Hardcore Devo, Vol. 1

by Devo

Overview

While it is inconsistent, the first of Rykodisc's compilations of early four-track recordings made in Devo's basement is a necessary item for devoted fans. In addition to the original Booji Boy releases of "Satisfaction," "Jocko Homo," and "Mongoloid," Hardcore, Vol. 1 contains the full-length version of "Mechanical Man," the sarcastic satire of "Social Fools," and the flat-out weirdness of songs like "Golden Energy," "I'm a Potato," and "Uglatto." Most of these songs had not been previously available in an authorized format; many are reminiscent of the minimalist weirdness of the Residents. While some tracks are a bit short on melody, and the sound quality is mostly (and understandably) crude, they amply illustrate Devo's D.I.Y. garage-band origins and their seemingly inexhaustible (at that point) supply of satirically humorous ideas, as well as the fact that the band's patented sound was present right from the start of their long gestational period. ~ Steve Huey

Product Details

Release Date:	06/25/2013
Label:	Revolver Usa / Superior Viaduct
UPC:	0857176003249

Tracks

1. Mechanical Man
2. Auto Modown
3. Space Girl Blues
4. Social Fools
5. Soo Bawls
6. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
7. Jocko Homo
8. Golden Enemy
9. Buttered Beauties
10. Midget
11. I'm a Potato
12. Uglatto
13. Stop Look and Listen
14. Ono
15. Mongoloid

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Devo   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Bob Casale   Composer
Bob Mothersbaugh   Composer
Robert Casale   Composer
Devo   Producer
Mark Mothersbaugh   Composer
Gerald V. Casale   Composer,Producer
Keith Richards   Composer
Mick Jagger   Composer
Peter Gregg   Composer