Guys, THIS is the perfect cathartic song. If you're having a bad day, got laid off, wrecked your car, whatever - just put this song on - as loud as you can handle it! Halfway through this song, you'll be singing at the top of your lungs: "SHOUT, SHOUT, LET IT ALL OUT..." By the end of the song, you've let it all out. It's amazing!
Yeah they took quite a break from each other. Roland released 2 albums under the Tears For Fears name without Curt. Elemental & Rauol and The Kings Of Spain. Curts solo albums didn't do too well sales wise. They reunited in 2003 i think , then released Everybody Loves A Happy Ending the next year. This song is like Alex said , adding something to it everytime the chorus came around. They are masters of adding layer on top of layer to build up a song. There's a lot more great music down this rabbit hole.
I was 25 when this was released. I was pretty much into Rush, Sabbath, UFO Etc at the time but heard this track and EWTRTW and bought the album. 38 years later I’m still a huge fan and have physical copies (some in several formats) of all their releases. Their writing, production, musicianship are beyond reproach. I’m going to throw out an under the radar track to check out, God’s Mistake on Raoul and the kings of Spain.
A&A, you’ll love their "Head Over “Heels", "Pale Shelter" and “Sowing The Seeds Of Love” and more!!!! I played their “Change”, “Pale Shelter” and “Mad World” on the radio station from their first album. edit- Alex you were digging those drums, so here's the personnel on Shout: Roland Orzabal - lead and harmony vocals, Yamaha DX7, Fairlight CMI, lead and rhythm guitar, synth bass, drum programming, LinnDrum programming; Curt Smith - lead, harmony and backing vocals; Ian Stanley - Hammond Organ, Prophet 5, Fairlight CMI. Chris Hughes - producer, drums; .Sandy McLelland - backing vocals.
I'm so glad that Alex who was raised by wolves, and Andy rejoining society after running away from his Amish family were introduced to this obscure classic! LOL
They are just but *_ONE_* of the great bands that embody the 80's. There are *_TONS_* more and I'm *_NOT_* talking *_AT ALL_* about the typical "mainstream Top 40" 80's bands and artists...
Head Over Heels always brings me back to the scenes they used it for in Donnie Darko. I usually get annoyed when people only recognize songs because they're from movies, but DD used music of that era very well.
Another perfect Monday reaction! Please hit the insanely brilliant "Head Over Heels" next! And please don't wait another 11 months before coming back to Tears for Fears!!!
The whole album "Songs From The Big Chair" is an 80s classic. "Head over Heels", "Everybody Wants to Rule the World ", "Mothers Talk", "Broken", "The Working Hour"...some of the best songs from that era in one album
It really never gets old. The lyric that always hits for me in this song is “I’d really love to break your heart.” Head Over Heels should be the next 😊
It's funny how, Head Over Heels seems to get overshadowed by, Shout, Everybody Wants to Rule the World, and Sowing the Seeds of Love. For me, the melody & lyrics on "Heels" are far catchier & more appealing. I listen to HOH, far more than the others. Just sayin. It will be interesting to see Andy & Alex's take, and which song(s) they prefer.
As a metalhead in the 80's, Tears for Fears was my guilty pleasure. Massive talent. The songwriting, the instrumentation, the vocal harmonies were brilliant. They helped shape and define the 80's sound. Songs From the Big Chair in 1985 was a huge album and IMO a masterpiece.
This song was actually bigger than "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" at first, and had strong crossover into different formats. It might have been danced to on 'Soul Train'! Nearly every song on their 1st 2 albums are superb!! I'm glad to say these guys are STILL making music and touring together!! One album that gets overlooked is "Elemental"!! Way more hits than misses on that, 2 of my favorites are 'Break It Down Again' and 'Goodnight Song"!
Goodnight Song is so good and Elemental just got hyped by Rick Beato. An incredible album but grunge killed many a great band. So excited I’m seeing them on June 24!!
Elemental is excellent!!! But it is only one of them on that album and must admit I didn’t know it for years and it didn’t matter. Actually on of their best albums.
