Tears for Fears
6 songs or works across all MusicAtlas lists. Distinct recording versions remain separate.
About Tears for Fears
Tears for Fears developed from the partnership of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, who met in Bath and previously played in Graduate. The Hurting established an electronic pop approach, while Songs from the Big Chair expanded it with soul influences and international singles including Shout. The Seeds of Love added jazz and psychedelic textures. After a period apart, the pair reunited for Everybody Loves a Happy Ending.
Artist background sources
Tears for Fears - Concord artist biography
Orzabal/Smith identity, Bath/Graduate background, stylistic album development and reunion. Current-album wording, problematic early personnel/contract dates and personal psychological characterizations are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
All songs for this credit
Recording years are first-release years where available; * marks a reported year awaiting verification. Classical work dates are labeled comp., prem. or pub.. Open an entry for its date evidence and background. Artists sort without a leading "The"; composers sort by surname.
- (year unknown) Break It Down Again
- (1985) Everybody Wants to Rule the World
- (1985*) Head over Heels
- (1984*) Mother's Talk
- (1984*) Shout
- (year unknown) Sowing the Seeds of Love
Browse by year
1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.