Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale, and Bob Mothersbaugh wrote the album over three years between 19. Retrospectively, the album has been included on several 'best of' lists from publications including Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and Spin.

Produced by Brian Eno, the album was recorded between October 1977 and February 1978, primarily in Cologne, West Germany.

in the North America and Virgin Records in Europe. It was originally released in August 1978 on Warner Bros. Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! is the debut studio album by the American new wave band Devo.