Top tracks — play these first
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Uncontrollable Urge — This track exemplifies Devo's signature sound with its driving rhythm and biting lyrics, capturing the urgency and excitement of their live shows.
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Jocko Homo — As one of Devo’s most iconic songs, it highlights the band's commentary on conformity and culture through catchy hooks and energetic performance.
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Gut Feeling — This track stands out for its infectious groove and lyrical absurdity, showcasing Devo's ability to blend punk rock with a sense of humor.
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Beehive — With its rapid-fire delivery and quirky themes, this song encapsulates Devo's experimental approach while maintaining high energy throughout the performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This live album captures Devo's unique energy and humor, showcasing their distinctive sound and performance style.
What we noticed
- The album features a high-energy performance with rapid transitions between tracks, maintaining a frenetic pace throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections that showcase the band's avant-garde style and humor.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frenetic energy for live settings
- quirky anthems for group enjoyment
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- short bursts of playful chaos
- dynamic performance captures spontaneity
Maybe skip if you
- seeks calm, steady sounds
- prefers lengthy immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Hardcore Devo Live! captures the band's live essence during a period marked by their resurgence in popularity from earlier indie tours. This album showcases tracks performed during their tour supporting their previous studio effort, reflecting a commitment to revisiting and revitalizing their classic material. It serves as a testament to Devo's enduring relevance in the contemporary music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talking Heads· Wire· The B-52's
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 3:42
- 16 Social Fools 3:20
- 17 Jocko Homo 5:18
- 18 Fountain of Filth 4:14
- 19 Gut Feeling 4:13
- 20 U Got Me Bugged (Booji Boy) 3:10
- 21 Clock Out 4:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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