Hardcore Devo Live!
Devo · 2015
74 min · 21 tracks · new wave · art rock
A frenetic explosion of punk energy and quirky art rock, echoing Devo's avant-garde ethos.
Why this album works
The album stands out for its historical significance, showcasing Devo's early music that was previously underrepresented in live recordings. It also received positive critical reception, with many reviewers highlighting its energetic performance and capturing the essence of Devo's unique blend of humor and social commentary.
- Best for
- frenetic energy for live settings quirky anthems for group enjoyment wave-like pacing with surprises
- Context
- Released in 2015, 'Hardcore Devo Live!' captures Devo during a resurgence in interest, following their reunion tours and the reissuing of their catalog. This album serves as both a celebration of their early years and a live documentation of their raw sound, featuring tracks from their formative period before achieving mainstream fame.
- 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 Mechanical Man 6:00
- 2 Auto Modown 2:07
- 3 Space Girl Blues 2:01
- 4 Baby Talkin’ Bitches 2:42
- 5 Fraulein 3:45
- 6 I Been Refused 2:44
- 7 Bamboo Bimbo 3:50
- 8 Beehive 2:48
- 9 Midget 3:27
- 10 Satisfaction 4:01
- 11 Timing X / Soo Bawls 3:59
- 12 Stop Look and Listen 2:45
- 13 O No 3:00
- 14 Be Stiff 2:59
- 15 Uncontrollable Urge Standout 3:42
- 16 Social Fools 3:20
- 17 Jocko Homo Standout 5:18
- 18 Fountain of Filth 4:14
- 19 Gut Feeling Standout 4:13
- 20 U Got Me Bugged (Booji Boy) 3:10
- 21 Clock Out 4:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.
