[Stu]

Alan Wilder added a lot, I agree, in terms of musicianship and studio work, but Ultra fared well with Tim Simenon's dirty, trip hop production and the inclusion of session musicians. And I love Exciter because it was a breath of fresh air. A more low key, sensual, minimalist electro Mode.

At the end of the day Gore is the primary songwriter and Dave & Anton Corbijn give the band it's image. Either of them three ditching any involvment would have been far worse.