The Greatest Misses [PA]

Performer: Devo
Distributor: WEA (Distributor)

Notes: Producers: Ken Scott (tracks 1-3, 5-6, 12); Brian Eno (tracks 4, 7, 10-11); Devo (tracks 8-9, 13, 16); Roy Thomas Baker (track 14); Ken Scott, Brian Eno (track 15). Compilation producers: Kathe Duba-Noland, Gerald V. Casale, Mark Mothersbaugh. Engineers: Ken Scott (tracks 1-3, 5-6, 12). Includes liner notes by Howie Klein. GREATEST MISSES is the perfect companion to GREATEST HITS (both released at the same time, separately). Whereas GREATEST HITS featured nothing but Devo's best-known material, GREATEST MISSES explores tracks that may not be as recognizable upon first inspection, but after a few listens, you'll discover many are just as strong. Besides, all of Devo's early albums were consistent full-length listens, so the casual fan will be surprised at the quality of the selections that constitute GREATEST MISSES. Of note to longtime Devo fans, GREATEST MISSES is the only U.S. release to include the early non-album b-side "Penetration In the Centrefold," and also includes rarely heard demo versions of their hits "Satisfaction" and "Jocko Homo," as well as the early oddities "Mechanical Man" and "Be Stiff." One of Devo's all-time best tracks, "Mongoloid," is included here (strange that it wasn't included on GREATEST HITS), as well as their early single/video "The Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprize." Many other highlights abound, such as "Blockhead," "Speed Racer," "Clockout," "Timing X/Space Junk," "Too Much Paranoias," "Devo Corporate Anthem," and one of their eeriest tracks, "Shrivel-Up." With its fine combination of rarities, minor hits, and key album tracks, GREATEST MISSES does hit the mark.

They'll forever be known for their infamous flowerpot hats, but more importantly, Devo was one of the architects of American new wave in the late 1970s and early '80s, whether spastically deconstructing the Stones' "Satisfaction" or churning out irresistible synth hooks. Their social satire added a valuable element of irony missing from many other groups of the era. Devo paved the way for both synth-pop and geek-rock. Singer Mark Mothersbaugh went on to become a successful film composer, but the group engaged in periodic reunions over the years.

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