Varèse Sarabande release, for the first time on CD, the original soundtrack to the 1985 movie Fletch. Changing identity more often than his underwear, Fletch is an investigative reporter working on a racy drug expose when he is given an outlandish proposition. To assassinate a strange businessman who wants to be killed so his wife will inherit more insurance. The wily Fletch senses a scam, and soon he's up to his byline in frame-ups, murder, police corruption and forbidden romance. It'll be the story of the year, if he can stay alive to meet his deadline...

I have to admit to not being a fan of either the movie Fletch, nor Chevy Chase, but the soundtrack is another thing altogether. It's got that instant '80s feel about it that, if you lived through that time, will drag you back there on a hugely satisfying nostalgic trip.

The album is peppered with pop tracks which really work well, as well as Harold Faltermeyer's score - which is instantly recognisable as a Faltermeyer collection of themes.

Certainly one worth adding to your collection if you're a fan of Faltermeyer's work as well as '80s pop tracks.

Track listing:

01. Bit By Bit (Theme From “Fletch”) (Performed by Stephanie Mills) (3:38)
02. Fletch, Get Outta Town (Performed by Dan Hartman) (4:11)
03. Running For Love (Performed by John Farnham) (2:54)
04. Name Of The Game (Performed by Dan Hartman) (6:02)
05. Fletch Theme (Performed by Harold Faltermeyer) (3:48)
06. A Letter To Both Sides (Performed by The Fixx) (3:20)
07. Is It Over (Performed by Kim Wilde) (3:52)
08. Diggin’ In (Performed by Harold Faltermeyer) (2:44)
09. Exotic Skates (Performed by Harold Faltermeyer) (3:00)
10. Running For Love (Instrumental) (Performed by Harold Faltermeyer) (2:44)

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Darren Rea