E-Z Listening Disc cover

E-Z Listening Disc

Devo · 1987

70 min · 19 tracks · new wave · art rock

A playful collage of quirky melodies and robotic rhythms that redefine pop music's boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful energy for social gatherings
  • quirky melodies for casual listening
  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • wave-like shifts in mood

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek slow, introspective experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1987, 'E-Z Listening Disc' came during Devo's evolution from underground pioneers to mainstream players after their breakthrough with 'Whip It'. This album reflects their ongoing experimentation with sound and image, showcasing a mix of new tracks and reimagined classics, solidifying their place in the new wave movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Talking Heads· Wire· The B-52's

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Gates of Steel 2:57
  • 2 Girl U Want 5:01
  • 3 Come Back Jonee 3:13
  • 4 Whip It 3:01
  • 5 That’s Good 3:40
  • 6 Jerkin’ Back and Forth 3:12
  • 7 4th Dimension 3:51
  • 8 Shout (Hello Kitty) 4:13
  • 9 Mongoloid 5:09
  • 10 Pity You 3:27
  • 11 Goin’ Under 3:09
  • 12 Swelling, Itching Brain 4:14
  • 13 Jurisdiction of Luv 3:44
  • 14 Peek‐A‐Boo 4:28
  • 15 Satisfaction 4:11
  • 16 Space Junk 2:41
  • 17 Time Out for Fun 3:24
  • 18 It’s a Beautiful World 3:15
  • 19 Jocko Homo 3:37

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