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DEVO

DEVO

DEVO

United States · Formed 1972

Devo is an American new wave band from Akron, Ohio, formed in 1973. Their classic line-up consisted of two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs and the Casales, along with drummer Alan Myers. While the band is best known for their 1980 single "Whip It," their only top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, they continue to have a loyal following.

Albums11

Unreleased Demos, Vol. 1 & 2

Unreleased Demos, Vol. 1 & 2

Something for Everybody

Something for Everybody

2010
Smooth Noodle Maps

Smooth Noodle Maps

1990
Total Devo

Total Devo

1988
Shout

Shout

1984
Oh, No! It’s DEVO

Oh, No! It’s DEVO

1982
New Traditionalists

New Traditionalists

1981
E-Z Listening Muzak

E-Z Listening Muzak

1981
Freedom of Choice
A-

Freedom of Choice

1980·1 grade
Duty Now for the Future

Duty Now for the Future

1979
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!
A-

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!

1978·2 grades

EPs2

B Stiff

B Stiff

1978
Mechanical Man

Mechanical Man

1978

Compilations30

Ultracore 1974-1977

Ultracore 1974-1977

Forgotten Bits

Forgotten Bits

50 Years of De‐Evolution 1973–2023

50 Years of De‐Evolution 1973–2023

2023
Art DEVO 1973–1977

Art DEVO 1973–1977

2023
This Is the DEVO Box

This Is the DEVO Box

2019
Turn Around: B‐Sides & More (1978–1984)

Turn Around: B‐Sides & More (1978–1984)

2019
EZ Listening Muzak

EZ Listening Muzak

2016
Social Fools: The Virgin Singles 1978–1982

Social Fools: The Virgin Singles 1978–1982

2015
Something Else for Everybody

Something Else for Everybody

2013
Hardcore

Hardcore

2013
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! / Oh, No! It’s DEVO

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! / Oh, No! It’s DEVO

2011
The Ultra DEVO-lux Ltd. Edition

The Ultra DEVO-lux Ltd. Edition

2009
This Is the Devo Box

This Is the Devo Box

2008
Whip It and Other Hits

Whip It and Other Hits

2003
The Complete Truth About De‐Evolution

The Complete Truth About De‐Evolution

2003
The Essentials

The Essentials

2002
Pioneers Who Got Scalped: The Anthology

Pioneers Who Got Scalped: The Anthology

2000
Recombo DNA

Recombo DNA

2000
Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

1998
Duty Now for the Future / New Traditionalists

Duty Now for the Future / New Traditionalists

1994
Hot Potatoes: The Best of Devo

Hot Potatoes: The Best of Devo

1993
Oh No It’s Devo / Freedom of Choice

Oh No It’s Devo / Freedom of Choice

1993
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo / Devo Live

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo / Devo Live

1993
Hardcore DEVO, Vol. 2: 1974–1977

Hardcore DEVO, Vol. 2: 1974–1977

1991
Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

1990
Greatest Misses

Greatest Misses

1990
Hardcore Devo, Volume 1: 74–77

Hardcore Devo, Volume 1: 74–77

1990
Hardcore DEVO, Vol. 3 74–78

Hardcore DEVO, Vol. 3 74–78

1990
Hardcore DEVO, Vol. 4 74–77

Hardcore DEVO, Vol. 4 74–77

1990
E‐Z Listening Disc

E‐Z Listening Disc

1987

Live Albums25

2004-07-24: Central Park, New York, NY, USA

2004-07-24: Central Park, New York, NY, USA

Nitrous Nightmare

Nitrous Nightmare

2026
Live in New York 1980

Live in New York 1980

2023
Are We Not Live? Orpheum Theatre, 17th July 1980

Are We Not Live? Orpheum Theatre, 17th July 1980

2022
Somewhere With DEVO

Somewhere With DEVO

2021
Greatest Hits Live

Greatest Hits Live

2016
Hardcore Devo Live!

Hardcore Devo Live!

2015
Butch Devo and the Sundance Gig

Butch Devo and the Sundance Gig

2014
Miracle Witness Hour

Miracle Witness Hour

2014
DEVO Battles Live: 2012 Tour: Dec 04, 2012 – Kings Park/Botanic Garden – Perth, AU

DEVO Battles Live: 2012 Tour: Dec 04, 2012 – Kings Park/Botanic Garden – Perth, AU

2012
DEVO Battles Live: 2012 Tour: Dec 02, 2012 – Entertainment Centre – Adelaide, AU

DEVO Battles Live: 2012 Tour: Dec 02, 2012 – Entertainment Centre – Adelaide, AU

2012
DEVO Battles Live: 2012 Tour (Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL Sep 26, 2012)

DEVO Battles Live: 2012 Tour (Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL Sep 26, 2012)

2012
DEVO Battles Live: 2012 Tour: Sep 20, 2012 – OKC Zoo Amphitheatre – Oklahoma City, OK

DEVO Battles Live: 2012 Tour: Sep 20, 2012 – OKC Zoo Amphitheatre – Oklahoma City, OK

2012
Live 1981 Seattle

Live 1981 Seattle

2012
Devo Battles Live: 2012 Tour – Center for Performing Arts, Carmel, IN Sep 25, 2012

Devo Battles Live: 2012 Tour – Center for Performing Arts, Carmel, IN Sep 25, 2012

2012
Live 1980

Live 1980

2005
Live in Central Park

Live in Central Park

2004
Boston Peek a Boo

Boston Peek a Boo

2003
Live: The Mongoloid Years

Live: The Mongoloid Years

1992
Now It Can Be Told: DEVO at the Palace 12/9/88

Now It Can Be Told: DEVO at the Palace 12/9/88

1989
DEV‐O Live

DEV‐O Live

1980
The Men Who Make the Music

The Men Who Make the Music

1979
1978-11-10: Old Waldorf, San Francisco, CA, USA

1978-11-10: Old Waldorf, San Francisco, CA, USA

1979
Mabuhay Gardens

Mabuhay Gardens

1978
Live on Site

Live on Site

1978

Soundtracks2

Energy Dome Frequencies: Songs From the DEVO Documentary

Energy Dome Frequencies: Songs From the DEVO Documentary

2025
Adventures of the Smart Patrol

Adventures of the Smart Patrol

1996

Remixes1

What We Do: Electro-Devo Remix Cornucopia

What We Do: Electro-Devo Remix Cornucopia

2011