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The HurtingTears for Fears
Punk & New Wave · 1980s
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. Top of their ranked list for a reason — start here.
On vinyl: The original pressing is often easy to find second-hand in good condition.
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