And while they weren’t the exact same flavor of “out there” that Queen was, they were certainly in the same neighborhood.
Still, even though Queen with Freddie Mercury at the helm isn’t available for Thor: Ragnarok’s scoring needs, the film does have a pretty qualified composer who’s used to generating experimental, 80’s themed fun.
So take Devo’s experimental attitude, and mix in a heavy dose of synthesizers, and you’ve got a rough idea of what to expect.
Mark Mothersbaugh, who has been a pretty accomplished composer for quite a few years, was also the front man of legendary 80’s alternative act Devo.