20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Tears for Fears - Tears for Fears

Tears Roll Down - Greatest Hits 1982 - 1992 - Tears For Fear ...

shall attempt to rectify in this review) but it does well to cover all but one of TFF?s singles between 1982 and 1992. With hindsight, Tears for Fears were a band that should never have had the success they did. Rising to prominence in 1982-1983, Curt Smith and Roland Orzabel seemed way too earnest to make it in a world dominated by the pop foppery of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet and Culture Club. They were always meant to be also-rans neither good-looking nor musically talented enough to make a lasting impression. And yet with a succession of appealingly crafted singles they eschewed ...

The Seeds Of Love - Tears For Fears

Okay, now I like Tears for Fears . I know they had really dodgey hairstyles, but it was the 80's and they never got as tonsorially nasty as A Flock Of Seagulls, so I forgive them. "Sowing The Seeds" was very Beatles, let's be honest, and I'm sure Paul McCartney would have been proud had he produced the song, but for me the key isn't in the actual music writing on this album, it's the singing. I found it to be quite disconcerting. The sheer strength and emotional range in the vocals are stunning, especially on the 'Track Of The Album' "Bad Man's Song". This has a fantastic bluesy feeling and the ease with which ...

The Hurting - Tears For Fears

a world where I was young and the most important thing in my life was music. This opinion is dedicated to Jill Murphy (details at the end) as Tears for Fears are still my favourite band, despite the passing of time, and the memories some of these songs evoke are simply the best. It may just be an album review to those reading, but it is a celebration of life to me. When I was about 8, I decided I was in love with Donny Osmond, then I moved on to John Travolta. When I was 17, I first saw Curt Smith from Tears for Fears and my whole life changed! He had these weird plaits at the back of his head and from then on, I would only go out with boys with the same haircut ...