Songs from the Big ChairTears for Fears
Pop · 1980s
Songs from the Big Chair — 1985
Tears for Fears
Released 1985Pop
Classic83247 Verdict
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Lush, ambitious synth-pop of real depth, home to 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World'. Polished and emotional. An 80s peak. Released in 1985, it's the kind of later record that serious fans treasure.
On vinyl: '80s originals are plentiful and usually affordable; reissues tend to be cleaner but pricier.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World on Best Songs of the 1980s, Best Songs of the 1980s
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