NMN have been compared to a lot of bands, but I think they deserve their own stage without the unfortunate comparisons.
They have that post punk 'funk' (I hate that tag), that is often compared to sub par drug adled retro acts (RHCP) or jammy technicians (Primus), I say these hold no water at all.
If a comparison must be made, I think the one that is most apt is a leaner and meaner Minutemen.
That said, they are their own force. To dismiss them because of bad associations (from former days) is to cast ones self as a retro active Trembling Eagle as far getting a full picture of what is good and worthy in the rock world.
But I could be wrong (ie. el Goodo does not likey), but as it turns out, I'm not (I likey not matter what).