Released 30 years ago
Adventures of the Smart Patrol
Devo · 1996
35 min · 11 tracks · new wave · art rock
A playful yet sardonic fusion of new wave and art rock, blending quirky instrumentation with sharp social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky instrumentation for exploration
- steady pacing for active listening
- playful commentary on society
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- in-order play enhances cohesion
Maybe skip if you want
- dislike playful or sardonic tones
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1996, Devo was navigating a period of relative obscurity after their initial commercial success in the late '70s and early '80s. "Adventures of the Smart Patrol" marked their return to the music scene following a long hiatus since their last studio album in 1988, showcasing both nostalgia for their earlier sound and experimentation with modern influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talking Heads· Wire· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Theme from Adventures of the Smart Patrol 2:29
- 2 That’s What He Said 3:15
- 3 Mechanical Man 4:20
- 4 U Got Me Bugged 2:49
- 5 34C 3:34
- 6 The Spirit of JFK 3:18
- 7 Peek a Boo? 3:02
- 8 Beautiful World 3:33
- 9 Whip It 2:39
- 10 Freedom of Choice 3:28
- 11 Jocko Homo 3:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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