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The Hurting — 1983
Tears for Fears
Released 1983Punk & New Wave
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A dark, synth-driven debut of childhood trauma. Sharp and acclaimed. A strong start. The 1983 record that made the case for Tears for Fears.
On vinyl: Second-hand copies circulate widely; a clean original can be better value than a new repress.
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