This Is the Devo Box
Devo · 2008
276 min · 88 tracks · new wave · art rock
A frenetic collage of punk energy and quirky synth-pop, capturing the essence of Devo's avant-garde spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frenetic energy for active listening
- quirky humor in every track
- short bursts of playful chaos
- dynamic flow with varied pacing
- for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, steady rhythms
- seek lengthy immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'This Is the Devo Box' compiles the band's greatest hits and fan favorites, showcasing their enduring influence decades after their debut. By this time, Devo had experienced a resurgence in interest, thanks to a new generation discovering their innovative sound and aesthetic. This collection reflects both their commercial success and artistic legacy within the art rock and new wave movements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talking Heads· Wire· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Uncontrollable Urge 3:08
- 2 (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction 2:39
- 3 Praying Hands 2:46
- 4 Space Junk 2:13
- 5 Mongoloid 3:42
- 6 Jocko Homo 3:40
- 7 Too Much Paranoias 1:56
- 8 Gut Feeling / (Slap Your Mammy) 4:54
- 9 Come Back Jonee 3:46
- 10 Sloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin') 2:39
- 11 Shrivel-Up 3:05
Disc 2
- 1 Devo Corporate Anthem 1:16
- 2 Clockout 2:46
- 3 Timing X 1:11
- 4 Wiggly World 2:43
- 5 Blockhead 2:59
- 6 Strange Pursuit 2:45
- 7 S.I.B. (Swelling Itching Brain) 4:30
- 8 Triumph of the Will 2:18
- 9 The Day My Baby Gave Me a Surprize 2:42
- 10 Pink Pussycat 3:11
- 11 Secret Agent Man 3:37
- 12 Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA 6:06
- 13 Red Eye Express 2:50
Disc 3
- 2 It's Not Right 2:21
- 4 Snowball 2:28
- 5 Ton o' Love 2:30
- 6 Freedom of Choice 3:31
- 7 Gates of Steel 3:28
- 8 Cold War 2:31
- 9 Don't You Know 2:15
- 10 That's Pep! 2:17
- 11 Mr. B's Ballroom 2:47
- 12 Planet Earth 2:46
Disc 4
- 1 Through Being Cool 3:15
- 2 Jerkin' Back 'n' Forth 3:04
- 3 Pity You 2:47
- 4 Soft Things 3:26
- 5 Going Under 3:27
- 6 Race of Doom 3:43
- 7 Love Without Anger 2:37
- 8 The Super Thing 4:20
- 9 Beautiful World 3:35
- 10 Enough Said 3:27
Disc 5
- 1 Time Out for Fun 2:48
- 2 Peek-A-Boo! 3:00
- 3 Out of Sync 3:33
- 4 Explosions 3:03
- 5 That's Good 3:26
- 6 Patterns 2:58
- 7 Big Mess 2:43
- 8 Speed Racer 2:39
- 9 What I Must Do 2:34
- 10 I Desire 3:13
- 11 Deep Sleep 3:24
Disc 6
- 1 Shout 3:16
- 2 The Satisfied Mind 3:07
- 3 Don't Rescue Me 3:06
- 4 The 4th Dimension 4:24
- 5 C'mon 3:18
- 6 Here to Go 3:17
- 7 Jurisdiction of Love 3:00
- 8 Puppet Boy 3:09
- 9 Please Please 3:04
- 10 Are You Experienced? 3:09
Disc 7
- 1 Freedom of Choice Theme Song 2:45
- 2 Whip It 2:52
- 3 Girl U Want 2:56
- 4 Gates of Steel 3:27
- 5 Be Stiff 2:55
- 6 Planet Earth 2:46
- 7 Freedom of Choice Theme Song 2:52
- 8 Whip It 2:46
- 9 Snowball 2:50
- 10 It's Not Right 2:25
- 11 Girl U Want 3:01
- 12 Planet Earth 2:36
- 13 S.I.B. (Swelling Itching Brain) 4:06
- 14 Secret Agent Man 3:25
- 15 Blockhead 3:26
- 16 Uncontrollable Urge 3:17
- 17 Mongoloid 3:29
- 18 Be Stiff 3:00
- 19 Gates of Steel 3:28
- 20 Smart Patrol / Mr. DNA 7:19
- 21 Gut Feeling / Slap Your Mammy 4:31
- 22 Come Back Jonee 3:40
- 23 Working in the Coalmine 2:49
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