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‘Freedom Of Choice’ at 40: Devo’s Gerald Casale Discusses Their Landmark Album (and Those New Face Shields)

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By Charlie Amter Forty years ago this month, American art-rock band Devo released their breakthrough record, “Freedom Of Choice.” The album not only spawned thr new wave smash “Whip It,” but the full-length still stands the test of time, with singles such as “Girl U Want” and especially the title track, still resonating today with fans (actor Jack Black and Tony Hawk played the song at a jam session earlier this month alongside Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh).

Variety caught up with the band’s bassist, Gerald Casale, to get his thoughts on the album four decades later, his take on China, Trump, disinformation and the pandemic, the act’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snub, and more. CASALE: “Freedom of Choice” is where the gods smiled on Devo.

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