@@annewoodard6803 True, but it's still officially a TTF album, it's under their name, how you find it, etc. Roland kept the name alive and it still sounds like TTF, not a different band.
This song is Timeless! When it came out in late '84/early '85, I liked it. Now, nearly 40 years on, it's still on my Playlist and I realise it's easily S-Tier. More Tears For Fears please.
The thing about this song (and really all of SFTBC) is you can hear it today for the first time and think it’s something newly released. Compare that to any song released in ‘47 to ‘85 and you know it’s from that era. Completely timeless and an all-time banger.
Tears for Fears is one of the best bands, they still sound as great now as they did in the 80s! Always loved Head Over Heels and their original version of Mad World, you guys should definitely check those out
I was 10 years old when this was released. I’ve got a memory of walking to my friends house (Manchester, UK) and I walked past a guy singing along to Shout, while he was working on his car. The sun was shining and all was well in my world, and his. Funny what sticks with you. Great track and great reaction 👍
This "Songs from the Big Chair" version of "Shout" was produced by Phil Collins. Phil also played drums on this track. TFF had recorded an earlier version of this. Definatly makes the road trip list!!
Actually these are electronic programmed drums. The video depicts a drummer but they recorded electronic. But Phil did produce Himself, Genesis, Eric Clapton, Howard Jones, Robert Plant and Frida from ABBA to mentioned a few. 🤯
My father is from 1943. He doesn't usually like music from after the 1970s (his music roots are bluegrass and American folk, Dad's American, I'm not) but some years ago he became a fan of Tears for Fears and he loves this song.
Guys it was TRULY a great time to be growing up in the 80s with all that incredible NEW music AND had all the great 60s and 70s music to choose from!!! It's actually sad that it's over- who would have guessed that it would be the last great music era? The music today is NOTHING like what we had then
The best example of a "slow burn" song. It just keeps getting better and better and better as it progresses! Favorite moment.....the one "without-come on" that's different from the rest of the song.
I`m not a big fan of 80`s music but in a decade of sugar-coated simplistic tunes Tears for Fears stood head & shoulders above the rest. Great song/writing, great production & great performance.
Blue Monday by New Order, Situation and Don’t Go by Yaz, West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, I Ran, Space Age Love Song and DNA by Flock of Seagulls, Addicted to Love and Simply Irresistible by Robert Palmer and on and on! Lots to love from the ‘80s brothers!
Back in those days my heavy metal heart wanted to ignore this band, but my ears said no. Good stuff! So fun to see you guys enjoy this. "Sowing the Seed of Love" is a nice one, too.
god i loved this song when it came out...huge life transitions for me at the time and this song played so well into the middle of that. so 80's. love how the song kept layering on as it continued
I keep having to remind myself that you guys were born around 2000, b/c otherwise, I'm thinking, How could you have _NOT_ heard this song. You guys need to do "Broken/Head Over Heels" from the same album. Head Over Heels was a hit and not played with Broken, but Broken leads right into Head Over Heels and both songs are _SO_ good. You should've just done their"Songs From the Big Chair" album. It's a masterpiece.
@@tristramcoffin926 Songs From The Big Chair is one of my favourite albums from the 80s. I Believe is one of the best songs on the album. Along with Everybody Wants to Rule The World it's my favourite song on the album.
When I was 25 years old I went on a week long trip across Michigan on a motorcycle with ny boyfriend driving it. We went to my hometown of Ludington Michigan and drove along the shoreline next to the miles of sandy beach and lake listening to this song with the wind blowing in my face and the sun glistening on the water. It is engrained in my mind how free we felt listening to this song and taking that drive next to the lake! I think I was born at the perfect time so I could enjoy all this great artists back then.
"Head Over Heels" made all the women squeal at their live shows, even just a few years ago. It's perfection. Also... yes, when we heard "Shout" for the first time in '85, we definitely asked, "wait... what the f*** is THIS?" It was anthemic in a new way... and still plays as such today.
Another awesome group and song from the '80's! Totally great song! Keep Jamin'!!! The late '70 and 80's Rock Bands ruled the Air Wave's! Rock On! 🤘🤟✊😖🤙💥🔥
Hi guys!!! Can't believe you just react to this great classic hit from Tears for Fears! 🙂 I recommend "Head over Heels" as another classic. Best regards from Chile!!
