Hot Potatoes: The Best of Devo
62 min · 19 tracks · new wave · art rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and new wave that critiques consumer culture with biting humor.
Why this album works
This album is significant for encapsulating Devo's unique sound and cultural critique during a transformative era in music. It features hits that charted well, with 'Whip It' reaching No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying their place in pop culture and influencing subsequent artists in the new wave and alternative scenes.
- Best for
- dynamic collection of playful tracks wave-like pacing with surprises biting humor for critical listeners
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'Hot Potatoes: The Best of Devo' captures the band's evolution from quirky pioneers of new wave to nostalgic icons. This compilation followed their commercial peak in the early '80s, when tracks like 'Whip It' achieved significant radio play, and serves as a retrospective on their influential sound during a time when alternative music was gaining mainstream recognition.
- 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 Jocko Homo Standout 3:39
- 2 Mongoloid 3:44
- 3 Satisfaction (I Can’t Get Me No) 2:40
- 4 Whip It Standout 2:38
- 5 Girl U Want 2:57
- 6 Freedom of Choice Standout 3:28
- 7 Peek-A-Boo 3:00
- 8 Through Being Cool 3:12
- 9 That’s Good 3:24
- 10 Working in a Coalmine 2:50
- 11 Devo Corporate Anthem 1:14
- 12 Be Stiff 2:32
- 13 Gates of Steel 3:28
- 14 Come Back Jonee 3:23
- 15 Secret Agent Man 3:36
- 16 The Day My Baby Gave Me a Surprise 2:42
- 17 Beautiful World 3:34
- 18 Big Mess 2:44
- 19 Whip It (HMS & M mix) 7:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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