Hot Potatoes
is the best available single-disc overview of
Devo
's career, hitting nearly all of the most significant moments from their first five albums, as well as including the non-LP singles
"Be Stiff"
and
"Working in a Coalmine."
"Whip It"
"Freedom of Choice"
are here, of course, as are cult favorites
"Jocko Homo,"
"Mongoloid,"
"Satisfaction (I Can't Get Me No),"
plus many more. However, even if it's the best available, it isn't that widely available in the U.S.; plus,
's first three albums in particular all have at least a few fine songs that aren't included here. But if you only want one disc and don't mind hunting a bit,
Hot Potatoes: The Best of Devo
is superior to the American
Greatest Hits
, which for some reason does not feature
one of the most obvious choices for a
hits collection. ~ Steve Huey