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Gold

Tears for Fears · 2006

113 min · 24 tracks · new wave

A reflective collection of haunting melodies and poignant lyrics that encapsulate the essence of new wave.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective listening on quiet evenings
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • nostalgic anthems for introspective moments
  • haunting melodies for deep thought
  • two-halves that invite exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer upbeat, high-energy sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 8, 2006, 'Gold' marked a significant retrospective for Tears for Fears, celebrating their legacy after a decade-long hiatus. This album followed their previous studio effort, 'Raoul and the Kings of Spain' (1995), during a time when the duo was reconnecting with their audience and revisiting classic hits alongside new material.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Duran Duran· The Cure

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Mad World 3:32
  • 2 Pale Shelter 4:26
  • 3 Change 4:13
  • 4 The Way You Are 4:55
  • 5 Shout 6:31
  • 6 Everybody Wants to Rule the World 4:12
  • 7 Mothers Talk (U.S. remix) 4:13
  • 8 Head Over Heels 4:15
  • 9 Woman in Chains 6:30
  • 10 Sowing the Seeds of Love 6:17
  • 11 Advice for the Young at Heart 4:50
  • 12 Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down) 4:40

Disc 2

  • 1 Elemental 3:49
  • 2 Cold 5:04
  • 3 Break It Down Again 4:31
  • 4 New Star 4:26
  • 5 Raoul and the Kings of Spain 5:16
  • 6 God’s Mistake 3:48
  • 7 Closest Thing to Heaven 3:36
  • 8 Who Killed Tangerine? 5:32
  • 9 Call Me Mellow 3:37
  • 10 Secret World 5:05
  • 11 Floating Down the River (Once Again) 3:55
  • 12 Mad World (live) 5:43

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