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Devo

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Devo is an American new wave band from Akron, Ohio, known for their de-evolution concept, robotic aesthetics, and pioneering late-1970s synth/rock innovations.

Formed in Akron, Ohio. Core members mentioned in reviews include Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald V. Casale, with Bob Mothersbaugh, Bob Casale and drummer Alan Myers in the classic lineup. Their debut was produced by Brian Eno. Dave Kendrick is referenced as a later part-time drummer. Early material is collected in the Hardcore Devo anthologies.

Reviewers consistently celebrate Devo's late-1970s innovations and their debut as a landmark. Early albums and the 'Hardcore' anthologies receive strong praise; later studio efforts draw mixed-to-negative reactions. Live documents and curated collections are valued by fans. Overall, Devo are presented as pioneering, eccentric, and uneven over a long career.

For:Fans of New Wave, synth-pop, post-punk, experimental rock and music-history readers.

 Q: Are We Not Men?A: We Are Devo!

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 In conclusion, “Shout” is a pale simulacrum of their more successful works, an empty box well adorned externally with fashionable electronic sounds but totally lacking in substance.

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 It's never easy to impose even a small avant-garde and maintain it over time.

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