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Akron, Ohio, United States (1972 – 1991, 1996 – present)
Their style has been variously classified as punk, industrial and rock, but are most often considered to be the 70s/early 80s New Wave band that ushered in the synth pop of the 1980s, along with other acts such as Gary Numan and The B-52s.
Devo’s music and stage show mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary, often dealing with the concept of De-Evolution, in sometimes-discordant pop songs that often feature unusual synthetic instrumentation and time signatures.
Their work has proved hugely influential on subsequent popular music, particularly New Wave, alternative and grunge music, they created some memorable music videos popular in the early days of MTV.
The name “Devo” comes from the concept of Devolution (also referred to by the band as “de-evolution”). This idea was developed as a joke by Kent State University art students Gerald Casale and Bob Lewis as early as the late 1960s. Casale and Lewis created a number of art pieces in the vein of Devolution. At this time, Casale had also performed with the local band 15-60-75. They met Mark Mothersbaugh around 1970, who introduced them to the pamphlet Jocko Homo Heavenbound, which would later inspire the song “Jocko Homo”.
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Freedom of Choice
179,584 listeners13 tracks
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Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!
150,180 listeners11 tracks
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Oh No It's Devo / Freedom of Choice
28,770 listeners25 tracks
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Something for Everybody
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LAHardwave
Duty Now For The Future is under-rated. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB_5O7iGvtU&list=HL1368768061&feature=mh_lolz
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Sanguine9991
Going to see them live at the end of the month! All the spuds will show up in Tuscon and preach the word of de-evolution!
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thekidwiththefa
as my faith in humanity wanes my faith in devo grows
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levitate85
Devo are responsible for one of the greatest debut records of all time.
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alliedbakeries
A clinical,machine-made soudtrack for man's de-evolution.
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chamberofhellos
Devo to release ‘New Traditionalists: Live 1981 Seattle’ on CD with 2 bonus tracks: http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2013/04/01/devo-new-traditionalists-live-1981-seattle/
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jessicarc14
They always remind me of Kraftwerk.
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KaraRaeOphelia
DE-VOlution.
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paulband2
Devo scare me
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rifatattamimi
P-Model!
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hungry_mouth
Are we not men?
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chadderack
Its just the NewAlbum... it's just the NewAlbum... NewAlbum you want.
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Antonionii
They have one of the most mindblowing, coolest debut I have ever heard, some of the other ones are quite nice too.
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DaanTavares
One of the best bands of the world! Viva DeVo!
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rustco
Check out my mates band "Thursdays Friend" LastFm page. Cool band from Adelaide Australia. Free downloads of Grunge/Punk. Peace!
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Athena920
For a band that was started by a bunch of guys who went to the rival school of my university...These guys are pretty fucking awesome ;D
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chamberofhellos
Devo & Blondie backstage in Chicago on final date of joint U.S. tour: http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2012/09/27/blondie-devo-photo-chicago/
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sl8221958
I saw the "Oh No It's Devo" album tour. Became addicted right there. Then had to go back and realize all the other genius albums they had done. A person could do a PhD thesis on this band, because they are the sh*t. 1959 meets Punk meets 'The Future'. Oh my swelling, itching brain.
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