Sure you could say that a lot of other bands sound like other bands. I have a friend who says every band sounds like either Bowie or Velvet underground. And I  ALMOST have to agree w/him. I dont compare AF w/Stars. Stars is so much mor melodic while AF is beat driven. If they weren't different I would only buy AF. Cuz I fee they are  a bette band, but I like both cuz they are not the same.