Songs from the Big Chair
Tears for Fears · 1985
74 min · 15 tracks · new wave
A vibrant fusion of synth-pop and rock that captures the zeitgeist of mid-1980s new wave.
Why this album works
The album reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart and spawned several hit singles, including 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World.' Its critical acclaim helped define the sound of the 1980s, influencing countless artists and cementing Tears for Fears as a significant cultural force.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys contemplative late-night vibes
- Context
- Songs from the Big Chair is Tears for Fears' second studio album, following their debut, The Hurting (1982). Released during a peak in their popularity, it solidified their status as leaders in the new wave movement, showcasing a more ambitious sound and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· A Flock of Seagulls· Kim Wilde
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shout Standout 6:33
- 2 The Working Hour 6:31
- 3 Everybody Wants to Rule the World Standout 4:11
- 4 Mothers Talk Standout 5:06
- 5 I Believe 4:54
- 6 Broken 2:38
- 7 Head Over Heels / Broken (live) 5:02
- 8 Listen 6:54
- 9 The Big Chair 3:21
- 10 Empire Building 2:52
- 11 The Marauders 4:16
- 12 Broken Revisited 5:16
- 13 The Conflict 4:05
- 14 Mothers Talk (U.S. remix) 4:13
- 15 Shout (U.S. remix) 8:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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