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.
Why this album works
'E-Z Listening Disc' is significant for its innovative approach to remix culture, blending Devo’s existing catalog with new interpretations. The album's quirky aesthetic and humor resonated within the art rock scene, further influencing the burgeoning alternative music landscape of the late 1980s.
- Best for
- playful energy for social gatherings quirky melodies for casual listening dynamic journey with varied pacing
- 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
- Beck· R.E.M.· Sonic Youth· Neil Young· They Might Be Giants· The Offspring· Tori Amos· Nirvana
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gates of Steel 2:57
- 2 Girl U Want Standout 5:01
- 3 Come Back Jonee 3:13
- 4 Whip It Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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