Tears Roll Down (Greatest Hits 82–92)
Tears for Fears · 1992
59 min · 12 tracks · new wave
A quintessential collection of anthemic new wave tracks that blend emotional depth with polished production.
Why this album works
This compilation not only reinforced Tears for Fears' status in the new wave genre but also achieved commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart. The album features iconic tracks like 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World' and 'Shout,' which have continued to influence pop and rock music, becoming staples in various media and cultural references.
- Best for
- emotional reflective moments long immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on March 2, 1992, 'Tears Roll Down' marked a retrospective moment for Tears for Fears, encapsulating their most commercially successful decade. Following the critical acclaim of their previous albums, this greatest hits compilation came after a period of relative silence since their last studio album, 'The Seeds of Love' in 1989, and showcased the band's enduring popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· A Flock of Seagulls· Kim Wilde
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sowing the Seeds of Love 6:20
- 2 Everybody Wants to Rule the World Standout 4:11
- 3 Woman in Chains Standout 6:28
- 4 Shout Standout 6:33
- 5 Head Over Heels 4:14
- 6 Mad World 3:29
- 7 Pale Shelter 4:39
- 8 I Believe 4:50
- 9 Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down) 4:44
- 10 Mothers Talk 4:59
- 11 Change 3:54
- 12 Advice for the Young at Heart 4:54
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