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 one of Tears for Fears's later high points.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World on Best Songs of the 1980s, Best 1980s Pop Songs
We don't reproduce full tracklists — only the songs from this record we've featured in our best-of lists.
More from Tears for Fears — where to go next
If you have Songs from the Big Chair, these are the Tears for Fears records worth reaching for next.
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Songs from the Big Chair1985 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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