Today’s video of the day is Devo – "Last Attack" released in 1979 and 1977.
Devo’s “Last Attack,” released in 2013, showcases the band’s enduring vision of art, technology, and satire. Now remastered in stunning HD/2K, The Truth About De-Evolution short film brings Devo’s revolutionary imagery and sound back to life for new audiences. Originally filmed in 1976, the short includes “Secret Agent Man” and “Jocko Homo.” It captures Devo at a critical moment—shifting from local Ohio oddities to global provocateurs. Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh wrote the film. Chuck Statler directed. The video opens with surreal TV static and industrial scenes from Akron’s Goodyear facility, emphasizing the band’s critique of conformity and regression.
“Secret Agent Man,” a bold cover, leads with jerky edits and absurdist visuals. The segment cuts between the band performing at JB’s in Kent, Ohio, and bizarre interludes. Devo’s look—blue work suits, clear masks, and Booji Boy—cemented their unique identity. Next, “Jocko Homo” delivers the band’s manifesto: “Are we not men? We are DEVO!” Booji Boy meets General Boy in a secretive exchange. The music shifts to a lecture hall, where Mark Mothersbaugh incites chaos while performing. This early version later appeared on Hardcore Devo: Volume One and echoes in their debut album, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! (1978).
The short film ends with Booji Boy’s symbolic “death” and a distorted version of The Beatles’ “Because.” The film’s raw aesthetic and pointed satire laid the groundwork for DEVO’s visual style across later albums like Duty Now for the Future and Freedom of Choice. “Last Attack,” as part of this remastered 2013 release, brings new clarity to Devo’s foundational themes. It highlights their obsession with cultural decay, consumerism, and the myth of progress. This remaster preserves their 1970s vision while connecting it to a digital world still wrestling with the same issues. Fans of industrial pop, punk, and experimental visuals will find “Last Attack” both thrilling and eerily relevant. This restoration, guided by archivist Peter Conheim, ensures Devo’s legacy of de-evolution continues—sharper and stranger than ever.
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