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Tears Roll Down (Greatest Hits 82-92) by: Tears For Fears

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Rating: - Tears For Fears rocked in a surreal kind of way

This 1992 compilation was released shortly before Roland Olazabel's first TFF album release without long-time partner Curt Smith onboard (ie, the 'Elemental' album). It covers the first three Olazabel-Smith albums between 1983 and 1989, namely The Hurting, Songs From The Big Chair and The Seeds of Love.

For the general listener this adequately covers this body of work, however, twelve tracks is a little mean and they are not even listed chronologically, thus listeners can't really hear the long-term development of the TFF sound with any real meaning. Perhaps their best ever track, the gorgeous fluidic pop of The Hurting (the title track of their first album) is inexplicably missing. This was a 'lost' hit single that never materialised from the album, but was certainly one of their cornerstone pieces. However, a worthy and poppy reworking of the Tears Roll Down cut, especially made for the compilation (which was originally a bonus track on latter copies of The Seeds Of Love) represents the last time Olazabel and Smith worked together as a unit before splitting acrimoniously in 1991.

Nevertheless, gripes apart, this is a decent enough compilation which will introduce the first time TFF listener to the all their 1980's singles and a couple of album tracks thrown in, most of which are truly great and memorable songs. A decade on from this (and to celebrate 20 years since the release of Mad World in 1982),one hopes that this will eventually be replaced by a more contemporary compilation covering TFF's 1980's and 1990's releases, to include great songs such as Break It Down Again, Raul & The Kings of Spain plus material from their excellent Saturnine Martial & Lunatic album.

Rating: - Tears For Fears rocked in a surreal kind of way

This 1992 compilation was released shortly before Roland Olazabel's first TFF album release without long-time partner Curt Smith onboard (ie, the 'Elemental' album). It covers the first three Olazabel-Smith albums between 1983 and 1989, namely The Hurting, Songs From The Big Chair and The Seeds of Love.

For the general listener this adequately covers this body of work, however, twelve tracks is a little mean and they are not even listed chronologically, thus listeners can't really hear the long-term development of the TFF sound with any real meaning. Perhaps their best ever track, the gorgeous fluidic pop of The Hurting (the title track of their first album) is inexplicably missing. This was a 'lost' hit single that never materialised from the album, but was certainly one of their cornerstone pieces. However, a worthy and poppy reworking of the Tears Roll Down cut, especially made for the compilation (which was originally a bonus track on latter copies of The Seeds Of Love) represents the last time Olazabel and Smith worked together as a unit before splitting acrimoniously in 1990.

Nevertheless, gripes apart, this is a decent enough compilation which will introduce the first time TFF listener to the all their 1980's singles and a couple of album tracks thrown in, most of which are truly great and memorable songs. A decade on from this (and to celebrate 20 years since the release of Mad World in 1982),one hopes that this will eventually be replaced by a more contemporary compilation covering TFF's 1980's and 1990's releases, to include great songs such as Break It Down Again, Raul & The Kings of Spain plus material from their excellent Saturnine Martial & Lunatic album.

Rating: - What a cracking collection!

I first remember hearing Head Over Heels and Everyone Wants to Rule the World back in the mid-Eighties when first released, and they still sound as good as ever. Blending a distinct sound of keyboard and guitar, with thought-provoking, and at times, powerful lyrics, Tears For Fears really did produce a fine collection of songs on three great albums. Their sound was different, and at times, their songs moving. But the melodies, and Smith's soft, but at the same time, powerful voice, made their songs. This "best of" collection is brilliant, with a collection of songs I will never tire of. This is a collection of 12 fantastic songs which will have you hooked. Combining a number of powerful anthems such as Shout, to the more gentle, sensitive songs of I Believe, the album just roles from one great song to another. Eighties' classics such as Everybody Wants To Rule The World and Shout are really amazing tracks, catchy and yet thought-provoking. But the lesser known song titles and tracks don't disappoint - they are just as good. My favourite has to be Head Over Heels, with it's romantic lyrics and slow, dream-like music. With an amazing keyboard and guitar intro, it still sound's excellent even though I've listened to it loads! In fact, Change, Pale Shelter...they all have great intros! Each with a different sound and substance, but each introducing cool songs. But all the songs, with maybe the exception of Mother's Talk, are cracking! Despite having most of these tracks on 7", much to my annoyance, some are quite scratched now! I've had to get the CD so i can just sit back and listen to one after another and not let the crackles spoil some really excellent songs! A truly great band from the 80's, with a truly classic selection of songs on an album! Buy it - you won't be disappointed.

Rating: - Great 80`s Band

All their Singles and who can`t sing to Everybody Wants to Rule The World,Shout. Takes you back to the Wonderful 80`s where groups could actually write great tunes and play their instruments.

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