By 1999, Devo’s catalog had been reissued on CD multiple times. The 1990s-era masters (particularly the Japanese imports) are highly sought after because they feature less dynamic range compression than the 2000s "loudness war" remasters. A FLAC rip of a 1999 Japanese pressing of Freedom of Choice is the holy grail for collectors.
Produced by Brian Eno, this debut remains a cornerstone of post-punk. In lossless quality, the frantic, twitchy guitar lines of "Uncontrollable Urge" and their radical reimagining of the Stones' "Satisfaction" cut through with a clarity that MP3s simply can't replicate. It was a manifesto set to a mechanical beat. 2. Duty Now for the Future (1979) Devo - 8 Albums -1978-1999- -FLAC-
The band’s return after a hiatus, leaning into late-80s production. "Baby Doll" features gated drums and chorus-heavy guitars. In FLAC, the bass guitar is finally brought back to the front. "Disco Dancer" is a weird, funky track; the FLAC rip preserves the stereo imaging of the backing vocals, which alternate ears in a hypnotic pattern. This is a forgotten gem that sounds best in lossless. By 1999, Devo’s catalog had been reissued on