Oingo Boingo vs Devo - 2 Paths to the Weird

Oingo Boingo’s carnival-chaos optimism meets Devo’s cold, Krautrock-born precision. Explore their contrasting stagecraft, lyrical strategies, and cultural roots—from Akron’s deindustrial grit to L.A.’s theatrical sunshine. A breakdown of sonic architecture, social commentary, and influence that shaped the quirkiest corners of New Wave.

This pdf has:

• a 1200-word writeup comparing the bands
• an album timeline
• an influencer and follower infographic
• select expert and fan commentary