Devo Back With A New Album - Flower Pot Hat Sales Expected To Soar
By bohus
When people think of Devo, they probably think of their iconic red ziggurat hats (the band has never been shy of merchandising). I like to think of their striking music videos, and their pioneering use of synthesizers. Their last album was 1990's "smoothnoodlemaps" (which I just played on my radio show a few weeks back), though they have released a few singles since then (their cover of Nine Inch Nails' "Head Like A Hole" is just stunning).
A number of the band's members went on to found Mutato Muzika, famous for their soundtrack and commercial work. Recent years have seen Devo creep out on tour - this summer lucky readers can hear them perform their classic "Are We Not Men?" album in its entirety. The real news is something no one ever expected to hear - finally Devo has a new album coming out this autumn! Most other info about the album is under wraps except that they are in post production right now (many producers knocked on their door including Snoop Dog and Fatboy Slim!) for a fall 2009 release. I'm excited. If last year's single "Watch Us Work It" (produced as part of a campaign for Dell) is any indication, there's some good devolution to come, spuds.
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Mike Walters - circuitbender to the stars, including Devo
Atari Video Music as used in Devo music video
Kasio Kristmas album & video - mutated holiday classics