This is a song you could play for a grammar class, to demonstrate the importance of mood. By starting the chorus with an imperative ("Shout!"), and ending the verses with an infinitive ("You shouldn't have TO JUMP for joy," "I hope we live TO TELL the tale," and so on), they can slide from the infinitive, right onto the imperative. And that's how you get the overlap, and how it ends up sounding like, "You shouldn't have to, Shout! Shout!", and so on. It's a very, VERY slick move, from a lyrical standpoint. Pay attention in English class, kids, and maybe one day you can write a lyric this good.
Tears for Fears is simply timeless. "Head Over Heels", "Sowing the Seeds of Love', "Mad World", "Woman in Chains" and so many more. Great song writers/musicians and still touring and sounding amazing! Great reaction Gents!
Another great song from them 😊 Just like - Change, Pale Shelter, Mad World, The Hurting, Sowing The Seeds Of Love, Everybody Want To Rule The World., Head Over Heels, etc... 😉 🤘🏽
it's wonderful to me that andy's interpretation of "you shouldn't have to jump for joy" was that you shouldn't have to jump to reach joy and until watching this reaction my interpretation was you shouldn't need to jump because you're happy. i think andy's interpretation makes so much more sense in relation to the song. so thank you!
Saw them Live last summer. They still sound fantastic. Highly recommend “Sowing The Seeds Of Love”. Release in 1989, heavy Beatles Sgt. Pepper era influenced.
Congrats, guys. So hard to find anybody who's never heard Shout, or at least a snippet of the chorus. This song took them from unkown new wave cult darlings to mainstream superstars. This song was everywhere. Then Everybody Wants to Rule the World cemented it. T4F a great band, with great songwriting, production, vocals, instrumentation. Check out Year of the Knife, Elemental, Break It Down Again, Woman in Chains, Pale Shelter (from their less densely produced, but almost perfect, debut that made them cult darlings).
The production is brilliant as it always is with TFF. Enormous depth and so much to listen to beyond the vocals. You can lose yourself in the music and find something new every time.
Woman In Chains is a masterpiece. Head Over Heals is my favorite because it's sweet and hooky and funky and cool. Pale Shelter is haunting AF. Mad World is a must.
Head over Heals is a must from this release!!! Great reaction. Although I am a bigger fan of their first release The Hurting, I was a huge fan of Songs From the Big Chair as well!!! Thx for your review Great reaction!!❤
Their first album "The Hurting" is full of brilliant songs; including "Mad World" (you know, the one from "Donnie Darko"). ANY track from the album would be my next choice if I lived in your shoes. The entire album is about catharsis and healing the psychological damage done to us as children delivered through an '80s pop sensibility. 💗&✌from Australia
Well... The original Tears for Fears version of "Mad World" isn't used in "Donnie Darko". The haunting cover made by Gary Jules and Michael Andrews for the movie was.
Angsty teen of that era here.....this was my anthem! Between Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, and the Butthole Surfers, all moods were covered. I was sure the redundant chorus would be an issue for you guys, but I'm glad that was not the case. Check out Butthole Surfers "Blister in the Sun"
Gentlemen, you have just heard one of the BEST songs of the 80s! I remember driving in my car with this song blasting from my car cassette player. And I still love it, it's just that good! The whole "Songs From The Big Chair" album is stellar, IMHO.
I grew up in this time period, and really liked their stuff when I was a kid. It is funny hearing Alex's rating considering that on many occasions he's said that he doesn't care for the 80's music for various reasons. I can understand his criticism, because some bands used some techniques to death.
I had the pleasure of seeing them live last year. It was a fantastic concert, great stage show, great performances. They have an album out last year, so you should check it out.
