– Marking the return after a four-year hiatus with David Kendrick on drums.
– Produced by Brian Eno, this debut includes the iconic staccato cover of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction".
The release of Devo's seminal work in high-fidelity (Free Lossless Audio Codec) format provides audiophiles a digital preservation of the band's "de-evolutionary" sonic architecture. This 8-album collection spanning 1978 to 1999 covers the band’s most influential era, from their Brian Eno-produced debut to their final 20th-century studio output. The Core Albums: 1978–1990
During this period, Devo transitioned from an art-punk collective to a synth-pop powerhouse.
The move to is particularly significant for Devo because of their precision-based recording style. In lossless formats, the sharp, synthesized basslines and layered electronic percussion (especially Bob Mothersbaugh’s homemade electronic drums) retain the "mechanical" clarity the band intended.
– The band's commercial peak, containing the platinum single "Whip It".
– A fully synthesized project that leaned into robotic, deadpan pop.
– A shift toward a darker, more automated sound with hits like "Through Being Cool".
– The final album with drummer Alan Myers, heavily utilizing the Fairlight CMI sampler.
– A bridge between guitar-driven punk and electronic experimentation, featuring "Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA".
