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Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!
by DEVO
The 234th greatest album of all time
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! is Devo's 1978 debut album that fuses punk aggression with precise, mechanical rhythms, angular guitars, and synthesizer textures to produce a cold, ironic take on pop and rock. Tracks such as "Jocko Homo" and "Mongoloid" and their fractured cover of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" feature staccato arrangements, off-kilter hooks, and satirical lyrics tied to the band's de-evolution concept. Produced by Brian Eno, the record crystallizes Devo's art punk and new wave approach and emphasizes performance art aesthetics and dark humor.
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