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Devo - Smooth Noodle Maps Audio CD

A fair review of the Devo "Smooth Noodle Maps" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Devo reviews here, or go back to the Devo tabs.

Devo Band: Devo
Title: Smooth Noodle Maps
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Release Date: 1990-06-20
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Stuck in a Loop 2: Post Post-Modern Man 3: When We Do It 4: Spin the Wheel 5: Morning Dew 6: Change Is Gonna Cum 7: Big Picture 8: Pink Jazz Trancers 9: Jimmy 10: Devo Has Feelings Too 11: Dawghaus

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Mastered a bit too loud however, had to turn it way down compared to most other CDs. Great CD, Wish I had the LP. Wonder Why? New CD from them in the Fall, can't wait!.


A Brainy Bye Bye
"Smooth Noodle Maps" (the title refers to the patterns on the surface of a human brain) plays to all the strengths of their "Freedom Of Choice" salad days. DEVO had one more album in them before Mark Mothersbaugh decided there was more to be done scoring "Rugrats" cartoons, Disney cable shows and movie soundtrack work. The guitars are back among the electronics, and the compositions are hooky and dance floor smart. The one-two punch of "Stuck In A Loop Again" and "Post Post Modern Man" reinvigorate the theory of de-evolution in a powerful fashion, with a great deal of zip. They even throw in a DEVO-esque cover of the ancient "Morning Dew" (probably best known as a Grateful Dead favorite) to prove they still have what it takes to twist an oldie. They may have lost most of their sense of societal irony, but with the nasty "Jimmy" and the burned out relationship blues of "Dawghaus," DEVO at least could claim they closed up shop with a solid recording.
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