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"There's no denying that Devo was one of the greatest live bands to emerge from New Wave, as their quirky sense of humor translated perfectly to the stage, with a variety of props, costumes, and projection screens. Thid DVD is the visual proof. Recorded at a show at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA (just before "Whip It" raced up the charts), this complete-set, pro-shot performance. This is the Devo period right before they became perhaps a bit too obsessed with electronics, as the quintet appears to be at its in-concert peak throughout. With only three albums out at this point, there are quite a few interesting tracks that will be of interest to hardcore fans: "S.I.B. (Swelling Itching Brain)," "Secret Agent Man," "Be Stiff." That said, all the pre-1981 Devo classics are here as well: "Whip It," "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," "Freedom of Choice," "Jocko Homo," "Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA." Out of the various live Devo DVDs out on the market, Live 1980 is by far the best yet." (Greg Prato, Allmusic)