Oh, No! It's Devo (Collectables)

Performer: Devo
Distributor: Gotham Distributing Corp.

Notes: Devo: Mark Mothersbaugh (vocals), Bob Mothersbaugh, Bob Casale (guitar), Jerry Casale (bass), Alan Myers (percussion). Producers: Roy Thomas Baker, Devo. Personnel: Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Casale (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Bob Mothersbaugh (vocals, guitar); Gerald V. Casale (vocals, keyboards); Alan Myers (drums). Liner Note Author: Al Fichera. Devo had an arsenal of past video clips at their disposal, the band benefited greatly from the station's support. The album was musically similar to it's predecessor (keyboard programming and drum machines are a principal tool), and with the success of the videos for "Peek-A-Boo" and "That's Good," Devo were one of 1982's undisputed new wave kings. Although produced by Roy Thomas Baker, who was noted for his work with rockers such as Queen, Journey, and The Cars, OH NO! IT'S DEVO contains very few elements of traditional rock. Kicking things off is one of Devo's most absurd compositions, "Time Out For Fun," which still tickles the funny bone all these years later. The album's two biggest standouts soon follow--the aforementioned "Peek-A-Boo" and "That's Good," the latter a humorous observation on people's everyday needs. Devo gets uncharacteristically dark and controversial on "I Desire," by incorporating some lyrics that would-be assassin John Hinckley penned, but lightens things up again with such charming tracks as "Speed Racer," "Out of Sync," "Big Mess," and "Deep Sleep." OH NO! IT'S DEVO is widely regarded as the band's last true classic album.

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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