When we learned about the passing of Andy “Fletch” Fletcher from Depeche Mode, we agreed that it would be a good idea to go back into the archives and revisit an interview from 2005.  It’s only 9 minutes long, but it covers a lot of ground…

In the interview, Fletch talks about:

• their breakout in the early ‘80s – and why their style and sound pissed off some rock critics
• the loyalty of their fans
• their current album “Playing The Angel” and single “Precious”
• why “Violator” was perhaps their best album
• how their music is largely about “pain & suffering”
• keeping the band together and how sometimes “tension is good”

          The interview was conducted by Maie Pauts in September of 2005.