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Devo - Duty Now for the Future

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Duty Now for the Future is the second studio album by the American rock band Devo, released in 1979 by Warner Bros. Records. Produced by Ken Scott, the album continued the band's exploration of their concept of de-evolution through the use of synthesizers, electric guitars, and satirical lyrics. The music leans heavily into post-punk and new wave styles, featuring a more polished sound than their debut.

It includes tracks like "Blockhead" and a reworked version of the song "Secret Agent Man."

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When was Devo's Duty Now for the Future released?

Duty Now for the Future was released in 1979 by Warner Bros. Records. It was Devo's second studio album.

Who produced Duty Now for the Future?

The album was produced by Ken Scott. Its production helped frame Devo's mix of synthesizers, electric guitars, and the band's de-evolution concept.

What musical style does Duty Now for the Future use?

The record combines synthesizers and electric guitars with Devo's angular rock approach. Its songs continue the band's idea of de-evolution, a satirical view of social and cultural regression.

Is Duty Now for the Future Devo's debut album?

No. It is Devo's second studio album, following Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, which was released in 1978.

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