Name: Freedom Of Choice
Brand: Devo

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

A 3435 W

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Colour

White

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r14665361]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Brick and Mortar Exclusive

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2020-01-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

603497853397

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / white

Artist

Devo

Genre US

Label US

Warner Bros.

<p>New-wave group Devo, formed in 1973 by a group of art students at Kent State University, gained popularity throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s. The band's name is derived from the concept of "de-evolution," which suggests that mankind is devolving instead of evolving. Devo underwent several lineup changes over the years but consistently released material through Booji Boy Records. They achieved mainstream success with their keyboard-heavy sound and produced their biggest hits during this period. After a hiatus in the late 1980s, Devo reunited and continued to tour before releasing their ninth studio album in 2010. Despite the loss of Robert Casale in 2014, Devo continues to perform live with new members.</p>

<p>Line-up:</p>
<ul>
<li>Mark Mothersbaugh: vocals, keyboards, guitar, songwriter</li>
<li>Gerald V. Casale: vocals, bass, keyboards, songwriter</li>
<li>Bob Mothersbaugh (Bob I): lead guitar, vocals, songwriter</li>
<li>Bob Casale (Bob II): rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals, songwriter</li>
<li>Jim Mothersbaugh (1974-1976): drums</li>
<li>Alan Myers (1976-1984): drums</li>
<li>David Kendrick (1986-1990): drums</li>
<li>Josh Freese (1996-current): drums</li>
<li>Josh

New Wave / Post Punk

With freedom of choice, Devo completed their transition into a full-fledged synth-pop group, producing a musically cohesive album spawning hits like the breakthrough hit "Whip It," "Girl U Want," and "Gates of Steel." Synthesizers were fully integrated into the band's sound, frequently dominating the arrangements sharing equal time with the guitars. Everything is played with a cool, polished precision that mirrors the stylized uniformity of the band's visuals; the dissonance is more subdued than in the past, and the rhythms lock the band into a rigidly even keel.

Freedom Of Choice

Music US

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