Recombo DNA
Devo · 2000
152 min · 42 tracks · new wave · art rock
A collage of experimental demos and live recordings showcasing Devo's quirky art rock and new wave ingenuity.
Why this album works
- Best for
- quirky experimentation and playful energy dynamic exploration of varied themes short bursts of creative expression
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Recombo DNA' arrived during a period of resurgence for Devo after a decade-long hiatus from new music. This compilation features various demos and live tracks that highlight their innovative sound, capturing the band's essence while reflecting on their past work. The album serves as a bridge to their later efforts, including the 2010 album 'Something for Everybody'.
- If you like
- new wave, art rock
Recombo DNA is an album by Devo, released in 2000. A collage of experimental demos and live recordings showcasing Devo's quirky art rock and new wave ingenuity. This album is significant as it showcases Devo's creative process through unreleased demos and alternate mixes, reflecting their eccentric approach to music-making. While it did not achieve commercial success comparable to their earlier works, it has been recognized for its influence on both the art rock and new wave movements, offering a deeper insight into the band's evolution. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Recombo DNA sound like?
A collage of experimental demos and live recordings showcasing Devo's quirky art rock and new wave ingenuity. Rooted in new wave and art rock.
What makes Recombo DNA by Devo notable?
This album is significant as it showcases Devo's creative process through unreleased demos and alternate mixes, reflecting their eccentric approach to music-making. While it did not achieve commercial success comparable to their earlier works, it has been recognized for its influence on both the art rock and new wave movements, offering a deeper insight into the band's evolution. Released in 2000, 'Recombo DNA' arrived during a period of resurgence for Devo after a decade-long hiatus from new music. This compilation features various demos and live tracks that highlight their innovative sound, capturing the band's essence while reflecting on their past work. The album serves as a bridge to their later efforts, including the 2010 album 'Something for Everybody'.
Who is Recombo DNA for?
Recombo DNA works well if you're into quirky experimentation and playful energy, dynamic exploration of varied themes and short bursts of creative expression.
How many songs are on Recombo DNA?
Recombo DNA has 42 tracks, running approximately 152 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Recombo DNA (demo) 2:06
- 2 The Words Get Stuck in My Throat (live) Standout 5:27
- 3 Sloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin’) (demo) 2:17
- 4 Be Stiff (alternate mix) 2:43
- 5 Pink Pussycat (demo) 4:08
- 6 Goo Goo Itch (alternate version) 2:25
- 7 Strange Pursuit (demo) 2:31
- 8 The Day My Baby Gave Me a Surprise (demo) 3:32
- 9 Bushwhacked (prosthetic version) 4:40
- 10 Girl U Want (demo alternate version) 2:59
- 11 Turn Around (demo alternate version) 2:12
- 12 Snowball (demo alternate version) 2:49
- 13 Luv & Such 2:53
- 14 Gates Of Steel (demo alternate version) 3:28
- 15 Planet Earth (demo alternate version) 3:16
- 16 Whip It (demo alternate version) Standout 2:38
- 17 Cold War (demo alternate version) 2:33
- 18 Time Bomb 3:13
- 19 That’s Pep (demo alternate version) 2:31
- 20 Make Me Dance 2:16
- 21 Gotta Serve Somebody (live) 6:30
- 22 I Saw Jesus 1:30
- 23 Psychology of Desire (demo) 4:23
- 24 Pity You (demo) 2:53
Disc 2
- 1 Beautiful World (demo) Standout 3:41
- 2 Race of Doom (demo) 3:43
- 3 I Desire (demo) 3:18
- 4 Big Mess (demo) 2:48
- 5 The 4th Dimension (alternate version rough mix) 4:19
- 6 Here to Go (alternate version rough mix) 3:18
- 7 Some Things Don’t Change (rough mix) 2:55
- 8 Big Adventure (rough mix) 2:45
- 9 No Noise (rough mix) 2:49
- 10 Love Is Stronger Than Dirt 2:11
- 11 Faster and Faster 2:49
- 12 Modern Life 3:04
- 13 The Only One (demo) 4:06
- 14 Baby Doll (demo) 3:36
- 15 Some Things Never Change (demo) 5:27
- 16 Plain Truth (demo) 3:59
- 17 Happy Guy (demo) 3:32
- 18 Somewhere With DEVO (studio version demo) 18:22
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