Tears for Fears
Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith's duo, behind 'Mad World', 'Shout' and 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World'. Big, anxious synth-pop with a psychedelic streak.
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About Tears for Fears
Tears for Fears formed in Bath, England, in 1981, with Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith taking their name from the primal therapy ideas of psychologist Arthur Janov. Their debut, The Hurting (1983), turned that interest in childhood pain into stark synth-pop. Songs from the Big Chair (1985) widened the sound into polished, guitar-heavy pop and made them a major act in the US as well as Britain.
The Seeds of Love (1989) went further still, toward Beatles-influenced psychedelia and soul. Smith left soon after, and Orzabal kept the name going alone through the 1990s. The pair reunited for Everybody Loves a Happy Ending (2004) and later released The Tipping Point (2022). Gary Jules's slowed-down cover of 'Mad World' for the film Donnie Darko gave that early song a second life.
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Is Tears for Fears playing any festivals?
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Is Tears for Fears on tour?
Yes. Tears for Fears has 3 shows listed, from London, UK on Aug 25, 2027 to London, UK on Aug 28, 2027.
What kind of music does Tears for Fears play?
Tears for Fears plays pop.
Who is in Tears for Fears?
Tears for Fears is Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal. Former members include Manny Elias, Ian Stanley and Oleta Adams.
When did Tears for Fears form?
Tears for Fears formed in Bath in 1981.
What was Tears for Fears's first album?
Tears for Fears's first album was The Hurting (1983). The latest is The Tipping Point (2022).