E-Z Listening Disc
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E-Z Listening Disc is a 1987 compilation album released by American New Wave band Devo
. It is a disc of instrumental versions of classic Devo songs performed in the style of easy listening Muzak
or New Age music
. The album compiles all but one of the tracks from Devo's two E-Z Listening Muzak Cassettes, which had been available only through Club Devo in 1981 and 1984, respectively.
The version of "Satisfaction" present here uses the original Rolling Stones guitar riff, which does not appear in any other versions of Devo's cover. Some fans suggest that the riff was added because this rendition would otherwise bear no resemblance to the original. Indeed, the song's vocal harmony could not be replicated with an instrument and Devo's quiet bass-riff was the only indicator of what it was.
The original E-Z Listening Muzak Cassette, Volume 2 contained two versions of "Shout," but only one appears here. The "Hello Kitty" version included here features synthesizers and an electric guitar, whereas the first version is a lounge music
version featuring electronic piano, synth bass and drums.
except were noted
Devo
Devo is an American band formed in 1973 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs and the Casales . The band had a #14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult...
. It is a disc of instrumental versions of classic Devo songs performed in the style of easy listening Muzak
Muzak
Muzak Holdings LLC is a company based in metro Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States, just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1934, Muzak Holdings is best known for distribution of background music to retail stores and other companies....
or New Age music
New Age music
New Age music is music of various styles intended to create artistic inspiration, relaxation, and optimism. It is used by listeners for yoga, massage, meditation, and reading as a method of stress management or to create a peaceful atmosphere in their home or other environments, and is often...
. The album compiles all but one of the tracks from Devo's two E-Z Listening Muzak Cassettes, which had been available only through Club Devo in 1981 and 1984, respectively.
The version of "Satisfaction" present here uses the original Rolling Stones guitar riff, which does not appear in any other versions of Devo's cover. Some fans suggest that the riff was added because this rendition would otherwise bear no resemblance to the original. Indeed, the song's vocal harmony could not be replicated with an instrument and Devo's quiet bass-riff was the only indicator of what it was.
The original E-Z Listening Muzak Cassette, Volume 2 contained two versions of "Shout," but only one appears here. The "Hello Kitty" version included here features synthesizers and an electric guitar, whereas the first version is a lounge music
Lounge music
Lounge music is a retrospective description of music popular in the 1950s and 1960s. It is a type of mood music meant to evoke in the listeners the feeling of being in a place — a jungle, an island paradise, outer space, et cetera — other than where they are listening to it...
version featuring electronic piano, synth bass and drums.
Track list
All tracks by DevoDevo
Devo is an American band formed in 1973 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs and the Casales . The band had a #14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult...
except were noted
- "Gates of Steel" – 2:57
- "Girl U Want" – 5:01
- "Come Back Jonee" – 3:13
- "Whip It" – 3:01
- "That's Good" – 3:40
- "Jerkin' Back and Forth" – 3:12
- "4th Dimension" – 3:52
- "Shout (Hello Kitty)" – 4:13
- "Mongoloid" – 5:10
- "Pity You" – 3:27
- "Goin' Under" – 3:09
- "Swelling, Itching Brain" – 4:15
- "Jurisdiction of Luv" – 3:44
- "Peek 'a' Boo" – 4:28
- "Satisfaction(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" Satisfaction" is a song by the English rock band The Rolling Stones, released in 1965. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and produced by Andrew Loog Oldham. Richards's throwaway three-note guitar riff — intended to be replaced by horns — opens and drives the song...
" (Mick JaggerMick JaggerSir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of The Rolling Stones....
, Keith RichardsKeith RichardsKeith Richards is an English musician, songwriter, and founding member of the Rolling Stones. Rolling Stone magazine said Richards had created "rock's greatest single body of riffs", and placed him as the "10th greatest guitarist of all time." Fourteen songs written by Richards and songwriting...
) – 4:12 - "Space Junk" – 2:41
- "Time Out for Fun" – 3:24
- "It's a Beautiful World" – 3:15
- "Jocko Homo" – 3:37
Personnel
- Gerald CasaleGerald CasaleGerald Vincent Casale , often known as Jerry Casale, is a vocalist, bass guitar/synthesizer player, and a founding member of the new wave band Devo...
- bass guitar, bass synthesizer, vocals - Mark MothersbaughMark MothersbaughMark Allen Mothersbaugh is an American musician, composer, singer and painter. He is the co-founder of the new wave band Devo and has been its lead singer since 1972. His other musical projects include work for television series, films, and video games....
- synthesizers, vocals, mutated guitars (Satisfaction) - Bob MothersbaughBob MothersbaughRobert Leroy "Bob" Mothersbaugh, Jr.,, or "Bob 1", is the lead guitar player and occasional vocalist for Devo and younger brother of lead vocalist Mark Mothersbaugh...
("Bob 1") - guitar, vocals - Bob Casale ("Bob 2") - guitar, keyboards, vocals, engineer
- Alan Myers - drums, percussion