490) Entertainment! : Rolling Stone

Formed in 1977, Gang of Four combined Marxist politics with punk rock. They played staccato guitar-driven funk, and the stiff, jerky aggression of songs such as "Damaged Goods" and "I Found That Essence Rare" invented a new style that's still influencing young bands such as the Rapture.

Total album sales: 90,000

Peak chart position: N/A

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