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With the commercial success of their previous album FREEDOM OF CHOICE, the pressure was on Devo to come up with another hit. While NEW TRADITIONALISTS was indeed an exceptional album, it did not replicate the commercial success of its predecessor. The album was the first to be completely produced by the band, and also marks the first time that keyboards and electronic drums would dominate the arrangements on a Devo record (little guitar is heard), resulting in a much more computerized and precise sound. But the songwriting skills of Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale were in full effect, as Devo's trademark humor and wit were on full display.
The opener, "Through Being Cool," catches the band at it's most fun. Other technoid highlights abound, such as the forgotten early-'80s MTV hit "Love Without Anger," the ironic "Beautiful World," the jittery "Going Under" and an anthemic Devo concert staple, "Jerkin' Back N' Forth." Also included are lesser-known (yet still intriguing) tracks, such as "Pity You" and "Soft Things." Another powerful Devo release.
NEW TRADITIONALISTS contains 3 bonus tracks.
Devo: Mark Mothersbaugh (vocals); Bob Mothersbaugh, Bob Casale (guitar); Gerald V. Casale (bass); Alan Myers (percussion).
Personnel: Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Casale (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Bob Mothersbaugh (vocals, guitar); Gerald V. Casale (vocals, keyboards); Alan Myers (drums).
Audio Remasterers: Dan Hersch; Bill Inglot.
Recording information: Power Station, New York, NY.
Photographer: Moshe Brakha.
Unknown Contributor Role: Manuel J. Donayre.Q (5/97, p.130) - 4 Stars (out of 5) - "...like funk processed in a clinic, with the offbeat lyrics delivered as if by some drilled regiment...Who could say no?" New Traditionalists Music Devo New Traditionalists Songs New Traditionalists Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Absolute best Devo album of all!
This is by far the most consistent, most listenable Devo album. My all time best. This is the peak of the band, in terms of music, lyrics and overall consistency. After this album the band trailed off into pretty pointless obscurity, deservedly so.
Submitted by blankmw (New York, NY, USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Awesome...Just pure awe-inspiring 80's Awesomeness!
This is another amazing album by DEVO! It's my 2nd favorite album by them, right after Duty Now For The Future. After the success of DEVO's prior album to this one, Freedom Of Choice, featuring the well-known hit Whip It, DEVO went into their secret lab and concocted this synth-driven musical masterpiece! I'm telling you, it doesn't get much better than this!
Submitted by Dan Walimaa (Detroit Rock City, Michigan)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Devo's Great Achievo
The songs on this album (as it was when recorded) are, in this reviewer's humble opinion, some of the best crafted stuff the spuddies ever produced. I think the album didn't take off like the previous releases because of the radical departure from guitars and acoustic drums. The all keyboard approach was radical and ahead of it's time.
A hidden classic
Submitted by Threeleggeddog (San Diego)
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REPLICAS contains six bonus tracks, which include outtakes and UK single B- sides.
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