Gang of Four and which were the result of the Gang of Four's own planning. The Gang of Four, together with disgraced general Lin Biao who died in 1971, were labeled the two major "counter-revolutionary forces" of the Cultural Revolution and officially blamed by the Chinese government for the worst excesses of the societal chaos that ensued during the ten years of turmoil. Their downfall on October 6, 1976, a mere month after Mao's death, brought about major celebrations on the streets of Beijing and marked the end of a turbulent political era in China. Their fall did not amount to a rejection
What Happens Next (Gang of Four album) Streeter wrote: "Gang of Four rein in their frayed energy on "What Happens Next", compartmentalized into a broad tonal range and spacious mix." Gillian G. Gaar of "Paste" praised the album, noting that " the angular guitar attack and the relentless pounding of the drums is a clear indication that the fire still burns within." Stuart Berman of Pitchfork stated that "What’s most disappointing about What Happens Next is not that it will in any way tarnish Gang of Four’s legacy," pointing out that "if Gill had released this as some newly branded collaborative project, no one would question why