Devo records first studio album since 1990...Does anyone still care?

[Brian Damage]

Devo, the flower pot hat wearing post-punk band of the 1980s, is cracking the whip for the first time in 29 years, finishing its first studio album since 1990, according to Reuters. The album, still untitled, is expected out in the fall.

http://news-briefs.ew.com/2009/03/devo-records-fi.html

[catlover79]

I didn't even know they were still together. :lol:

[Marvo301]

Didn't punk music go away a long time ago? Please don't bring it back!!!!!

[catlover79]

^ Yes, some things are best left in the past. :lol:

[Zoneboy]

Why record another album when you're making a killing from endorsement deals? ;)

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/zoneboy/ScreenHunter_08Oct040522.gif

[Marvo301]

Why record another album when you're making a killing from endorsement deals? ;)

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/zoneboy/ScreenHunter_08Oct040522.gif
:brent

[catlover79]

Why record another album when you're making a killing from endorsement deals? ;)

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/zoneboy/ScreenHunter_08Oct040522.gif
^ :rofl: :brent Charles does it again!!

[Zoneboy]

^ :rofl: :brent Charles does it again!!

I created that one a few months ago for the mayo vs Miracle Whip thread but thought it would be a good fit here also. :lol:

[Zoneboy]

Heres the band practicing their signature (and only top 40 hit) "Whip it." ;)

Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toPY9dxns8Y&playnext_from=PL&feature=PlayList&p=7B1298AAF495AABE&playnext=1&index=37)

[catlover79]

^ Thanks. I don't think I know any of their other songs. :o :lol:

[Marvo301]

Wow for a band that's been around since the 80's they sure look young!

[ABlairican Pie]

^ Thanks. I don't think I know any of their other songs. :o :lol:
Other popular songs by them include:

A cover of the Stones' "Satisfaction" called "(I Can't Get Me No) Satisfaction"
Uncontrollable Urge
Jocko Homo ("Are we not men? We are DEVO!")
Mongoloid
A cover of Johnny Rivers' "Secret Agent Man"
The Day My Baby Gave Me a Surprize
Girl U Want
Freedom Of Choice
Gates Of Steel
Planet Earth
Mr. B's Ballroom
Through Being Cool
Jerkin' Back and Forth
Going Under
Beautiful World
Love Without Anger
Peekaboo!
That's Good
Big Mess
Speed Racer
a cover of "Working in a Coal Mine"
"Dr. Detroit" theme song, which was used for the Dan Aykroyd comedy movie of the same name

DEVO were not a "punk" band, and though they were one of the most influential new wave bands, their music and message was a little deeper than
just for being part of trends and making hits. Their message was that popular culture was in a state of de-evolution, that everything had peaked in the mid-70's when they began and was regressing backwards. Perfection was being inverted. Most people did not catch the point behind the "flower pot hats" and uniforms. It was part of a theatrical schtick of retro trash culture and sci-fi themes.

[catlover79]

^ Sounds fun! I'll have to check them out - thanks! :cool: :D

[ABlairican Pie]

^ Sounds fun! I'll have to check them out - thanks! :cool: :D:welcome:

Actually, it makes sense that DEVO is coming back, seeing that everyone is into "retro" culture, and DEVO was all about being retro and "regressing". The whole new wave thing was about returning rock back to its simpler roots in time in the 70's when everyone was doing "bloated" and complex prog rock.

[robyrob]

:welcome:

Actually, it makes sense that DEVO is coming back, seeing that everyone is into "retro" culture, and DEVO was all about being retro and "regressing". The whole new wave thing was about returning rock back to its simpler roots in time in the 70's when everyone was doing "bloated" and complex prog rock.
i have always loved DEVO - I always thought of them as post-punk new wave, but they are just in a class of their own.

favorite song is "Girl U Want (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWylV2fkvpc&feature=related)"

[AKA]

While I'm not a huge fan, Devo has a large--arguably cult--following, and a reputation that reaches far beyond "Whip It." As stated above, they do have quite a few well-known songs besides the afforementioned "Whip It," and bandleader Mark Motherbaugh has gone on to become an oft-used TV (Rugrats, Pee-wee's Playhouse, Big Love) and film (Rushmore, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Confessions Of a Teenage Drama Queen)composer.

[AKA]

New Devo video: "Don't Shoot" (http://vimeo.com/4089275)

[robyrob]

cool video :thumbsup:

don't taze me bro

[dakert]

Devo still has thier unique signature sound.