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Q. Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!

by Devo

Released: August 28, 1978

New wave, post-punk, art rock, punk rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

A: We Are Devo!" is the debut studio album by the American new wave band Devo, released in August 1978. The album's unique blend of new wave, punk, and experimental sounds, coupled with its conceptual themes, made it a significant release in the late 1970s. in North America and Virgin Records in Europe, reflecting its international reach.

Inside the Recording

Produced by Brian Eno, it was recorded between October 1977 and February 1978, primarily in Cologne, West Germany.

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In North America and Virgin Records in Europe…

In North America and Virgin Records in Europe, reflecting its international reach.

The album was released through Warner Bros

The album was released through Warner Bros.

has been highly regarded in retrospect and has…

has been highly regarded in retrospect and has appeared on several "best of" lists from notable publications like Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and Spin.

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Then

Reception

It peaked at No. 78 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and reached No. 12 on the UK Albums Chart.

Now

Legacy

Its influence and innovative approach continue to be celebrated in the context of both new wave and punk rock.

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The Complete Album Story

"Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!" is the debut studio album by the American new wave band Devo, released in August 1978. The album was released through Warner Bros. in North America and Virgin Records in Europe, reflecting its international reach. Produced by Brian Eno, it was recorded between October 1977 and February 1978, primarily in Cologne, West Germany.

The album's unique blend of new wave, punk, and experimental sounds, coupled with its conceptual themes, made it a significant release in the late 1970s. It peaked at No. 78 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and reached No. 12 on the UK Albums Chart.

Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! has been highly regarded in retrospect and has appeared on several "best of" lists from notable publications like Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and Spin. Its influence and innovative approach continue to be celebrated in the context of both new wave and punk rock.