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Oh, No! It's Devo

Devo · 1982

61 min · 17 tracks · new wave · art rock

A playful yet sardonic blend of quirky rhythms and synthesizer-driven melodies that embodies new wave's avant-garde spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful rhythms for dance parties
  • dynamic flow with unexpected twists
  • quirky melodies for upbeat moods
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek deep introspective experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1982, 'Oh, No! It's Devo' is the band's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough 'Freedom of Choice.' This album came during a period when Devo was solidifying their reputation for satirical commentary on society through innovative music, even as they faced evolving commercial pressures and creative expectations.
Stylistic neighbors
Talking Heads· Wire· The B-52's

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Time Out for Fun 2:47
  • 2 Peek-A-Boo! 3:00
  • 3 Out of Sync 3:33
  • 4 Explosions 3:03
  • 5 That's Good 3:24
  • 6 Patterns 2:58
  • 7 Big Mess 2:43
  • 8 Speed Racer 2:39
  • 9 What I Must Do 2:34
  • 10 I Desire 3:14
  • 11 Deep Sleep 3:29
  • 12 Part of You 2:52
  • 13 Find Out 3:24
  • 14 Peek-A-Boo! (Dance Velocity) 4:39
  • 15 Peek-A-Boo! (DEVO dub) 5:25
  • 16 Here to Go (Go mix version) 5:34
  • 17 Here to Go (Here to dub version) 5:48

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