Influence
Josef K would prove to be a major influence on several later 1980s bands, including The June Brides and The Wedding Present (who also never do encores). They also influenced later bands such as Franz Ferdinand, The Futureheads, and The Rapture, and they were described in 2006 as "one of the most influential bands in Britain".
"Sorry for Laughing" was covered by German synth pop group Propaganda on their 1985 album A Secret Wish, and in 2004 by French New Wave/bossa nova band Nouvelle Vague, on their self-titled debut.
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