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Short biography of Devo:
New-wave group popular throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, formed by a group of art students at Kent State University, principally Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale. Their name comes from the central concept of "de-evolution" - the idea that mankind is devolving instead of evolving, as evidenced by the encroaching gullibility and herd mentality of the American people.
After releasing several records on their own Booji Boy label, their work on the short film [i]The Truth About De-Evolution[/i] in 1976 got them signed to Warner Brothers, where they had a major hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It". After 1980, their career continuously faded from the public eye until the band called it quits in the early 1990s. However, they reformed for a series of live dates in 2004.
[b]Line-up:[/b]
Mark Mothersbaugh: vocals, keyboards, guitar
Gerald V. Casale: vocals, bass, keyboards
Bob Mothersbaugh (Bob I): lead guitar, vocals
Bob Casale (Bob II): rhythm guitar, keyboards, vocals
Jim Mothersbaugh (1974-1976): drums
Alan Myers (1976-1985): drums
David Kendrick (1986-1990): drums
Josh Freese (1995-current): drums
| # | Album cover | Album title | Tracks amount | Download album in mp3? | Official release date | Production label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Oh, No! It's Devo | 11 |
mp3, CD
|
1982-00-00 | |
| 2 |
|
Freedom Of Choice | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
1980-07-00 | Warner Bros. Records |
| 3 |
|
New Traditionalists | 10 |
mp3, CD
|
1981 | Virgin |
| 4 |
|
Live | 6 |
mp3, CD
|
1980 | Warner Bros. Records |
| 5 |
|
Shout | 10 |
mp3, CD
|
1984-10-00 | |
| 6 |
|
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
1978-08-25 | Virgin |
| 7 |
|
Duty Now For The Future | 13 |
mp3, CD
|
1979 | Warner Bros. Records |
| 8 |
|
Oh No It's Devo / Freedom Of Choice | 25 |
mp3, CD
|
1993 | |
| 9 |
|
Duty Now For The Future | 13 |
mp3, CD
|
1979 | |
| 10 |
|
Whip It | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1980 | Warner Bros. Records |
| 11 |
|
Greatest Hits | 16 |
mp3, CD
|
1990-12-11 | Warner Bros. Records |
| 12 |
|
Whip It | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1980-00-00 | Virgin |
| 13 |
|
The Essentials Devo | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
2002-06-18 | Warner Bros. Records |
| 14 |
|
Whip It | 3 |
mp3, CD
|
Virgin | |
| 15 |
|
Hardcore Devo Volume 1 | 15 |
mp3, CD
|
1990-00-00 | Rykodisc |
| 16 |
|
Hardcore Devo Volume 2 | 21 |
mp3, CD
|
1991-00-00 | Rykodisc |
| 17 |
|
Live: The Mongoloid Years | 20 |
mp3, CD
|
1992-00-00 | Rykodisc |
| 18 |
|
Duty Now For The Future | 13 |
mp3, CD
|
1979 | |
| 19 |
|
Freedom Of Choice | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
1980 | Virgin |
| 20 |
|
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
1978 | Virgin |
| 21 |
|
Theme From Doctor Detroit | 3 |
mp3, CD
|
1983 | MCA Records |
| 22 |
|
B Stiff | 6 |
mp3, CD
|
1978 | Stiff Records |
| 23 |
|
E-Z Listening Disc | 19 |
mp3, CD
|
Rykodisc | |
| 24 |
|
Hot Potatoes: The Best Of Devo | 19 |
mp3, CD
|
1993 | |
| 25 |
|
Disco Dancer | 6 |
mp3, CD
|
1988 | Enigma Records (3) |
| 26 |
|
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! | 11 |
mp3, CD
|
1988-05-10 | Warner Bros. Records |
| 27 |
|
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! | 11 |
mp3, CD
|
1978 | Warner Bros. Records |
| 28 |
|
Girl You Want | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1980 | Virgin |
| 29 |
|
(I Can't Get Me No) Satisfaction | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1978-00-00 | Stiff Records |
| 30 |
|
Whip It | 3 |
mp3, CD
|
1980 | |
| 31 |
|
Oh, No! It's Devo | 11 |
mp3, CD
|
1991-02-00 | Warner-Pioneer Corporation |
| 32 |
|
Duty Now For The Future / New Traditionalists | 24 |
mp3, CD
|
1993 | |
| 33 |
|
(I Can't Get Me No) Satisfaction | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1977 | Barclay |
| 34 |
|
Now It Can Be Told, Devo At The Palace 12/9/88 | 15 |
mp3, CD
|
1989 | Enigma Records (3) |
| 35 |
|
Total Devo | 13 |
mp3, CD
|
1988 | Enigma Records (3) |