This song is 80's production in all the right ways. It's funny to see the anti-80s Alex vibing the hardest on this song. I am also shocked that Alex didn't get tired of the chorus. I graduated from HS in 1985 and Tears for Fears were everywhere. I never owned a copy of "Songs From The Big Chair" on any medium and I have no clue why. This album is very much on my shopping list now. I think y'all ought to consider a Patreon album review. Roland Orzabal is a very underrated songwriter (for example "Mad World" covered expertly by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules for the movie Donnie Darko)
Guys, THIS is the perfect cathartic song. If you're having a bad day, got laid off, wrecked your car, whatever - just put this song on - as loud as you can handle it!
Halfway through this song, you'll be singing at the top of your lungs: "SHOUT, SHOUT, LET IT ALL OUT..."
By the end of the song, you've let it all out. It's amazing!
Absolutely perfect description! Many times this was my stress release song!
Na. Highway to hell. Or Red Barchetta
They did deep purple
This song is about being a patient in Primal Scream Therapy. John Lennon did it. No longer in practice, but idea at least makes sense.
Roland and Curt are still friends, still doing shows and still kicking ass; amazing singer/songwriter/musicians.
Apart from not speaking to each other for over a decade😎
Yeah they took quite a break from each other. Roland released 2 albums under the Tears For Fears name without Curt. Elemental & Rauol and The Kings Of Spain. Curts solo albums didn't do too well sales wise. They reunited in 2003 i think , then released Everybody Loves A Happy Ending the next year. This song is like Alex said , adding something to it everytime the chorus came around. They are masters of adding layer on top of layer to build up a song. There's a lot more great music down this rabbit hole.
Well worth chasing down tickets for after a killer last album.
@@rogerdaly6326 Raoul was a great look by Roland.
I was 25 when this was released. I was pretty much into Rush, Sabbath, UFO Etc at the time but heard this track and EWTRTW and bought the album. 38 years later I’m still a huge fan and have physical copies (some in several formats) of all their releases. Their writing, production, musicianship are beyond reproach. I’m going to throw out an under the radar track to check out, God’s Mistake on Raoul and the kings of Spain.
My mother taught the two boys back when they were six years old. They were best friends back then!
So cool!
Sounds like they are. What fun connection!
They are lovely men 💋🙏🏻❤
Wow!
From Bath?
"In violent times, you shouldnt have to sell your soul". Amen. Great reactions
They gave you life, and in return you gave them hell. I hope we live to tell the tale.
A&A, you’ll love their "Head Over “Heels", "Pale Shelter" and “Sowing The Seeds Of Love” and more!!!!
I played their “Change”, “Pale Shelter” and “Mad World” on the radio station from their first album. edit- Alex you were digging those drums, so here's the personnel on Shout: Roland Orzabal - lead and harmony vocals, Yamaha DX7, Fairlight CMI, lead and rhythm guitar, synth bass, drum programming, LinnDrum programming; Curt Smith - lead, harmony and backing vocals; Ian Stanley - Hammond Organ, Prophet 5, Fairlight CMI. Chris Hughes - producer, drums; .Sandy McLelland - backing vocals.
In 1985 this album was epic. Spent June driving all over Europe in a BMW 735 with this album blaring from the speakers.
Same deal for me, except driving around America.
@@magicbrownie1357 Same!
Yes yes!!
You devil you!
Also Mr. Mister?
I'm so glad that Alex who was raised by wolves, and Andy rejoining society after running away from his Amish family were introduced to this obscure classic! LOL
😂😂😂
Lol, at least in Andy's Amish household listening to Depeche Mode was permitted. Very progressive!😉
I didn't Know!😆
LOL that's hilarious!
I think that even wolves and Amish know this song
“Head Over Heels” is one of my favorite songs from Tears for Fears, these guys embody the entire 80’s, lol 👍
That's a very good way to put it. I love that one. So poppy and funky. Fun to sing along to.
They are just but *_ONE_* of the great bands that embody the 80's. There are *_TONS_* more and I'm *_NOT_* talking *_AT ALL_* about the typical "mainstream Top 40" 80's bands and artists...
Head Over Heels always brings me back to the scenes they used it for in Donnie Darko. I usually get annoyed when people only recognize songs because they're from movies, but DD used music of that era very well.
Their latest album “The Tipping Point” is BRILLIANT! Moved me like no album has in years. Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal are musical GENIUSES.
