Aka Jihad Jerry & The Evildoers - Casale, Gerald V. - LP - Brand New Vinyl (Arrives in 20days)

AKA JIHAD JERRY & THE EVILDOERS finds Gerald V. Casale—visionary founder of Devo—stepping into the spotlight with a solo project that feels both mischievous and vital. Here, Casale sharpens his knack for sardonic commentary, twisting rock to his own radical ends. The album is a pointed, playful interrogation of American paranoia, identity, and the absurdity of modern times, laced with the signature angular riffs and synthetic textures that defined Devo’s legacy. But there’s a rawness and urgency unique to Casale’s solo voice—these tracks are more than nostalgia, they’re a wake-up call. With sly wit and infectious hooks, Casale drags garage rock and new wave into a 21st-century context, sounding both familiar and startlingly fresh. Every song brims with his subversive spirit, challenging listeners to think critically while still moving their feet. For fans of Devo, or anyone hungry for rock that dares to be intelligent and confrontational, this album is a must-have artifact. It’s a statement from a true iconoclast, and proof that Gerald V. Casale’s creative fire burns just as fiercely outside the collective he helped define.