{"product_id":"duty-now-for-the-future-new-traditionalists-by-devo","title":"Duty Now For The Future \/ New Traditionalists, By:  Devo","description":"\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION Duty Now for the Future” is the second studio album by the American new wave band DEVO, released on July 1979. Produced by Ken Scott. The album followed their groundbreaking debut, “Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!” (1978), and continued their exploration of mechanical, futuristic, and satirical themes. The album leans further into synthesizer-driven sounds while still maintaining their jagged, robotic punk energy. It expands on their themes of de-evolution, consumerism, and social control, blending quirky humor with a more polished, synthetic\u003cbr\u003e\nproduction style. “New Traditionalists” is the fourth studio album by DEVO, released on August 26, 1981.\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by DEVO. This album marked a shift towards a darker, more polished, and synthheavy sound compared to their earlier work, reflecting their growing disillusionment with mainstream culture. “New Traditionalists” leans heavily into synth-pop and electronic rock, featuring colder, more mechanical production. The themes focus on conformity, societal decline, and de-evolution, but with a more serious, dystopian tone than their earlier satirical works.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe band also introduced a new visual aesthetic, wearing grey ‘Utopian Boy’ uniforms and distinctive plastic ‘New Traditionalist Pomp’ wigs, inspired by John F. Kennedy’s hair. CD\u003cbr\u003e\nDUTY NOW FOR THE FUTURE\u003cbr\u003e\nDevo Corparate Anthem\u003cbr\u003e\nClockout\u003cbr\u003e\nTiming X\u003cbr\u003e\nWiggly World\u003cbr\u003e\nBlockhead\u003cbr\u003e\nStrange Pursuits\u003cbr\u003e\nS.I.B. (Swelling Itching Brain)\u003cbr\u003e\nTriumph Of The Will\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprise\u003cbr\u003e\nPink Pussy Cat\u003cbr\u003e\nSecret Agent Man\u003cbr\u003e\nSmart Patrol\/Mr DNA\u003cbr\u003e\nRedeye Express\u003cbr\u003e\nNEW TRADITIONALISTS\u003cbr\u003e\nThrough Being Cool\u003cbr\u003e\nJerkin Back n Forth\u003cbr\u003e\nPity You\u003cbr\u003e\nSoft Things\u003cbr\u003e\nGoing Under\u003cbr\u003e\nRace Of Doom\u003cbr\u003e\nLove Without Anger\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Super Thing\u003cbr\u003e\nBeautiful World\u003cbr\u003e\nEnough Said\u003cbr\u003e\nWorking In A Coal Mine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHBOUND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50418285445313,"sku":"MOCCD14506","price":32.97,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6482\/1953\/files\/460149-Product-0-I-638917037160539911.jpg?v=1784441008","url":"https:\/\/techsupplyshed.co.nz\/products\/duty-now-for-the-future-new-traditionalists-by-devo","provider":"TECH SUPPLY SHED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}