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Devo
Jul 15, 2020 7:08:38 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Jul 15, 2020 7:08:38 GMT
Devo-Gates of Steel. Surely the best Devo song ever? Rogue's post in the "All time greatest punk songs" discussion prompted this dedicated thread about Akron's finest Are they punk? I'd say probably not Formed in 1973 but only really gaining traction in March 1977 when they released their first single "Mongoloid" backed with "Jocko Homo" I remember Rough Trade had sprayed a white bedsheet with.... Q: Are We Not Men? A: We are Devo! ...and hung it on their tiny wall That was enough to prompt me to buy a copy It was love at first listen
What's the TP verdict?
I saw them play in June 2007 when they played....
That's Good
Going Under
Peek-a-Boo
Girl U Want
Whip It
Secret Agent Man
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Uncontrollable Urge
Mongoloid
Blockhead
Jocko Homo
Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA
Gates of Steel
DEVO Corporate Anthem
Freedom of Choice
Wiggly World
Gut Feeling (Slap Your Mammy)
Beautiful World
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Post by andyloneshark on Jul 15, 2020 13:18:36 GMT
DEVO were a ground breaking band. I saw the video for Jocko Homo on the Old Grey Whistle Test in early 1977 and it was the talk of School for the rest of that week.
I was too young to really understand what they meant by DE-EVOLUTION... but i sure get it now.
Their last album "Something For Everybody" was something of a return to form after some rather bland studio albums in the 80s/90s.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2020 14:37:16 GMT
The first 3 albums were bloody brilliant but I have a soft spot for 'Freedom of Choice . I reckon it's one of the iconic covers of the 80's.
Were they punk?For me they definitely were but they were beyond punk too.
They were far more original than a lot of bands that came out the punk scene.
They just take me back to that time where originality was the motivation.
And they were one of the most original bands of the late 70's/early 80's par se.
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Devo
Jul 15, 2020 16:32:37 GMT
Post by andyloneshark on Jul 15, 2020 16:32:37 GMT
The first 3 albums were bloody brilliant but I have a soft spot for 'Freedom of Choice . I reckon it's one of the iconic covers of the 80's. Were they punk?For me they definitely were but they were beyond punk too. They were far more original than a lot of bands that came out the punk scene. They just take me back to that time where originality was the motivation. And they were one of the most original bands of the late 70's/early 80's par se. Yes, i think their songwriting reached a peak with 'Freedom Of Choice' no wonder they had a smash hit with 'Whip it' Their next album 'New Traditionalists' was something of a disappointment by comparison. When i bought my copy of 'Freedom Of Choice' in 1980 it came with a free promo poster that has survived.  |
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Devo
Jul 15, 2020 16:40:06 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Jul 15, 2020 16:40:06 GMT
Great poster Andy
I agree with everything that has been written so far
Plus, of course, they were one of the first "new wave" groups to break through in America
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Jul 15, 2020 21:31:31 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2020 21:31:31 GMT
The first 3 albums were bloody brilliant but I have a soft spot for 'Freedom of Choice . I reckon it's one of the iconic covers of the 80's. Were they punk?For me they definitely were but they were beyond punk too. They were far more original than a lot of bands that came out the punk scene. They just take me back to that time where originality was the motivation. And they were one of the most original bands of the late 70's/early 80's par se. Yes, i think their songwriting reached a peak with 'Freedom Of Choice' no wonder they had a smash hit with 'Whip it' Their next album 'New Traditionalists' was something of a disappointment by comparison. When i bought my copy of 'Freedom Of Choice' in 1980 it came with a free promo poster that has survived. View AttachmentI had that poster too Andy but that was probably chucked when I left home. I had around a dozen of the album covers too as the guy who used to run the local record shop used to give away his point of sale to the local kids. I also got a lot of the Swindle POS too like posters and album covers which I wished I kept. It would have been around 1980 but when you're a young lad you never think that far ahead🤨 |
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Post by andyloneshark on Jul 16, 2020 9:25:40 GMT
...yes, we didn't realise the records, magazines and fanzines we were buying would be of such value and importance in decades to come.
I am glad i have hung onto alot of stuff though, as just recently it's come to great use for two books. One on The Screaming Dead another on The Misfits
Photos, letters, fanzines, Mail outs, badges, shirts... somehow they survived, despite me moving around the West Country quite a bit.
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Devo
Jul 16, 2020 14:50:54 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Jul 16, 2020 14:50:54 GMT
Devo's last album " Something For Everybody" was something of a return to form after some rather bland studio albums in the 80s/90s. Thanks Andy This one had passed me by - been listening to it today A very bracing, energetic, hookladen listen Surprisingly good |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2020 21:11:25 GMT
...yes, we didn't realise the records, magazines and fanzines we were buying would be of such value and importance in decades to come. I am glad i have hung onto alot of stuff though, as just recently it's come to great use for two books. One on The Screaming Dead another on The MisfitsPhotos, letters, fanzines, Mail outs, badges, shirts... somehow they survived, despite me moving around the West Country quite a bit. Aye, who'd have thunk they'd be an internet in 40 years?😂 Where I came from people were lucky if they had electricity or a telly🤨 I've still got a lot of stuff but I lost/ gave away/didn't give a fuck about a lot over the last 4 decades or so. However, I've a lot of memories and the germination of a book has been on the cards, whether anything comes of it is anyone's guess however. |
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Post by andyloneshark on Jul 17, 2020 15:38:59 GMT
Here's another song i like from DEVO's last album. Satirical social commentary to the fore here...
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Devo
Feb 28, 2021 8:44:33 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Feb 28, 2021 8:44:33 GMT
Never heard of Shout Factory but supremely enjoyable clip of Uncontrollable Urge...
Uncontrollable Urge
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Devo
Feb 21, 2022 15:27:42 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Feb 21, 2022 15:27:42 GMT
We are DEVO
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Devo
Feb 21, 2022 15:41:29 GMT
Post by andyloneshark on Feb 21, 2022 15:41:29 GMT
Before record labels 'came a knocking' DEVO recorded a ton of lo-fi demos - these were much later compiled into the albums and officially released as 'Hardcore Devo' Volumes one and two. Many of the songs ended up being rerecorded in sessions for their first two albums... but plenty more are only to be found on these early demos...
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Devo
Feb 21, 2022 16:17:51 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Feb 21, 2022 16:17:51 GMT
Before record labels 'came a knocking' DEVO recorded a ton of lo-fi demos - these were much later compiled into the albums and officially released as 'Hardcore Devo' Volumes one and two. Many of the songs ended up being rerecorded in sessions for their first two albums... but plenty more are only to be found on these early demos... I much prefer their demo stuff! Really cool that they even exist to this day! Thanks to Andy's helpful advice a while back I got hold of these demos Gotta add to the chorus of acclaim - love them |
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Devo
Apr 3, 2022 6:36:00 GMT
Post by stu77 on Apr 3, 2022 6:36:00 GMT
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