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Not sure that Franz Ferdinand influenced a lot of people apart from finding out who they pillaged their sound from.
I agree they influenced Domino to release retrospective albums by Orange Juice, Josef K and getting other labels to do the same with the Scars and The Fire Engines though. They were (and maybe still are)) a good live act but they are a bit to much like the Emperors new clothes for me.
The Libertines were great. Sadly every band who came after them weren't. I mean what is the point of The Holloways for one?
The Futureheads were one band who when they started were supported to great lengths by Sounds XP. Sadly they didn't fulfill their potential and they too have generated a wave of imposters who want to make a quick buck.
As for the Arctic Monkeys I have never understood their appeal. There are loads of bands on the "underground circuit" who are as good or better. I guess it boils down to their PR and marketing.
But as in the case of the other bands here I appreciate their appeal and influencing people to form a band but that would be the case with any band in the limelight really.
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