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Tears for Fears - Songs from the Big Chair (1985)

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Embark on a nostalgic journey with Tears for Fears as their album "Songs from the Big Chair" brings you back to the heart of the 1980s. This iconic collection, released in 1990 by Island/Mercury/Polygram, features timeless tracks that defined the New Wave and Punk genres, such as the international smashes "Shout" and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World." With a total run time of 3378 seconds, the album is a quintessential piece of the era, recorded in stereo and mixed to perfection. It encompasses a blend of Pop, Alternative Rock, and Contemporary Christian sounds, showcased across 10 tracks that are as resonant today as they were at the album's release. Enjoy this classic addition to your music library, a testament to the enduring style and sound of Tears for Fears.

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Record LabelIsland/Mercury / Polygram

EAN0042282430021

eBay Product ID (ePID)3953457

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

Era1980s

Run Time3378 Sec

Release Year1990

FormatCD

FeaturesStudio Recording

GenrePop, Alternative, Rock, Contemporary Christian

TypeAlbum

StylePunk/New Wave, New Wave, Club/Dance

ArtistTears for Fears

Release TitleSongs from the Big Chair

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Recording ModeStereo

DistributionUniversal Music

Number of Tracks10

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States

Additional InformationThe duo's biggest record thanks to the international smashes "Shout" and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World."

ReviewsRanked #1 in Cmj's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1985in, "An Epic Album That Replaced the Band’S Synth-Pop with Some Jangly Guitars and a more Mature Sound.", 4 stars out of 5 -- "The album zeroed in on every angsty adolescent's desire to feel heroic, with a sound of spotlit, spacious sophistication plus anthemic choruses you'd bet your house on.", 3 stars (out of 5) - "...launched the 'duo' onto the world stage....were it not for the skyscraping 'Shout', the always-uplifting 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World' and the mighty 'Head Over Heels', this would possess museum value only...", Included in Cmj's List of "Top 25 College Radio Albums of All Time", 4 stars out of 5 -- "'Everybody Wants To Rule The World''s lens flare and Robert Wyatt homage 'I Believe' prove durable…"

Recording TypeMixed

Number of Audio ChannelsStereo

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by jonlou0
24 Nov, 2017
Tears for fears blast from the past
Wanted this cd for a while now , found this one was a bit worried as was very cheap , arrived this morning am delighted with it , well packaged and very good value , can’t wait to play it very loud in my car
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by zante2023
31 Jul, 2022
Not bad
Refurbished very well,but you can tell as the sound is a little dense.but worth it,for how much you pay.
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by miri_11
27 Nov, 2018
A must for all music collections.
What's not to love.Great cd.
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by polsurf29624
04 Mar, 2020
One of the all time great albums.A brilliant example of the music of its time but truly superb individual elements to everyntrack.
The classic album of the mid 1980s
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by booloo8
09 Aug, 2017
Music cd
Good quality and quick posting
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by annie-lam_0
09 Apr, 2020
Tears for Fears perfect recording
This recording gas given me so much pleasure. Needed to replace my stolen collection, no matter what the format.
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by kevinjt61
06 Oct, 2021
Great TFF work
TFF at their most sombre, a trait they excel at. Great songs and musicianship as normal.
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by stuarhenle-0
19 Apr, 2024
good title
good sound good songs
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by stavin-3918
27 Sep, 2024
cd
For the second time it is good value and a great cd
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by iapark7
10 Oct, 2018
top sound tracks
great item !!!!!!
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