See, I never really thought about that, until I read an interview with Alex Newport where he talking about THeory of Ruin, and he said that a lot of people said that they sounded like Shellac ripoffs... and he said "If anything, I think we both sound like Gang of Four."
I also saw on that "Ask Steve Albini a question" thing, Steve lists Gang of Four as one of his major influences... and I think excellent italian greyhound, specifically "Be Prepared" has obvious Gang of Four homages...
Gang of Four had some really awesome EP's early in their career, I haven't listened to those in years.. there is some point where I was listening to Gang of Four, their album after their 3rd full length where it was just shit though.. I won't be pulling THAT one out..
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