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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
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 Posted - 11/03/2003 : 00:25:50
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| Devo's Greatest Hits became a part of my CD collection today, and I cannot stop listening to it. This is some infectiously bizarre nerdy music. There are a few similarities between the sounds on these songs and the sounds of Frank Black's eponymous solo debut. I can just imagine this music would have been crazy to hear back in the late 70s/early 80s, cuz it seems pretty amazing now. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6217 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2003 : 01:45:52
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I love speedracer and she's the girl (or something)
that's about all I know of DEVO
I've been meaning to get more stuff of them
 "I joined the Culf of Frank/ And now I do not know what...to do" |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2003 : 03:12:55
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Get Are We Not Men? We Are Devo.
Head-spinningly ace
 "I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid"
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2003 : 07:05:09
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"oh, no! it's DEVO" has the aforementioned "speed racer", and "E-Z Listening Muzak" has the fantacular "peek-a-boo!". "Freedom of Choice" and "Duty Now For The Future" and "Q: Are We Not Men?", awww hell, I'd buy em all if I were you!!!
I also highly recommend "DEVO Hardcore" Volumes 1 and 2, an even greater collection of their greatest (released in 1990/91), and "Greatest Misses"
Mongoloid he was a mongoloid
Happier than you and me
Mongoloid he was a mongoloid
And it determined what he could see
Mongoloid he was a mongoloid
One chromosome too many
Mongoloid he was a mongoloid
And it determined what he could see
And he wore a hat
And he had a job
And he brought home the bacon
So that no one knew
Mongoloid he was a mongoloid
His friends were unaware
Mongoloid he was a mongoloid
Nobody even cared
http://www.mutato.com/
pioneers, and yadda yadda yadda. Praise Bob.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2003 : 07:09:33
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i truly love Devo. they were so ahead of their time. like you said, their stuff still sounds fresh and exciting today..
i got to see them a few years ago for one of their get-back-together things.. which i was very skeptical about being opposed to bands getting back together. but this was one exception. one of the best concerrts i've been to, to this day.
so much energy.
mijn vriendin kan geen orgasme krijgen |
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1602 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2003 : 07:24:04
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Has anyone ever seen "Urgh! A Music War"?
Devo were so awesome doing "Uncontrollable Urge"
That is so cool. Wall of Voodo were cool too. I wish they put this out on DVD. |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2003 : 08:43:30
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Originally posted by apl4eris
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I also highly recommend "DEVO Hardcore" Volumes 1 and 2, an even greater collection of their greatest (released in 1990/91), and "Greatest Misses"
I had Volume 1 on cassette, but my car stereo ate it.
It's been out of print now for a while, I think. Does anyone know where I could get my hands on it?
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interloper
= Cult of Ray =
440 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2003 : 09:54:36
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| You should all go buy Brainiac records. Imagine Devo crossed with the Pixies. Sounds ridiculous, but that's kind of where they were coming from. |
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2003 : 10:04:56
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Originally posted by the swimmer
Has anyone ever seen "Urgh! A Music War"?
Devo were so awesome doing "Uncontrollable Urge"
That is so cool. Wall of Voodo were cool too. I wish they put this out on DVD.
No shit! I would love to get hold of this (even on VHS). I remember renting this from the video shop about 5 or 6 times. It would have been cheaper to buy. I've actually got the double album (on vinyl) and used to play it a lot. Devo were fantastic as were the likes of Spizz Energi (Where's Captain Kirk?) and other great performances by Oingo Boingo, Klaus Nomi and Skafish. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
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Johnny Yen
= Cult of Ray =
USA
408 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2003 : 11:55:33
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"MR KAMIKAZEEEEEEEEEEE, MR DNA,
He's an altruistic ASSHOLE! Mr. Dna..........................
"""""I love to love SmartPatrol/MrDNA.Ialso sometimes kissit. Mark Mothersbaughs x-mas album is weird in a great way. |
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interloper
= Cult of Ray =
440 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2003 : 17:38:44
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| Yay, Wall of Voodoo! Stan Ridgeway is a madman. The song he did with Steward Copeland for the Rumble Fish film is incredible. |
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1602 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2003 : 19:57:22
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2003 : 22:05:06
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Always good to hear someone's getting into Devo. A sign that people are still developing brain cells.
Nothing is ever something. |
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edward897
- FB Fan -
80 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2003 : 20:38:21
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I had the pleasure of seeing DEVO in 79 and in 80. They put on a fantastic live show. One of my favorite guitar leads of all time is the one on "Blockhead". Chcek it out. Their early stuff was my favorite and I've got all the albums in vinyl.
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
936 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2003 : 14:48:32
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There's two Devo covers on the new Snapcase rarities album, I know it shocked me.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2003 : 15:23:37
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Mark Mothersbaugh continues to be cool with his film and TV work. most notably, his scores with Wes Anderson. i love the music in all his films, especially RUSHMORE.
i've heard that in the commercials they do (his company, Mutato Music) they always throw in some kind of subliminal, suversive message. sometimes the companies know about it (and don't care) or don't know about it. and they do some big stuff too..
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blackpurse
= Cult of Ray =
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2003 : 18:48:05
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... And Steaknsabre and I are the proud owners of a Mark Mothersbaugh print. He recently did a tour of his artwork, and sold it for extremely reasonable prices. Our daughter is featured with a Cheese Nips sculpture at his Milwaukee show at his website!!!
We bought the print a) because we really liked it and b) because Devo was a big turning point in our high school musical lives and we really owe Mr M. for this.
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