Two CDs. Digitally remastered and expanded 30th anniversary deluxe edition of Devo's 1988 album. Over the years this totally underrated album has become a true fan favorite, as well as a prediction of these unsettling times we live in. So, it seems only fitting it's right now that Total Devo gets it's first time reissue for all to hear. Back in 1988, when the airwaves were being homogenized by vapid pop, Devo set about creating their first album in four years. The result was this slice of overt irony, a dance orientated, back to basics, emotionally arch selection - including now classics 'Baby Doll' and 'Disco Dancer' - that twisted pop on it's head by imitating in part the very music it mocked. Despite it's industrial edge and unusual trademark quirk, the joke was so honest at the time that it was inevitably lost, but in the years since hindsight has this serving as a true testament to another of Devo's misunderstood works of art.
R**G
BARCODESEATLE Delivers!
I don't often purchase used media. The price, the quality of this CD (and case), the care taken in the packaging, and promptness of delivery all equates to a very satisfied customer. Thank you!
L**K
Great packaging for a terrible album. :)
Great packaging by Futurismo. 'Good' content on disc 2. Now having said that, this album is terrible and only Devo nerds should buy it. It's a somewhat guilty pleasure for me. Worst album they did.
T**2
Better than its reputation
Given the absence of Devo between "Shout" and "Total Devo", with new record label as well, there would obviously be some stylistical changes.With all the negativity accorded Devo's final two albums (prior to 2009), I was hesitant... but there are some good tracks on this album."Baby Doll" really should have been the single instead of "Disco Dancer" for having a catchier and trendsetting beat while being mainstream enough with the lyrics to reel in audiences."Happy Guy" and "Some Things Never Change" are simply classic Devo.I figured out what "Disco Dancer" was trying to say, but the song and video are so lackluster compared to the previously mentioned tracks."Man Turned Inside Out" is another well-orchestrated piece (for late-80s musical style, which influenced other bands of the day), given the Devo twist. "Plain Truth" is decent.But for a band that rocked the world in one of the most original covers of any song ever - "Satisfaction" - a decade earlier, and also elevated the 1967 song "R U Experienced" into something far better, the cover of "Don't Be Cruel" - which is technically solid with some great vocals that mimic the style of the 1950s and Elvis - somehow manages to be the least appealing track on this album by far, given Devo's track record on covers. "Cruel" just feels all wrong despite capturing the feel of the 1950s - which might be the problem, it just wasn't given the sort of finesse Devo was known for with other covers, trying only to mimic the past. Again, the vocals are sublime but it doesn't feel like a proper Devo song.
P**S
Really fine
In good shape and on time. Great album from my favorite non-conformists
J**N
Shipped fast, even during the holidays.
Arrived earlier than expected! Great condition. Definitely happy with my purchase.
M**N
Deluxe Devo reissue
Great new 2 disc deluxe edition of Devo’s Total Devo album. Second disc has rare tracks, remixes and unreleased songs from the album. Nice new packaging.
S**T
Great Album
Great album.
E**Y
Five Stars
Item arrived perfect and quick!!
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