Another perfect Monday reaction! Please hit the insanely brilliant "Head Over Heels" next! And please don't wait another 11 months before coming back to Tears for Fears!!!
The whole album "Songs From The Big Chair" is an 80s classic. "Head over Heels", "Everybody Wants to Rule the World ", "Mothers Talk", "Broken", "The Working Hour"...some of the best songs from that era in one album
It really never gets old. The lyric that always hits for me in this song is “I’d really love to break your heart.” Head Over Heels should be the next 😊
They gave you lies and in return you gave them hell!
It's funny how, Head Over Heels seems to get overshadowed by, Shout, Everybody Wants to Rule the World, and Sowing the Seeds of Love. For me, the melody & lyrics on "Heels" are far catchier & more appealing. I listen to HOH, far more than the others. Just sayin.
It will be interesting to see Andy & Alex's take, and which song(s) they prefer.
As a metalhead in the 80's, Tears for Fears was my guilty pleasure. Massive talent. The songwriting, the instrumentation, the vocal harmonies were brilliant. They helped shape and define the 80's sound. Songs From the Big Chair in 1985 was a huge album and IMO a masterpiece.
True story from another 80’s metal fan.
Don't feel embarrassed about guilty pleasures. I know metalheads who like ABBA. 😏
Their debut album The Hurting is what made me fall in love with their music.
This entire album is just so darn good. And they even have other great albums, too. Next is "Head Over Heels."
Head over heals is insane. The polymelodies at the end are genius level.
Head over heels should be your next song to listen. Such a classic!!!
This song was actually bigger than "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" at first, and had strong crossover into different formats. It might have been danced to on 'Soul Train'! Nearly every song on their 1st 2 albums are superb!!
I'm glad to say these guys are STILL making music and touring together!! One album that gets overlooked is "Elemental"!! Way more hits than misses on that, 2 of my favorites are 'Break It Down Again' and 'Goodnight Song"!
Goodnight Song is so good and Elemental just got hyped by Rick Beato. An incredible album but grunge killed many a great band. So excited I’m seeing them on June 24!!
Elemental is excellent!!! But it is only one of them on that album and must admit I didn’t know it for years and it didn’t matter. Actually on of their best albums.
Curt Smith was t with the band on Elemental. It’s basically a Roland album, not a TFF album.
@@annewoodard6803 yep
@@annewoodard6803 True, but it's still officially a TTF album, it's under their name, how you find it, etc. Roland kept the name alive and it still sounds like TTF, not a different band.
This song is Timeless! When it came out in late '84/early '85, I liked it. Now, nearly 40 years on, it's still on my Playlist and I realise it's easily S-Tier. More Tears For Fears please.
Where have 40 years gone?
@@timwilson9900 I wish I knew. It's all going by so fast.
@@crucialtaunt5717 I just can't believe it's been 40 years since this came out. My mind is boggled.
@@timwilson9900 I can't believe this song sounds more modern than today.
The thing about this song (and really all of SFTBC) is you can hear it today for the first time and think it’s something newly released. Compare that to any song released in ‘47 to ‘85 and you know it’s from that era. Completely timeless and an all-time banger.
Tears for Fears is one of the best bands, they still sound as great now as they did in the 80s! Always loved Head Over Heels and their original version of Mad World, you guys should definitely check those out
I agree. They need to react to both of those songs.
This is a great song. Tears for Fears are a great band, and lyrically very accomplished. They didn't write trite pop songs.
I was 10 years old when this was released. I’ve got a memory of walking to my friends house (Manchester, UK) and I walked past a guy singing along to Shout, while he was working on his car. The sun was shining and all was well in my world, and his. Funny what sticks with you. Great track and great reaction 👍
This "Songs from the Big Chair" version of "Shout" was produced by Phil Collins. Phil also played drums on this track. TFF had recorded an earlier version of this.
Definatly makes the road trip list!!
I've loved this song for years and never knew that. Thanks for the info.
Nah, Phil's on the 3rd album. This is Manny Elias.
Not Phil Collins.
