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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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