DEVO SHOUT CLEAN ORIGINAL '84 LP + CLUB INSERT + INNER

DEVO SHOUT LPCategory / Style / Moods: Rock * American Underground * Synth Pop * New Wave * Post-Punk * American Punk * Dance-Rock * College Rock Moods * Quirky * Wry * Cynical/ Sarcastic * Ironic * Detached * Silly * Tense/Anxious * Acerbic * Witty * Playful * Humorous * Energetic * Irreverent9.77 / 2007-12-12 S asocc1984 WARNER BROS. US LPTITLE: SHOUTARTIST: DEVOCONDITIONCOVER: VG+ SMVINYL: VG++Click here for info on grading and abbreviationsORIGINAL PRESS COMPLETE WITH CUSTOM INNER SLEEVE AND CLUB DEVO INSERT!Click the pix for a better view TRACKS: Disc: 11.ShoutCasale, Casale, Mothersbaugh 3:172.The Satisfied MindCasale, Casale, Mothersbaugh 3:103.Don't Rescue MeMothersbaugh 3:094.The 4th DimensionCasale, Casale, Mothersbaugh 4:245.C'monCasale, Casale, Mothersbaugh 3:166.Here to GoCasale, Casale, Mothersbaugh 3:197.Jurisdiction of LoveMothersbaugh 3:018.Puppet BoyCasale, Casale, Mothersbaugh 3:119.Please PleaseCasale, Casale, Mothersbaugh 3:0510.Are You Experienced?Hendrix 3:08Label: Warner Bros. Records Catalog#: 1-25097 Format: Vinyl, LP Country: US Released: 1984 Genre: Electronic Style: Electro, Synth-pop Credits: Engineer - Robert Casale Mixed By - Mike Shipley (tracks: A1 to B4) Review by Mark Deming Shout was Devo's sixth studio album, and the last they would record before a five-year layoff, and while it's pure speculation if the making of this disc had anything to do with that decision, from a creative standpoint this represents the low point of the group's first era. While the herky-jerky push-and-pull between homemade electronics and cheap guitars was a large part of what made Devo's first few albums so exciting, Shout is so slick and glossy one could fry an egg on its surfaces, and that isn't a good thing -- with the exception of "Puppet Boy" and "Please Please," this music is carefully processed synth pop with all human surfaces stripped away, and possessing no more personality or edge than what Howard Jones or Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark were doing around the same time (and, for that matter, with far less vision or daring than what Prince was starting to do with electronics). It might have helped if the group had come up with a batch of interesting songs, but that sure wasn't the case, and it's hard to believe that Shout was made by the same people who wrote "Girl U Want," "Gates of Steel" or "Big Mess" just a few years earlier. By a slim margin over such post-comeback misfires as Total Devo and Smooth Noodle Maps (which at least have a dash more enthusiasm going for them), Shout holds the distinction of being Devo's worst album. Real Name: Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald V. Casale, Bob Mothersbaugh, Bob Casale, Josh Freez Profile: New-wave group popular throughout the late 70's and early 80's, formed by a group of art students at Kent State University, principally Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale. Their name comes from the central concept of "de-evolution" - the idea that mankind is devolving instead of evolving, as evidenced by the encroaching gullibility and herd mentality of the American people. After releasing several records on their own Booji Boy label, their work on the short film The Truth About De-Evolution in 1976 got them signed to Warner Brothers, where they had a major hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It". After 1980, their career continuously faded from the public eye until the band called it quits in the early 1990's. However, they reformed for a series of live dates in 2004. Line-up: Mark Mothersbaugh: vocals, keyboards, guitar Gerald V. Casale: vocals, bass, keyboards Bob Mothersbaugh (Bob I): lead guitar, vocals Bob Casale (Bob II): rhythm guitar, keyboards, vocals Jim Mothersbaugh (1974-1976): drums Alan Myers (1976-1985): drums David Kendrick (1986-1990): drums Josh Freez (1995-current): drums This exquisite piece of retro music history is a vinyl sound recording (not a CD). Please visit the A Sound Deal store for similar items and information on grading and shipping. Add me to your favorites for red hot sales bulletins and sneak previews of upcoming products. Combine Items to Save $$$! Click here to check the store for more!©A Sound Deal