Actually these are electronic programmed drums. The video depicts a drummer but they recorded electronic. But Phil did produce Himself, Genesis, Eric Clapton, Howard Jones, Robert Plant and Frida from ABBA to mentioned a few. 🤯
nope, Chris Hughes - producer.
One of the best songs of the 80s.
"You shouldn't have to jump for joy" has always been one of my favorite lyrics ever. Totally smiled when you called it out.
The drumming was impeccable
Thank Phil Collins for that....😊
@@hollysmith9979 that's not Phil though...
@@jasonwilliams6005 oh I guess I read it wrong my bad....lol...can't believe everything you read...
My father is from 1943. He doesn't usually like music from after the 1970s (his music roots are bluegrass and American folk, Dad's American, I'm not) but some years ago he became a fan of Tears for Fears and he loves this song.
The song is basically one long crescendo. It just keeps building and building. Kinda like a shout!
Guys it was TRULY a great time to be growing up in the 80s with all that incredible NEW music AND had all the great 60s and 70s music to choose from!!! It's actually sad that it's over- who would have guessed that it would be the last great music era? The music today is NOTHING like what we had then
Sowing the seeds of love, mad world, everybody wants to rule world, woman in chains, break It down again.. so many great tracks
The best example of a "slow burn" song. It just keeps getting better and better and better as it progresses! Favorite moment.....the one "without-come on" that's different from the rest of the song.
I can't believe you're not reacting to the actual music video...its powerful! All their music videos are a must! ❤
The whole album is worthy of a full listen. Top 5 all time 80's album.
I`m not a big fan of 80`s music but in a decade of sugar-coated simplistic tunes Tears for Fears stood head & shoulders above the rest. Great song/writing, great production & great performance.
The 70s were Sooo much better than the 80s, IMHO.
Britain ruled the 80's for sure. Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, The Police, the list goes on
@@leighnapier4505Which part of the 70's, LOL? A lot of boring soft rock and disco rules the charts back then.
"Head Over Heals" and "Sowing the Seeds of Love" are both excellent songs from them that you should hit!
I agree with you. I never get tired of this song when I am listening to it. Its a whole vibe and then some.
Excellent! "Head Over Heels" would be my next choice.
The polyrhythms are just genius.
The entire first album "The Hurting" is really good.
It’s S-Tier
Blue Monday by New Order, Situation and Don’t Go by Yaz, West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, I Ran, Space Age Love Song and DNA by Flock of Seagulls, Addicted to Love and Simply Irresistible by Robert Palmer and on and on! Lots to love from the ‘80s brothers!
Yes to Space Age Love Song. That guitar riff!
Lots of great guitar riffs in that album!
Sowing the Seeds of Love is amazing.
Back in those days my heavy metal heart wanted to ignore this band, but my ears said no. Good stuff! So fun to see you guys enjoy this. "Sowing the Seed of Love" is a nice one, too.
Try listening to it since it came out and never getting tired of it. This is probably in my top 10 all time.
Definitely one of the best bands to come out of the 80’s and still going strong!
Head over heels, sowing the seeds of love. 😊
Loving the journey guys and how despite your initial reluctance you are hitting some 80's bangers in recent months :)
Keep up the great reacts.
Back in the day and still today, anytime tears for fears comes on the radio I have to crank it UP!!!!
god i loved this song when it came out...huge life transitions for me at the time and this song played so well into the middle of that. so 80's. love how the song kept layering on as it continued
When I was in my early 20s, I remember diving into a pool, super hot outside and this was on the boom box. Perfect moment and memory.
I keep having to remind myself that you guys were born around 2000, b/c otherwise, I'm thinking, How could you have _NOT_ heard this song. You guys need to do "Broken/Head Over Heels" from the same album. Head Over Heels was a hit and not played with Broken, but Broken leads right into Head Over Heels and both songs are _SO_ good. You should've just done their"Songs From the Big Chair" album. It's a masterpiece.
Mad World. Don't miss Mad World especially after Shout.
That whole album is amazing
Unpopular opinion. I Believe is severely underrated.
@@tristramcoffin926 Songs From The Big Chair is one of my favourite albums from the 80s. I Believe is one of the best songs on the album. Along with Everybody Wants to Rule The World it's my favourite song on the album.
