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Originally Posted by Dark Party
“Whip It” Devo (1980)[/B]
No one really knows what to make of Devo. They were formed in Ohio in 1972 and spent the early part of their career as an art-rock, post-punk band. They took themselves much too seriously at this point – and their music reflected it – moody and atmospheric. “Whip It” was a dance hall tune – and completely outside of the band’s usual style. But it became a huge hit (and the MTV video made them a minor sensation). The song hit number 94 on the BillBoard Top 100 in 1981 – but became an anthem in the growing Alternative sound.
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Actually, while this is initially true, Devo had another hit way later down the road. I'm not sure how high it climbed on the billboards but I remember in 01 or so the radio constantly playing Modern Life.