Released 30 years ago
Saturnine Martial & Lunatic
Tears for Fears · 1996
78 min · 18 tracks · new wave
A contemplative blend of new wave and alternative rock, weaving intricate melodies with introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams Start here — This track opens the album with a haunting exploration of existential themes, setting a contemplative tone that resonates throughout the collection.
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Schrodinger’s Cat — A standout track that cleverly intertwines science and philosophy, showcasing the band's lyrical depth while maintaining a catchy melody.
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Tears Roll Down — This song encapsulates nostalgia and longing, effectively bridging the band's earlier style with their more mature sound present in this album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- introspective moments of reflection
- eclectic lyrical storytelling approach
- engaging for late-night listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation showcasing the band's evolution, not a major commercial success.
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Saturnine Martial & Lunatic is a compilation album that marks a transitional period for Tears for Fears, following the band's commercial peak in the late 1980s. After a hiatus and lineup changes, this collection reflects their evolving sound and artistic direction post the success of their previous albums like The Seeds of Love.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Duran Duran· The Cure
Tracklist
- 1 Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams Start here 6:21
- 2 The Big Chair 3:20
- 3 Schrodinger’s Cat 5:03
- 4 My Life in the Suicide Ranks 4:32
- 5 When in Love With a Blind Man 2:24
- 6 Pharaohs 3:41
- 7 Déjà-vu & the Sins of Science 6:24
- 8 The Marauders 4:08
- 9 Tears Roll Down 3:16
- 10 New Star 4:26
- 11 The Body Wah 5:19
- 12 Lord of Karma 4:41
- 13 Bloodletting Go 4:11
- 14 Always in the Past 4:38
- 15 Sea Song 3:51
- 16 Ashes to Ashes 4:31
- 17 Empire Building 2:49
- 18 The Way You Are 4:57
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Hats
The Blue Nile
Shares a similar introspective vibe with lush arrangements and existential lyrical themes.
Laughing Stock
Talk Talk
Explores abstract soundscapes and emotional depth, resonating with the surreal dreamlike quality.
Brilliant Trees
David Sylvian
Combines new wave textures with contemplative lyrics, echoing existential reflections in a haunting manner.
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