Paul Morley interviews Heaven 17

What was the unexpected success that Heaven 17 experienced in the early 90s?

• A collaboration with another band

• A remix of their song 'Temptation'

• A new album release

• A successful world tour

What was the name of the album Heaven 17 released in 1995?

• Bigger Than America

• Temptation

• I Say I Say I Say

• The Brothers and Rhythm

How did Heaven 17 reignite their career in the mid-90s?

• By collaborating with Vince Clark and performing live

• By releasing a new album

• By changing their music style

• By signing with a new record label

What was the band's perspective on becoming a nostalgia act?

• They were concerned about maintaining dignity

• They ignored it completely

• They felt it was a natural progression

• They embraced it fully

What decision did Heaven 17 make regarding nostalgia tours?

• To fully commit to them

• To perform only in small venues

• To avoid them entirely

• To draw a line and focus on credibility

What was the band's approach to rebuilding Heaven 17?

• Collaborating with new artists

• Focusing on electronic music

• Revisiting their original materials

• Using new materials and styles

How has technology impacted the way pop music is consumed, according to the band?

• It has increased the popularity of live performances

• It has reduced the quality of music

• It has decontextualized the age of music

• It has made music more accessible

What is the band's view on the current state of pop music?

• It is more innovative than ever

• It is losing its authenticity

• It is stuck in a cycle of nostalgia

• It is driven by marketing

What does the band believe is a positive outcome of the digital music era?

• A return to traditional music styles

• A breakdown of authenticity concerns

• Increased sales of physical albums

• A focus on live performances

What is the band's stance on innovation in music?

• They believe it is no longer possible

• They are indifferent to it

• They think it is essential and should be respected

• They feel it is overrated