NEM#157: DEVO’s Gerald V. Casale: Guises of Social Critique

<p>Jerry is DEVO's co-frontman and chief philosopher. They've released nine albums since 1978. His solo career has been sporadic, with a release as Jihad Jerry &amp; the Evildoers in 2006 and a few singles. We discuss his new song and <a href="https://youtu.be/m-tz-Ra6Rt0">video</a> "<a href="https://www.geraldvcasale.com/products/7-inch-metallic-gold-vinyl-single?variant=40796353527995">I'm Gonna Pay U Back</a>," and one of those Jihad Jerry tracks (that album <a href="https://www.geraldvcasale.com/products/deluxe-expanded-cd-w-5-bonus-tracks?variant=40805183979707">now reissued to include the new track</a>) "The Owl," and the 1979-recorded Devo track "Fountain of Filth" (released on <a href="https://amzn.to/3F631I0"><em>Hardcore Devo Vol. 2</em></a>). We conclude by listening to his 2016 single "<a href="https://amzn.to/3F8u3OX">It's All Devo</a>." Intro: "Whip It" by Devo from <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZPU7OJ"><em>Freedom of Choice</em></a> (1980). For more see <a href="https://www.geraldvcasale.com/">geraldvcasale.com</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nakedlyexaminedmusic.com/">Hear more Nakedly Examined Music</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nemusicpodcast/">Like our Facebook page</a>. <a href="http://patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic">Support us on Patreon</a>.</p> <p>Sponsors: Save 10% on Nebia shower stuff by using code nem at <a href="https://nebia.com/nem">nebia.com/nem</a> (excludes pre-order products). Get 3 months free of Amazon Music Unlimited at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/nempod">Amazon.com/nempod</a>.</p>