Original sentence: Combining a taut rhythm section with David Byrne's signature neurotic vocals, 77, despite poor sales, quickly endeared the band to the more experimental elements in New York's burgeoning punk scene
Edited sentence: Combining a taut rhythm section with David Byrne's signature neurotic vocals, 77 was a potent slab of art-punk virtuosity that, despite poor sales, instantly endeared the band to the more experimental elements in New York's burgeoning punk scene