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Devo

Devo

art rock, new wave

United States Est. 1972

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Sound in a sentence: "With tightly synchronized rhythms and angular melodies that create tension and release, Devo’s music feels both mechanical and inherently human."
Devo matters for its incisive critique of modernity and consumer culture, crafting a space where art and music collide to question the very fabric of society. Their unique approach not only redefined punk's rawness but also introduced a sense of absurdity and irony, pushing listeners to engage with deeper social commentary while dancing to infectious beats.
Devo matters for its incisive critique of modernity and consumer culture, crafting a space where art and music collide to question the very fabric of society. Their unique approach not only redefined punk's rawness but also introduced a sense of absurdity and irony, pushing listeners to engage with deeper social commentary while dancing to infectious beats. Through a meticulous process that combines visual art with sound, Devo employs a distinct aesthetic rooted in conceptualism. They utilize robotic precision in their performances and recordings, blurring the lines between human emotion and mechanized production. This innovation challenges traditional notions of authenticity in music, transforming how audiences experience live shows by combining performance art with musical experimentation. Lyrically, Devo often explores themes of alienation, conformity, and the paradoxes of progress, weaving narratives that oscillate between satire and sincerity. Their writing strikes a balance between storytelling and impressionistic vignettes, using a detached voice that enhances the emotional impact while prompting reflection on societal norms.

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Discography

44 releases • 32 studio • 1977–2015
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EPs ()

Song Study EP

Song Study EP

2010

DEV-O Live

DEV-O Live

1999

Theme from Doctor Detroit

Theme from Doctor Detroit

1983

Be Stiff

Be Stiff

1978

Mechanical Man EP

Mechanical Man EP

1978

Singles ()

Watch Us Work It

Watch Us Work It

2008

Disco Dancer

Disco Dancer

1988

Here to Go

Here to Go

1985

That's Good

That's Good

1982

Peek-a-Boo!

Peek-a-Boo!

1982

Through Being Cool

Through Being Cool

1981

Beautiful World

Beautiful World

1981

Whip It

Whip It

1980

Girl U Want

Girl U Want

1980

Freedom of Choice

Freedom of Choice

1980

Mongoloid / Jocko Homo

Mongoloid / Jocko Homo

1977

Be Stiff

Be Stiff

1977

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