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Originally Posted by jackhammer
We could argue Chuck Berry riffs to be fair. As a composite, I think Joy Division is more innovative and wholly influential. Metal is still derivative of the blues, no matter what way it's argued. Punk and it's deviations are a step further in the musical chain, and are harder to trace back roots wise.
If I listen to a KINKS album, I can hear certain easily attainable influences going on. If I listen to a Joy Division album, I can hear twice as many. I love both bands dearly though, don't take offence RT!
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We'll agree to disagree?
The riff included the first distorted use of power chords known.
And provided a blueprint for metal, taking R&B to another level.
You don't have to convince me about Joy Division and this was a tough choice.
The 'You Really Got Me' track on The Kinks album beats any single Unknown Pleasures track for influence and that track alone made my mind up.
And if ethan ever matches these two again...I'll Kill him.