Even though it's months old now, there are still nerds bickering about whether DEVO 'sold out' with DEV2.0. Poppycocky, we say. To think that Mothersbaugh, Casale, et al don't know precisely what they're doing it is casual presumptuousness. Besides, the band was royally screwed over with their original recording contract, so let 'em make some dough -and- run their subversive trail off into a Disney-beamed sunset. Self-penned muzak and fake opening acts [via youtube], anyone? Our only complaint is that their concert tickets were $60+ face last year. Ehhhh - great live act, but funds possibly better spent at Rhino Handmade.
As for the DEV2.0 disc itself, it's listenable 'n' fun, but ultimately just compels you to dig our your early 90's 2-fers.
In the international headlines, Ryan's recent World Cup travel blog is over here.