Everybody Loves a Happy Ending
Tears for Fears · 2004
62 min · 14 tracks · new wave
A rich tapestry of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics weaving through lush instrumentation and layered harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- melodic hooks for reflective moments
- introspective listening on quiet evenings
- uplifting anthems for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek aggressive, fast-paced sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Everybody Loves a Happy Ending' marked Tears for Fears' first studio album in nearly two decades, following their 1995 effort 'Raoul and the Kings of Spain'. This return showcased a rekindled partnership between Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, as they navigated a new era of musical exploration while revisiting their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Duran Duran· The Cure
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everybody Loves a Happy Ending 4:21
- 2 Closest Thing to Heaven 3:36
- 3 Call Me Mellow 3:39
- 4 Size of Sorrow 4:43
- 5 Who Killed Tangerine? 5:33
- 6 Quiet Ones 4:22
- 7 Who You Are 3:41
- 8 The Devil 3:31
- 9 Secret World 5:12
- 10 Killing With Kindness 5:25
- 11 Ladybird 4:50
- 12 Last Days on Earth 5:43
- 13 Pullin’ a Cloud 2:48
- 14 Out of Control 5:08
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