It's not just an album from 1985. It IS 1985. This album and _Brothers In Arms._
When I was 25 years old I went on a week long trip across Michigan on a motorcycle with ny boyfriend driving it. We went to my hometown of Ludington Michigan and drove along the shoreline next to the miles of sandy beach and lake listening to this song with the wind blowing in my face and the sun glistening on the water. It is engrained in my mind how free we felt listening to this song and taking that drive next to the lake! I think I was born at the perfect time so I could enjoy all this great artists back then.
"Head Over Heels" made all the women squeal at their live shows, even just a few years ago. It's perfection.
Also... yes, when we heard "Shout" for the first time in '85, we definitely asked, "wait... what the f*** is THIS?" It was anthemic in a new way... and still plays as such today.
I concur... sowing the seeds of love is a must..... dam I miss the 80s.. Great work guys👍👍👍👍
Mothers talk is another good song by them, probably my favorite one.
Underated as hell imo
I like Mother’s Talk but I still can’t believe it was chosen as the first single, over the three monster hits off the album.
Another awesome group and song from the '80's! Totally great song! Keep Jamin'!!! The late '70 and 80's Rock Bands ruled the Air Wave's! Rock On! 🤘🤟✊😖🤙💥🔥
Their song Woman in Chains is really fricking good.
Mad World. Pale Shelter. The Hurting. ‘Nuff said.
This album is a must
The Big Chair
- Mothers Talk
- The Working Hour
- Broken/Head Over Heels/Listen
These are a Must listen, they’re also very diverse.
Hi guys!!!
Can't believe you just react to this great classic hit from Tears for Fears! 🙂
I recommend "Head over Heels" as another classic.
Best regards from Chile!!
This is a song you could play for a grammar class, to demonstrate the importance of mood.
By starting the chorus with an imperative ("Shout!"), and ending the verses with an infinitive ("You shouldn't have TO JUMP for joy," "I hope we live TO TELL the tale," and so on), they can slide from the infinitive, right onto the imperative.
And that's how you get the overlap, and how it ends up sounding like, "You shouldn't have to, Shout! Shout!", and so on.
It's a very, VERY slick move, from a lyrical standpoint.
Pay attention in English class, kids, and maybe one day you can write a lyric this good.
Tears for Fears is simply timeless. "Head Over Heels", "Sowing the Seeds of Love', "Mad World", "Woman in Chains" and so many more. Great song writers/musicians and still touring and sounding amazing! Great reaction Gents!
Sowing the Seeds of Love is absolutely necessary. Love this band.
It was "THE" song on radio and MTV back in the day. Great song for a beach drive. Well done A&A!
THEIR "MAD WORLD", " CHANGE" AND "SOWING THE SEEDS OF LOVE"👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
That is called musicianship.
I wasn't angsty teen when this song was released, but I could surely relate to it.
Shout surely stood the test of time. Greart reaction guys 🤟
Of all the great things about this track, the thing that sticks in my mind is the two guitar chimes at the end of the solo. Perfectly placed.
Tears for Fears - Mad World (My Favorite) - Head Over Heels - Sowing the Seeds of Love
Pale Shelter is a jam, should hit that next. 80s were the greatest!
This album shook up the 80$. Extremely popular. Progressive pop/rock never was played until this.
T4F “Head Over Heels” is one of the best crafted pop songs of the entire ‘80s.
Another great song from them 😊 Just like - Change, Pale Shelter, Mad World, The Hurting, Sowing The Seeds Of Love, Everybody Want To Rule The World., Head Over Heels, etc... 😉 🤘🏽
They are still crushing it in concert to this day.
‘Woman in Chains’ is unbelievably good!!
Mad World or Head Over Heels next. Great song. Relentless.
it's wonderful to me that andy's interpretation of "you shouldn't have to jump for joy" was that you shouldn't have to jump to reach joy and until watching this reaction my interpretation was you shouldn't need to jump because you're happy. i think andy's interpretation makes so much more sense in relation to the song. so thank you!
