[kj] OT: It's official - nothing is sacred

Fri Jan 13 14:00:54 EST 2006

Ah come on, it's friggin Disney! Sorry, but tossers.

Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:  
Yeah, Devo have done a number of questionable things, but getting in bed with "the Mouse" may trump them all. Seems something that Kiss would do. Still, even our beloved `Joke have made the odd dubious decision themselves, so clearly no one's beyond making a mistake. At the end of the day, while I wish Devo would age gracefully and not be so mercenary (again, a Kiss trait), I suppose they have to eat too, just like the rest of us.

Devo live are always good. They were the first show/concert I ever attended (Halloween `81 at Radio City Music Hall on the NEW TRADITIONALISTS tour), and I've gone onto see them five times, and they've never disapointed.

Alex in NYC

-----Original Message-----
>From: Christof hamille 
>Sent: Jan 13, 2006 1:24 PM
>To: vassifer at earthlink.net, gathering at misera.net
>Subject: RE: [kj] OT: It's official - nothing is sacred
>
>I love DEVO. Never seen them live. I have wanted to but could never make 
>it work. They have doen some questionable things that seem to go against 
>what they once preached and seem to still do. The Nike sponsored tour (of 
>Japan I believe) stands right after this. I am hugely disappointed. But 
>inn their defense they all seem to have an excellent, funny, cutting 
>attitude towards everythign still. They don't seem to take themselves to 
>seriously (which is good). Maybe that lends to this venture.
>
>For whatever it is worth I would still go see them. As long as Devo 2.0 
>aren't in their place
>
>Chris
>
>
>>From: Alex Smith 
>>Reply-To: Alex Smith ,"A list about all things 
>>Killing Joke (the band!)" 
>>To: gathering at misera.net
>>Subject: [kj] OT: It's official - nothing is sacred
>>Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 12:32:52 -0500 (EST)
>>
>>Message
>>
>>
>>
>>For the smattering of Devo fans out there in Gatheringland: I found this 
>>news hugely depressing. Didn't they already try this same gimmick a few 
>>years back under the banner "Smart Patrol"? What a crock. Also, isn't this 
>>sort've the same thing Jaz keeps on talking about doing with Killing Joke?
>>
>>Ugh.....
>>ALex in NYC
>>
>>
>>
>>For Immediate Release
>>January 13, 2006
>>
>>DEVO 2.0:
>>
>>ALBUM/DVD OF CLASSIC DEVO HITS RE-RECORDED WITH KIDS AND FOR KIDS OUT MARCH 
>>14 ON DISNEY SOUND
>>
>>DEVO'S FIRST ORIGINAL SONGS IN 15 YEARS "CYCLOPS" & "THE WINNER" ALSO 
>>FEATURED ON RELEASE
>>
>>GERALD V. CASALE-DIRECTED DVD COMBINES PERFORMANCE FOOTAGE OF DEVO 2.0 WITH 
>>NEW ANIMATION
>>
>>New York, NY -- DEVO, one of the '80s most innovative and iconic bands, has 
>>partnered with Disney Sound to bring their hits to a new generation with 
>>'DEVO 2.0,' a combination CD/DVD package set for release on March 14th. The 
>>original members of DEVO rerecorded ten of their old songs (some with 
>>revamped lyrics) and two brand new ones with DEVO 2.0, a group of five 
>>talented kids aged 10-13.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Devo 2.0 will be released March 14 on Disney Sound
>>on CD and DVD.
>>
>>"The concept is about the energy and aesthetic of DEVO being passed like an 
>>Olympic torch to a new generation," said DEVO frontman Gerald V. Casale, 
>>who directed all 11 newly created music videos on the DVD. The 
>>platinum-selling band handpicked kids Nicole, Jackie, Nathan, Michael and 
>>Kane to don the famous "energy domes" and become DEVO 2.0; unlike the 
>>original DEVO, DEVO 2.0 is a co-ed affair, with lead singer Nicole and 
>>keyboardist Jackie lending diversity to the DEVO chemistry. "I'm honored to 
>>be the new Mark Mothersbaugh!" declared Nicole.
>>
>>"DEVO is one of my favorite bands," Buena Vista Music Group EVP & GM David 
>>Agnew said in a recent interview. "I think their music was years ahead of 
>>its time -- and is timeless... it's playful and great to dance to, which is 
>>the key to any good kids' music. When you consider that Disney has been 
>>responsible for some of the most popular children's music of all time, and 
>>that most people trust Disney to bring them music that is appropriate for 
>>their kids, it seemed like a winning combination to me."
>>
>>In addition to shots of DEVO 2.0 performing the songs, the DVD features 
>>frenzied, surreal animations, including neon dinosaurs, pandas in 
>>sombreros, and anthropomorphic potatoes; special features include an 
>>extensive photo gallery and interviews of the original DEVO's Mark 
>>Mothersbaugh and Gerald V. Casale by the members of DEVO 2.0. DEVO's most 
>>famous songs all make appearances, including "Freedom of Choice," "Girl U 
>>Want" (both in original form and rewritten as "Boy U Want" to more 
>>appropriately accommodate lead singer Nicole) and the platinum-certified 
>>hit "Whip It," a music video staple for a fledgling MTV network in the 
>>early 1980s. The band also offers up their first original songs in 15 
>>years, "Cyclops" and "The Winner."
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Devo 2.0 (left to right): Kane (drums), Nicole
>>(vocals), Michael (bass), Nathan (guitar), Jackie (keys).
>>
>>Founded at Kent State University in 1972 by art students Gerald V. Casale 
>>and Mark Mothersbaugh, DEVO took their name and ideology from the concept 
>>of "de-evolution," the idea that mankind has regressed rather than evolved. 
>>Sharp social satire was the driving force behind their songs. DEVO's 
>>obsession with technology, pioneering use of synthesizers and highly 
>>stylized music videos made it a seminal band.
>>
>>DEVO is: Mark Mothersbaugh (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Gerald V. Casale 
>>(vocals, bass, keyboards), Bob Mothersbaugh (guitar, vocals), and Bob 
>>Casale (guitar, keyboards, vocals).
>>
>>Disney Sound, which is releasing DEVO 2.0, is Walt Disney Records' new 
>>imprint designed to create original musical works for the whole family. 
>>Disney Sound is planning a series of "remaking the band" projects, uniting 
>>original band members of iconic groups with talented kids for newly 
>>recorded CD and DVD releases. Next up is a partnership with the Go-Go's.
>>
>>DEVO 2.0 CD TRACK LISTING
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Nicole of Devo 2.0.
>>
>>1. That's Good
>>2. Peek A Boo
>>3. Whip It
>>4. Boy U Want
>>5. Uncontrollable Urge
>>6. Cyclops
>>7. The Winner
>>8. Big Mess
>>9. Jerkin Back N Forth
>>10. Through Being Cool
>>11. Freedom of Choice
>>12. Beautiful World
>>
>># # # # #
>>
>>For more information on DEVO 2.0, please contact Rebecca Shapiro 
>>[rshapiro at shorefire.com] or Diana D'Angelo [ddangelo at shorefire.com] at 
>>Shore Fire Media: 718.522.7171.
>>
>>http://www.shorefire.com/artists/devo
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