Gang Of Four Face The Capitalist Threat
Dave DiMartino, Creem, August 1980
IT SEEMS FUNNY now that I thought the Gang Of Four might be an "unpleasant" interview. The band's image as one of England's most overtly political groups, coupled with such charmingly sensitive lyrics as "Love will get you like a case of anthrax," seemed to indicate a gang of four grouchy snot-heads who'd probably make fun of me for liking cheeseburgers.
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