Devo
Devo's concept of 'de-evolution' combined absurdist humor, jerky rhythms, and robotic new wave into something wholly unique. Their energy dome hats and 'Whip It' video made them icons, but their artistic vision ran far deeper than novelty.
Origin: Akron, Ohio, USA · Years active: 1973–present
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Biography
Devo's concept of 'de-evolution' combined absurdist humor, jerky rhythms, and robotic new wave into something wholly unique. Their energy dome hats and 'Whip It' video made them icons, but their artistic vision ran far deeper than novelty.
Key 1980s albums
- Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! (1978) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Freedom of Choice (1980) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- New Traditionalists (1981) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
Essential songs
- Whip It (1980) — 80s songs
- Girl U Want (1980) — 80s songs
- Uncontrollable Urge (1978) — 80s songs
- Freedom of Choice (1980) — 80s songs
- Beautiful World (1981) — 80s songs
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Devo — quick answers
- Who are Devo?
- Devo — Akron, Ohio, USA, active 1973–present. Devo's concept of 'de-evolution' combined absurdist humor, jerky rhythms, and robotic new wave into something wholly unique. Their energy dome hats and 'Whip It' video made them icons, but their artistic vision ran far d
- What did Devo release in the 1980s?
- RADIO 1980 lists 3 albums and 5 essential songs for Devo, covering 1980–1981.
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