Firstly because there are few bands from Basildon that will make any classic pop list. Secondly, Enjoy the Silence is one of many decent pop singles the Mode have knocked out over the years. I first saw the veejo to this on MTV when MTV was exciting and important. At the time I was in the midst of my hip hop fascism and straight after MTV raps they showed this – largely featuring Dave Gahan walking around some hills in a crown naturally. The video, like the song, was totally different to what was around at the time and although I wouldn’t admit it, I loved its oddness. It’s a simple thing but no less inspiring for it and there is even a bird warbling in the background which is probably Alison Moyet from Southend. When Bas Vegas meets Southend there is only one outcome – pop gold.