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Tears for Fears

The most thoughtful and tuneful of any British synth pop group, with several international hits during the '80s.
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Album Highlights

  • The Seeds of Love
    Tears for Fears
    The Seeds of Love
  • Gold
    Tears for Fears
    Gold
  • The Hurting
    Tears for Fears
    The Hurting
  • Everybody Loves a Happy Ending
    Tears for Fears
    Everybody Loves a Happy …
  • The Tipping Point
    Tears for Fears
    The Tipping Point
  • Songs from the Big Chair
    Tears for Fears
    Songs from the Big Chai …
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Tears for Fears
photo credit: Frank Ockenfels

Tears for Fears - Artist Details

Active

1980s - 2020s

Formed

1981 in Bath, Somerset, England

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative/Indie Rock Contemporary Pop/Rock New Wave Punk/New Wave College Rock

Group Members

Roland Orzabal Curt Smith Ian Stanley Manny Elias
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