Top tracks — play these first
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Jocko Homo (Booji Boy version) — This track exemplifies Devo's satirical take on conformity and human evolution, with its infectious chant urging listeners to embrace their inner individuality.
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(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction — Devo's reinterpretation of this classic Rolling Stones track transforms it into a cerebral exploration of consumer culture, showcasing their knack for subverting expectations.
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Whip It — As one of Devo's most recognizable hits, this track blends catchy hooks with themes of empowerment and control, solidifying their place in pop culture history.
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Freedom of Choice — The song critiques the illusion of choice in modern society through its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, making it an essential example of Devo's thematic depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky anthems for group sing-alongs
- playful energy for party vibes
- dynamic shifts keep attention engaged
- short tracks for quick bursts
- wave-like pacing with surprises
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, cohesive narratives
- seek serious, introspective moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Pioneers Who Got Scalped' is a comprehensive anthology that showcases Devo's evolution from their early experimental roots to their later mainstream successes. This compilation arrived after a decade-long hiatus since their last studio album, 'Smooth Noodle Maps' (1990), marking a significant moment for the band as they revisited and redefined their legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talking Heads· Wire· The B-52's
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) 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 3:28
- 17 Gates of Steel 3:28
- 18 Whip It 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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