Their early work was a little too new wave for my taste. But when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor. In '87, Huey released this; Fore!, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip To Be Square". A song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity and the importance of trends. It's also a personal statement about the band itself.

Dr. Pavel, I'm CIA.

He wasn't alone.

Uh, you don't get to bring friends.

They are not my friends.

Don't worry, no charge for them.

And, why would I want them?

They were trying to grab ya prize. They work for the mercenary, the Masketta Man.

Bane?

Aye.

Get 'em on board, I'll call it in!

The flight plan I just filed with the agency lists me, my men, Dr. Pavel here, but only one of you. First one to talk gets to stay on my aircraft! Who paid you to grab Dr. Pavel? BANG He didn't fly so good! Who wants to try next? Tell me about Bane! Why does he wear the mask? A lotta loyalty for a hired gun!

Or perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man, before throwing him out of a plane.

At least you can talk, who are you?

It doesn't matter who we are. What matters is our plan. No one cared who I was 'til I put on the mask.

If I pull that off, will you die?

It would be extremely painful.

You're a big guy.

For you.

Was getting caught part of your plan?

Of course! Dr. Pavel refused our offer in favor of yours. We had to find out what he told you.

Nothing! I said nothing.

Well congratulations! You got yourselves caught!

Sir?

Now what's the next step of your master plan?

Crashing this plane... with no survivors!

Internal CIA monologue: No, this can't be happening! I'm in charge here!

Aaaaaahhhh! What are you doing?! Aaahhhhhhhh!

No! They expect one of us in the Wreckage Brother!

Have we started the fire?

Yes! The fire rises... calm down, doctor. Now's not the time for fear. That comes later.

Aaaaahhhh!!