(April 2018) I have completed episode 164 of my “opus project,” in which I listen to a band’s full discography. This edition: DEVO. As my interest in late-70s New Wave has grown, so has my appreciation of Devo’s first few albums. They’re more than a one-hit wonder, but their sound never really “evolved” (pun intended) from its one-dimensionality. If repetitiveness is proof of concept, they succeeded.

Favorite album: Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!

Favorite song: Uncontrollable Urge

Worst album: Total Devo

Compared to expectations: ↓