80's Heroes - Tears For Fears & The Blue Nile

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The Hurting
1.  The Hurting by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "Fantastic debut from this duo from Bath that includes 'Mad World''Change''Pale Shelter' & 'Suffer The Children' singles,'Watch Me Bleed' & 'Memories Fade' being my ultimate faves. (1983)."
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A Walk Across the Rooftop
2.  A Walk Across the Rooftop by Blue Nile
The list author says:
  "A stunning debut from Paul Buchanan, Robert Bell & Paul Joseph Moore. Has since been acknowledged as a classic of the genre. 'Tinseltown In The Rain' & 'Easter Parade' are just pure class. (1984)"
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Songs From The Big Chair
3.  Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "Superb follow up at the height of their stardom, 'Shout''Everybody Wants To Rule... ''Head Over Heals''Mothers Talk' singles on this, but its 'The Working Hour' that steals the limelight for me (1985)"
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Hats
4.  Hats by Blue Nile
The list author says:
  "After a 6 year gap they release this and exceeded all expectation and charted at No.12. 'The Downtown Lights''Saturday Night''Headlights On The Parade' all truly great songs. (1989)."
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Downtown Lights [3" CD] [single]
5.  Downtown Lights [3" CD] [single] 
The list author says:
  "Included this as it contains the track 'The Wires Are Down' which should be included in a reissue of 'Hats' for the fans who missed it. Also includes instrumental 'Halfway To Paradise' (1989)"
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The Seeds of Love
6.  The Seeds of Love by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "Their best album which introduces Oleta Adams to the scene, 'Woman In Chains' my fave single of this year. 'Badmans Song''Famous Last Words''Seeds Of Love''Advice For The Young...' so uplifting.(1989)"
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Tears Roll Down (The Hits 1982-1992)
7.  Tears Roll Down (The Hits 1982-1992) by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "Curt & Roland fall out big time, so the record company gave us this which is helped by the new song 'Laid So Low(Tears Roll Down)'. A good retrospective of their first decade. (1992)"
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Elemental
8.  Elemental by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "First of 2 solo albums by Roland under the guise of TFF and had a few pops at his old mate with 'Fish Out Of Water' & 'Mr Pessimist'. 'Goodnight Song' is one of my favourite songs of this year (1993)"
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Soul on Board
9.  Soul on Board by Curt Smith
The list author says:
  "Curt's debut which does warrant better recognition, the really strong songs are 'Calling Out''Beautiful To Me' & 'Wonder Child'. This didn't chart at all here in the UK. (1993)."
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Raoul and the Kings of Spain
10.  Raoul and the Kings of Spain by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "All interest was lost in TFF at this point as this charted at 41 for 1 week. Its a great album with several quality songs. 'Humdrum And Humble''I Choose You' & 'Me & My Big Ideas' with Oleta. (1995)"
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Peace at Last
11.  Peace at Last by Blue Nile
The list author says:
  "We had to wait another 7 years for this 3rd album. Released on A&M with a view to crack America. 'Family Life''Tomorrow Morning' & 'Body & Soul' continue their unique sound. (1996)"
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Happiness [CD 1]
12.  Happiness [CD 1] by Blue Nile
The list author says:
  "Included this as it contains the 2 tracks 'Wish Me Well' & 'New York Man' which are unavailable elsewhere, so a must for the serious collector. (1996)"
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Saturnine Martial and Lunatic
13.  Saturnine Martial and Lunatic by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "Valuable edition to the TFF collection with some interesting b-sides and unreleased stuff. 'Bloodletting Go''Always In The Past''The Way You Are' & superb cover of Bowie's 'Ashes To Ashes' (1996)"
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Mayfield
14.  Mayfield by Mayfield
The list author says:
  "2nd album from Curt under the guise of Mayfield, a much stronger album than the patchy debut. 'Snow Hill' appears here first and 9 years later on 'Halfway Pleased' (1998)."
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Tomcats Screaming Outside
15.  Tomcats Screaming Outside by Roland Orzabal
The list author says:
  "Its as if Roland was saving all the best songs for his 1st official solo album. 'Low Life''For The Love Of Cain'DayBy DayBy Day...' & 'Ticket To The World' co-written with Alan Griffiths. (2000)"
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Public Face Private Face
16.  Public Face Private Face by Quiet City
The list author says:
  "Extremely rare disc of material from part time Blue Nile collaborator Nigel Thomas which has 2 tracks 'Due North' and 'Things That We Should Say' sung by Paul Buchanan, which are superb. (2002)."
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Aeroplane
17.  Aeroplane by Curt Smith
The list author says:
  "A rare EP of material by the achingly quiet Curt, 'Aeroplane' & 'Where Do I Go' are new songs along with 'Snow Hill' & a reworking of 'Pale Shelter' & 'Everybody Wants ...' (2000)."
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Everybody Loves a Happy Ending
18.  Everybody Loves a Happy Ending by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "Roland & Curt bury their differences and release the follow up to 'The Seeds Of Love' 15 years later! 'Closest Thing To Heaven''Who Killed Tangerine' are just class. (2004)"
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High
19.  High by Blue Nile
The list author says:
  "After 8 years this time we get album No.4, which is just as good as the others. 'I Would Never''Because Of Toledo' & 'High' lit up this particular year. (2004)."
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I Would Never
20.  I Would Never by Blue Nile
The list author says:
  "Another rare release, snap this up quickly before it disappears as it includes the debut single 'I Love This Life/The Second Act' which prequels the 'Walk Across The Rooftops' album. (2004)"
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She Saw the World
21.  She Saw the World by Blue Nile
The list author says:
  "This single was so rare before it was released! I tried to get a copy from my local record store upon release and they couldn't find it! Only available for vast sums on this site! (2004)"
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Secret World - Live Paris 2005 (CD & DVD)
22.  Secret World - Live Paris 2005 (CD & DVD) by Tears For Fears
The list author says:
  "This CD manages to capture the excitement of seeing the band 'live' again for the first time in 16 years, it was obvious they had lost none of their presence. Sad the UK didnt welcome them back.(2005)"
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Halfway, Pleased
23.  Halfway, Pleased by Curt Smith
The list author says:
  "At last these songs get a release as they've been around on Curt's website and in demo form for ages. 'Aeroplane' & 'Perfect Day' included. (2007)"
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Acting My Age
24.  Acting My Age by Graduate
The list author says:
  "Where it all began for childhood friends Roland and Curt, this is a re-release of their 1 and only album which includes all 21 tracks that they toured with at the time. (1981)"
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The Tree And The Bird And The Fish And The Bell
25.  The Tree And The Bird And The Fish And The Bell by Various
The list author says:
  "Superb collection of songs from Scottish artists, the Blue Nile's entry is the rarely heard gem 'Regret' which is a song recorded around 1985, so possibly left off  the debut album in 1983"
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