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DEVO marks half a century of de-evolution as the band resumes their global tour this fall. Rhino pays tribute to the influential group with a new career-spanning boxed set that encompasses all of Devo’s hits and a selection of rarities.
50 YEARS OF DE-EVOLUTION (1973-2023) will arrive in various configurations on October 20. The first is a 4-LP set pressed on clear vinyl that’s limited to 3,000 copies worldwide, available exclusively from Rhino.com. This deluxe version comes in a slipcase with a 28-page book, a Devo air freshener, and a foldable paper hat that resembles the band’s iconic red energy domes. Additionally, a lithograph of the album artwork is included. A 2-CD version of the 50-song collection will also be available. Pre-order HERE.
On the same day, a 25-song version of 50 YEARS OF DE-EVOLUTION (1973-2023) will be released as a 2-LP set on black vinyl, and a 2-LP special edition featuring blue and red vinyl will be available exclusively at retail. For the 7” version of “Disco Dancer” from the upcoming set making its streaming debut, Listen HERE.
"In the past this information has been suppressed. But now it can be told. Come celebrate 50 years of De-evolution with a mind-blowing, 50th Anniversary box set from Devo." states Gerald Casale.
Mark Mothersbaugh adds: “This box set represents a great cross section of early experiments and later creations. I was looking to create a new sound, a concept in art and music that represented a new way of thinking about life on planet earth. With Devo, I think we did just that. Farewell to the first 50, Let's get the next 50 started!”
To continue the celebration, DEVO has also partnered with the disruptive clothing brand Brain Dead who will host and launch a special DEVO event as well as merchandise capsule. Join DEVO on October 17th at Brain Dead’s Fairfax Theatre for a screening of "A Face In The Crowd" accompanied by a short band Q&A and a trailer of Devo video rarities. And for those seeking to commemorate the occasion in style, a meticulously designed Devo capsule merch collection awaits, courtesy of Brain Dead. For more information visit WeAreBrainDead
50 YEARS OF DE-EVOLUTION (1973-2023) compiles key tracks from all nine of Devo’s studio albums, as well as rarities like the 1974 demo for “I’m A Potato” and single mixes for “Come Back Jonee,” “Snowball,” and “What We Do.”
The band's most recent studio album was 2010's Something for Everybody.
50 YEARS OF DE-EVOLUTION (1973-2023)
2CD Track Listing
Disc One
“Mongoloid” – Warner Version
“Jocko Homo” – Warner Version
“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”
“Come Back Jonee” – Single Edit
“Secret Agent Man”
“The Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprize”
“Smart Patrol”
“Girl U Want”
“Whip It”
“Freedom Of Choice”
“Gates Of Steel”
“Working In The Coal Mine”
“Beautiful World”
“Jerkin’ Back ’n’ Forth”
“Through Being Cool”
“Time Out For Fun”
“Peek-a-Boo!”
“That’s Good”
“Big Mess”
“Here To Go” – Go Mix Version
“Are You Experienced?”
“Disco Dancer” – 7” Version
“Post Post-Modern Man” – Macro Post-Modern Mix
“Fresh”
Disc Two
“I’m A Potato” – 1974 Demo
“Mongoloid” – Booji Boy Version
“Jocko Homo” – Booji Boy Version
“Be Stiff” – Stiff Version
“Uncontrollable Urge”
“Gut Feeling” / “(Slap Your Mammy)”
“Triumph Of The Will”
“Soo-Bawlz”
“It Takes A Worried Man”
“Snowball” – Single Remix
“Mr. B’s Ballroom”
“Going Under”
“Love Without Anger”
“One Dumb Thing”
“Speed Racer”
“Theme From Doctor Detroit” – Dance Mix
“Shout”
“Puppet Boy”
“I Wouldn’t Do That To You”
“Bread And Butter”
“Let’s Talk”
“Baby Doll – Devo Single Mix
“Some Things Never Change”
“What We Do” – Single Edit
“No Place Like Home”
“Watch Us Work It”
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF DE-EVOLUTION TOUR
Nov. 3 - Paso Robles, CA (Vina Robles Amphitheatre)
Nov. 7 - Seattle, WA (Paramount Theatre)
Nov. 8 - Portland, OR (Revolution Hall)
Nov. 9 - Portland, OR (Revolution Hall)
Nov. 11 - Del Mar, CA (The Sound)
Nov. 12 - Del Mar, CA (The Sound)
Nov. 14 - San Francisco, CA (Golden Gate Theatre)
Nov. 16 - Los Angeles, CA (Youtube Theatre)
Nov. 18 - Huntington Beach, CA (Darker Waves Festival)
Dec 1-3 – Melbourne, Australia (Good Things Festival)
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