Shout: The Very Best of Tears for Fears
Tears for Fears · 2001
79 min · 17 tracks · new wave
A compelling blend of new wave synths and introspective lyrics capturing the essence of 80s pop angst.
Why this album works
This album serves as a critical retrospective, showcasing Tears for Fears' greatest hits that defined an era, including chart-toppers like 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World.' Its release helped introduce their music to a new generation, solidifying their legacy within the new wave movement and earning a place in numerous best-of lists.
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'Shout: The Very Best of Tears for Fears' arrives during a period when the band had been largely inactive since their last studio album in 1995. This compilation highlights their significant impact on the new wave genre during the 1980s, encapsulating a decade of commercial success and artistic experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· A Flock of Seagulls· Kim Wilde
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mad World Standout 3:34
- 2 Change 3:59
- 3 Pale Shelter 4:26
- 4 The Way You Are 4:55
- 5 Suffer the Children 3:51
- 6 Mothers Talk (US remix) 4:18
- 7 Shout Standout 6:32
- 8 Everybody Wants to Rule the World Standout 4:08
- 9 Head Over Heels 4:15
- 10 I Believe (A Soulful Re‐recording) 4:41
- 11 Sowing the Seeds of Love 5:44
- 12 Woman in Chains 6:28
- 13 Advice for the Young at Heart 4:44
- 14 Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down) 4:41
- 15 Break It Down Again 4:32
- 16 New Star (From the Movie Threesome) 4:27
- 17 Goodnight Song 3:52
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