Top tracks — play these first
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Goo Goo Itch (alternate version) — This track exemplifies Devo's playful experimentation with sound and structure, showcasing their ability to blend humor with innovative musical ideas.
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Whip It (demo alternate version) — The earlier iteration of this iconic track highlights the raw energy and unique style that propelled Devo into mainstream consciousness during the 1980s.
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Beautiful World (demo) — This demo captures the song's satirical take on optimism amidst societal chaos, reflecting Devo's characteristic critique of modern life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky experimentation and playful energy
- dynamic exploration of varied themes
- short bursts of creative expression
- for casual listening sessions
- engaging live performances captured
Maybe skip if you
- seeking polished studio productions
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Recombo DNA arrived nearly three decades into Devo's career, following their prior studio album, Smooth Noodle Maps from 1990. This compilation serves as a retrospective look at the band's creative process, featuring previously unreleased demos and alternate takes from their extensive catalog, highlighting their enduring influence in the new wave genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talking Heads· Wire· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Recombo DNA (demo) 2:06
- 2 The Words Get Stuck in My Throat (live) 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) 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) 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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