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    DEVO

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    Posted · Edited by ThatSpanishGuy

    Something For Everybody was a pleasant surprise too, nothing groundbreaking but still better than everything they released after (and including) Shout

    DEVO

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    I've been obsessed with Devo lately. A few weeks ago, I heard Whip It on the radio an it got stuck in my head. As a result I started listening to their stuff and reading articles, interviews, watching their videos, etc. And I find them fascinating. I already knew about the dualism, the not-so subtle irony that impregnates all of their artistic efforts. Those happy, silly, upbeat songs, that seem like thoughtless, mindless fun at first listen, but actually are actually charged with critique, pessimism, and black, acid humor. But I already knew about that and I'm sure so do you.

     

    But what has been fascinating me ove the course of my discovering of this band is the fact that not only did all of their artistic efforts revolve around the concept of "de-evolution", but the band actually became that concept themselves. I'm talking about the "degradation" of their sound, from guitar based post-punk to completely guitar-less, synth driven new age pop, and the decline in musical and lyrical quality. And then, they spend 20 years making shitty versions of old songs for ads and produce the album that, for me, closed the circle of de-evolution: Devo 2.0. I mean, look at that. Did they do this for money? To make a point? For fun? All of above?

     

    I've been thinking about this band for a few days now, and I felt like I should share my thoughts.

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