Saw them Live last summer. They still sound fantastic. Highly recommend “Sowing The Seeds Of Love”. Release in 1989, heavy Beatles Sgt. Pepper era influenced.
Shout is the call to arms that we all need right now.
Congrats, guys. So hard to find anybody who's never heard Shout, or at least a snippet of the chorus. This song took them from unkown new wave cult darlings to mainstream superstars. This song was everywhere. Then Everybody Wants to Rule the World cemented it. T4F a great band, with great songwriting, production, vocals, instrumentation. Check out Year of the Knife, Elemental, Break It Down Again, Woman in Chains, Pale Shelter (from their less densely produced, but almost perfect, debut that made them cult darlings).
"Change"
"Mad World"
"Head Over Heels"
"Sewing The Seeds Of Love"
This was a big hit in the mid 80’s in high school ! 👍
The production is brilliant as it always is with TFF. Enormous depth and so much to listen to beyond the vocals. You can lose yourself in the music and find something new every time.
Woman In Chains is a masterpiece. Head Over Heals is my favorite because it's sweet and hooky and funky and cool. Pale Shelter is haunting AF. Mad World is a must.
Change and Mad World! Favs
Head over Heals is a must from this release!!! Great reaction. Although I am a bigger fan of their first release The Hurting, I was a huge fan of Songs From the Big Chair as well!!! Thx for your review Great reaction!!❤
Their most recent album The Tipping Point is pure GENIUS…
Head Over Heels, Change, Pale Shelter are all good follow ups but, if you want the masterpiece Sowing The Seeds of Love.
The video is outstanding if you ever want to see it. Great song.
I was one of those angsty teens. 12 when this came out. Grateful for the amazing music I grew up with 🤘🏼🥰🎵
I'm glad you're wading into the 80s more-and-more. Still a lot to unpack there!! Classic choon.
Their first album "The Hurting" is full of brilliant songs; including "Mad World" (you know, the one from "Donnie Darko").
ANY track from the album would be my next choice if I lived in your shoes.
The entire album is about catharsis and healing the psychological damage done to us as children delivered through an '80s pop sensibility.
💗&✌from Australia
Well... The original Tears for Fears version of "Mad World" isn't used in "Donnie Darko". The haunting cover made by Gary Jules and Michael Andrews for the movie was.
Pale Shelter is my absolute favourite ❤
Angsty teen of that era here.....this was my anthem! Between Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, and the Butthole Surfers, all moods were covered.
I was sure the redundant chorus would be an issue for you guys, but I'm glad that was not the case.
Check out Butthole Surfers "Blister in the Sun"
I agree with most of what you wrote, but "Blister in the Sun" has to be the Violent Femmes version.
@@scottboswell6406 - My bad, you're right!
@@missosmommy Do the Butthole Surfers have their own version? I only know "Pepper".
@@scottboswell6406 - nope, I just got mixed up
1984 high school grad! This was one of our anthems! Such a Gen X song! I played it as loud as my factory car speakers would go!!!!!😂❤
Gentlemen, you have just heard one of the BEST songs of the 80s! I remember driving in my car with this song blasting from my car cassette player. And I still love it, it's just that good! The whole "Songs From The Big Chair" album is stellar, IMHO.
I grew up in this time period, and really liked their stuff when I was a kid. It is funny hearing Alex's rating considering that on many occasions he's said that he doesn't care for the 80's music for various reasons. I can understand his criticism, because some bands used some techniques to death.
I had the pleasure of seeing them live last year. It was a fantastic concert, great stage show, great performances. They have an album out last year, so you should check it out.
This song is 80's production in all the right ways. It's funny to see the anti-80s Alex vibing the hardest on this song. I am also shocked that Alex didn't get tired of the chorus. I graduated from HS in 1985 and Tears for Fears were everywhere. I never owned a copy of "Songs From The Big Chair" on any medium and I have no clue why. This album is very much on my shopping list now. I think y'all ought to consider a Patreon album review. Roland Orzabal is a very underrated songwriter (for example "Mad World" covered expertly by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules for the movie Donnie Darko)
I'm thinking a lot of us didn't get tired of the repetitive shout shout like in many songs is because the layering with the other vocals.