechanical ManU Got Me Bugged34CThe Spirit of JFKPeek a Boo?Beautiful WorldFreedom of ChoiceJocko Homo
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Track listing: Uncontrollable UrgeSatisfactionPraying HandsSpace JunkMongoloidJocko HomoToo Much ParanoiaGut Feeling(Slap Your Mammy)Come Back JoneeSloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin')Shrivel UpFreedom of Choice Theme Song (live)Whip It (live)Girl U Want (live)Gates of Steel (live)Be Stiff (live)Planet Earth (live)Social FoolsSoo Bawiz
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Track listing: Devo Corporate AnthemClockoutWiggly WorldBlockheadS.I.B. (Swelling Itching Brain)Triumph of the WillThe Day My Baby Gave Me a SurprisePink Pussy CatSecret Agent ManSmart Patrol / Mr. DNAThrough Being CoolJerkin' Back 'n' ForthLove Without AngerBeautiful WorldEnough SaidWorking in a Coal MineSoft ThingsRace of DoomStrange PursuitRed Eye ExpressPity YouGoing UnderThe Super ThingTiming X
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Track listing: Peek-A-BooOut of SyncExplosionsPatternsBig MessSpeed RacerWhat I MustI DesireDeep SleepGirl U WantSnowballTon o' LuvFreedom of ChoiceGates of SteelMr. B's BallroomTurn AroundTime Out for FunPlanet EarthPeek-a-boo! (Dance Velocity)Cold WarDon't You KnowThat's Pep!It's Not Right
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Track listing: Jocko HomoMongoloidSatisfaction (I Can't Get Me No)Girl U WantFreedom of ChoicePeek-A-BooThrough Being CoolWorking in a CoalmineDevo Corporate AnthemGates of SteelCome Back JoneeSecret Agent ManThe Day My Baby Gave Me a SurpriseBeautiful WorldBig MessWhip It (HMS & M mix)
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Track listing: Satisfaction (I Can't Get No)Too Much ParanoiaPraying HandsUncontrollable UrgeMongoloidSmart Patrol / Mr. DNAGut Feeling / Slap Your MammySloppyCome Back JoneeClockoutTiming X / Soo BawlsSpace JunkBlockheadSubhuman WomanBamboo BimboBeulah / Jocko Homo / I Need A ChickI Need A Chick (ending)
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Track listing: Booji Boy's FuneralCan You Take It?Bamboo BimboA Plan for UThe Rope SongGoo Goo ItchBe StiffAll of UsBaby Talkin' BitchesI Need a ChickU Got Me BuggedChangoFrauleinDogs of Democracy37Bottled UpWorking in a CoalmineI Been RefusedFountain of FilthClockoutLet's Go
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Track listing: Devo Corporate AnthemClockoutThe Day My Baby Gave Me a SurprizeShrivel-UpBlockheadPink PussycatMongoloidBe Stiff (Booji Boy version)(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (Booji Boy version)Penetration in the CentrefoldToo Much ParanoiasS.I.B. (Swelling Itching Brain)Mechanical Man (Booji Boy version)Speed RacerTiming X / Space JunkJocko Homo
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Track listing: Through Being CoolBig MessThat's GoodJerkin' Back 'n' ForthPeek-A-Boo!Beautiful World(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionWhip ItGirl U WantFreedom of ChoiceSmart Patrol/Mr. DNAGates of SteelWorking in the CoalmineJocko HomoGut Feeling (Slap Your Mammy)
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Track listing: Auto ModownSpace Girl BluesSocial FoolsSoo BawlsSatisfactionJocko HomoGolden EnergyButtered BeautiesMidgetI'm a PotatoUglattoStop Look and ListenOnoMongoloidMechanical Man
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Track listing: Stuck in a LoopPost Post-Modern ManSpin the WheelMorning DewA Change Is Gonna CumJimmyWhen We Do ItDawghausPink Jazz TrancersThe Big PictureDevo Has Feelings Too
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Track listing: Post Post-modern Man (Post Post Post-modern edit)Post Post-modern Man (Pre Post Post-modern Instrumental)Post Post-modern Man (album version)Post Post-modern Man (Sub Post-modern mix)Post Post-Modern Man (Ultra Post Modern dub)Post Post-Modern Man (Macro Post Modern mix)Post Post-Modern Man (Neo Post Modern mix)
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Track listing: Jocko HomoIt Doesn't Matter to MeGoing UnderWorking in a Coal MineHappy GuyThat's GoodJerkin' Back 'n' ForthGirl U WantBaby Doll(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionUncontrollable UrgeGut FeelingGates of SteelSomewhere With Devo: (Suite Includes Shout and Disco Dancer)
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Track listing: Disco DancerSome Things Never ChangeDon't Be CruelSexi LuvAgitatedMan Turned Inside OutI'd Cry If You DiedPlain TruthSome Things Never Change (Cassette version)Happy GuyThe ShadowBaby DollBlow Up
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Track listing: Baby Doll (single mix)Baby Doll (instrumental single mix)Baby Doll (percapella)Baby Doll (Devo single mix)Baby Doll (extended mix)Agitated (Hyperextended mix)
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Track listing: Disco Dancer (7" version)Disco Dancer (12" version)Disco Dancer (bonus Beat)Disco Dancer (karaoke version)
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Track listing: Gates of SteelGirl U WantCome Back JoneeThat's GoodMongoloidPity YouGoin' UnderSwelling, Itching BrainJurisdiction of LuvPeek-A-BooSatisfactionSpace JunkTime Out for FunIt's a Beautiful WorldJocko Homo4th DimensionShout (E-Z Listening Muzak Version 1)Jerkin' Back and ForthWhip It
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Track listing: ShoutThe Satisfied MindDon't Rescue MeThe 4th DimensionC'monHere to GoJurisdiction of LovePuppet BoyPlease PleaseAre You Experienced?Growing PainsShout (E-Z Listening Muzak Version 1)
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Track listing: Time Out for FunPeekaboo!Out of SyncExplosionsBig MessSpeed RacerWhat I Must DoI DesireDeep Sleep
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Track listing: Girl U WantIt's Not RightSnowballTon o' LoveFreedom of ChoiceGates of SteelCold WarDon't You KnowThat's Pep!Mr. B's BallroomPlanet Earth
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Track listing: Whip ItTurn Around
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Track listing: Devo Corporate AnthemClockoutTiming XWiggly WorldBlockheadStrange PursuitS.I.B. (Swelling Itching Brain)Triumph of the WillThe Day My Baby Gave Me a SurprisePink PussycatSecret Agent ManSmart Patrol/Mr. DNARed Eye Express
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Track listing: Uncontrollable Urge(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionMongoloidJocko HomoToo Much ParanoiasGut Feeling (Slap Your Mammy)Come Back JoneeShrivel-UpSloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin')Space JunkPraying Hands
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