Pioneers Who Got Scalped
Devo · 2000
155 min · 50 tracks · new wave · art rock
A playful yet subversive collage of quirky art rock and new wave energy that defies convention.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its extensive compilation of Devo's diverse work from the late 1970s to the 1990s, highlighting their contributions to the art rock and new wave scenes. It received positive critical reception and helped introduce a new generation to Devo's innovative sound, reaffirming their role as pioneers in alternative music.
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Pioneers Who Got Scalped' serves as a comprehensive anthology during Devo's later career phase, following their last studio album 'Smooth Noodle Maps' in 1990. This collection showcases the band's eclectic evolution over two decades, emphasizing their enduring influence and unique approach to music-making.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 We’re All Devo! 1:04
- 2 Jocko Homo (Booji Boy version) Standout 3:18
- 3 Mongoloid (Booji Boy version) 3:34
- 4 Be Stiff (Stiff version) 2:34
- 5 Uncontrollable Urge 3:10
- 6 (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction 2:40
- 7 Too Much Paranoias 1:58
- 8 Come Back Jonee 3:48
- 9 Triumph of the Will 2:16
- 10 Smart Patrol / Mr. DNA 6:05
- 11 Secret Agent Man 3:34
- 12 The Day My Baby Gave Me a Surprize 2:41
- 13 Soo‐Bawlz 2:21
- 14 It Takes a Worried Man 3:28
- 15 Girl U Want 2:56
- 16 Freedom of Choice Standout 3:28
- 17 Gates of Steel 3:28
- 18 Whip It Standout 2:40
- 19 Snowball (single remix) 2:28
- 20 Mr. B’s Ballroom 2:47
- 21 Working in the Coal Mine 2:50
- 22 Love Without Anger 2:36
- 23 Through Being Cool 3:13
- 24 Jerkin’ Back ’n’ Forth 3:04
- 25 Beautiful World 3:34
- 26 Nu‐Tra Speaks (New Traditionalist Man) 1:39
Disc 2
- 1 General Boy Visits Apocalypse Now 1:45
- 2 Peek‐A‐Boo 3:02
- 3 That’s Good 3:26
- 4 Big Mess 2:45
- 5 One Dumb Thing 2:45
- 6 Theme From Doctor Detroit (dance mix) 6:03
- 7 Shout 3:17
- 8 Here to Go (Go Mix version) 5:31
- 9 Are You Experienced 3:09
- 10 I Wouldn’t Do That to You 3:14
- 11 Bread and Butter 2:31
- 12 Let’s Talk 2:42
- 13 Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini 2:11
- 14 Baby Doll (Devo Single mix) 3:29
- 15 Disco Dancer (7″ version) 4:13
- 16 Some Things Never Change 4:11
- 17 It Doesn’t Matter to Me (live 1988) 2:15
- 18 Stuck in a Loop 3:50
- 19 Post Post‐Modern Man 2:52
- 20 Head Like a Hole 4:52
- 21 Thanks to You 3:19
- 22 Communication Breakup 2:43
- 23 Duty Now for the Future 0:30
- 24 The Words Get Stuck in My Throat 2:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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