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Possibly the kitschiest band of the 1980s (as Joy Division was for the 1970s), Tears for Fears turned out a small treasury of well-crafted songs during their heyday and helped to define a genre that everybody recognises, but nobody can name. "John Hughes movie pop" comes close, but somebody should find something more apt. Tears Fall Down collects all their best and adds a scattering of good album cuts. The original albums will still hold some delights after this, but they won't be required listening. If you want more Tears for Fears, check out their strong, though under-appreciated, later work like 1996's Saturnine Martial & Lunatic. --Gavin McNett
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TEARS FOR FEARS Tears Roll Down - Greatest Hits 82-92 (1998 Colombian 12-track compilation CD picture sleeve with lyrics)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a solid collection of Tears For Fears from 1982-1992, and basically includes all the singles released from that era. The chronological order of the songs is somewhat odd since it keeps jumping from tracks from the 'Sowing the Seeds of Love' album to 'Songs from the Big Chair' and 'The Hurting'. There is also a non-album track, 'Laid So Low', which was released as a single after the 'Sowing the Seeds of Love' album and before the 'Elemental' album.
Finally, the USA compilation 'Shout: The Very Best of Tears for Fears' features all these songs, plus additional tracks from 'Elemental' all in chronological order, making it a more complete and attractive collection of singles if budget is not an issue. However, this is still a fine collection and a good introduction to the music of Tears For Fears.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I first remember hearing Head Over Heels and Everyone Wants to Rule the World back in the mid-Eighties when first released, and they still sound as good as ever. Blending a distinct sound of keyboard and guitar, with thought-provoking, and at times, powerful lyrics, Tears For Fears really did produce a fine collection of songs on three great albums. Their sound was different, and at times, their songs moving. But the melodies, and Smith's soft, but at the same time, powerful voice, made their songs. This "best of" collection is brilliant, with a collection of songs I will never tire of. This is a collection of 12 fantastic songs which will have you hooked. Combining a number of powerful anthems such as Shout, to the more gentle, sensitive songs of I Believe, the album just roles from one great song to another. Eighties' classics such as Everybody Wants To Rule The World and Shout are really amazing tracks, catchy and yet thought-provoking. But the lesser known song titles and tracks don't disappoint - they are just as good. My favourite has to be Head Over Heels, with it's romantic lyrics and slow, dream-like music. With an amazing keyboard and guitar intro, it still sound's excellent even though I've listened to it loads! In fact, Change, Pale Shelter...they all have great intros! Each with a different sound and substance, but each introducing cool songs. But all the songs, with maybe the exception of Mother's Talk, are cracking! Despite having most of these tracks on 7", much to my annoyance, some are quite scratched now! I've had to get the CD so i can just sit back and listen to one after another and not let the crackles spoil some really excellent songs! A truly great band from the 80's, with a truly classic selection of songs on an album! Buy it - you won't be disappointed.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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one of the most imaginative and seminal bands of the 80's,tears for fears created many near perfect electro pop records that have stood the test of time,its not often a duo who play fantastic music also has two outstanding vocalists aswell.its just a damn shame that it took gary jules's pretentious,awful cover of mad world to make people remember them.apart from depeche mode,pet shop boys and erasure tears for fears were the best of that scene.buy this now!
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Head over heels
I only actually wanted the one song ('Head Over Heels'), but having been given a two pound MP3 voucher from those nice Amazon people (but only redeemable against an album, and not... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Whatley
Too Much of a Good Thing
With so many five-star songs, this twelve-track greatest hits package is in danger of being too much of a good thing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nicholas Casley
One recommended download
As a TFF fan way back in the 80's when I was in elementary school. This British band is one of the major influence in my music. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Marlon
An excellent collection
I used to hammer my younger brothers vinyl copy of "The Hurting" but since that went the distance (how old does that make me feel ?! Read more
Published 16 months ago by DavyA
brilliant
A reminder that Tears for Fears did some great songs through the 80s, that do not sound dated. Strong resounding tunes. If they played live, I would go see.
Published 17 months ago by 80s fan
One of the best 80's band ever.
When i saw this album available i just could not stop myself from buying one of biggest selling acts from the 80's. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Nd Massey
No tears, the gems keep rolling!
My first introduction to Tears for Fears was definitely through the big songs 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World', 'Shout' and 'Sowing the Seeds of Love'. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. A. Dowds
Brilliant
"Everybody wants to rule the world" has always been my favourite record, so decided to buy this album. I remember when it won Record of the Year. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mik
Have No Fear!
TFF were an excellent band. Some might find them slightly grandiose in an '80s stadium way (in the same way that Simple Minds and U2 were) - but when it works (and that's most of... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Shark Sandwich
Groud Breaking Music even for the younger generation.
Despite the fact this album is really really 80's the music still sounds just as poignant today. Shout (a song I think is supposed to be about the cold war) is like visiting the... Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2009 by Mr. E. Barnes
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