Tears for Fears Talk The Tipping Point, Their First Album in 17 Years

[@clivejones5880]

Roland and Curt don't need to listen to or work with today's "experts", it should be the other way around. These lads have a track record that needs no explanation. Timeless and award-winning songs. Tears for Fears are one of the most important bands of the 80's.

[@franklee1205]

You got it ✌️😌☺️!!

[@MillerGenuineDraft1980]

Absolutely Correct!!! I love their 80’s music but I keep returning to Raoul And The Kings Of Spain (1995)

[@chevelle68100]

I agree. They can teach all the younger people a thing or two.

[@eucme9716]

Elemental and RATKOS are hands down the two most underrated albums from TFF. They are without question some of Roland's best work.

[@chevelle68100]

Agree. Roland is a force of nature when it comes to music and the poetry that are his lyrics, and his musical talent is stellar.

[@briand7946]

Yes and it’s a crime that they’re essentially hidden during their current live performances. Cold. Elemental. Goodnight song. Don’t drink the water. Me and my big ideas. Gods mistake. Brian Wilson said. Mr pessimist. In terms of their joint albums. Working hour. The hurting. Memories fade. Swords and knives.

[@seans.383]

Raoul especially is an insanely well written album

[@kimberlyhendren2097]

Best band, hands down. They had me at The Hurting back in the early 80's and still love them to this day, even more. Can't wait for the tour! Love you Roland and Curt!

[@LynnThomas-c5g]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christian1127]

Roland has aged like a fine wine. I just love these guys!

[@blessedandhappy3921]

TFF created some of the best music of the late 20th century period! Deep rich music with wonderful soulful harmonies. They have been on my playlist for 40 years and it never gets old. Thanks for the music fellas.

[@dirkwyse1609]

T4F

[@martinnewall5319]

Blessed.... TFF...still on my play list too ..👍👍...beautiful music..

[@Rupert14]

Roland, you don't look a bit like the bloke at the end of the Head Over Heels video. Much cooler look and l am deeply sorry for your recent life struggles. So glad you and Curt are still with us and making music!

[@LynnThomas-c5g]

❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kathrynchamberlin3405]

These two men have aged perfectly. Can’t wait to hear the full album. The first releases are excellent.

[@freedomofspeech766]

wondering how Curt has managed to keep his teeth in such perfect condition

[@Shadowx011]

@@freedomofspeech766veneers perhaps? 🧐

[@anthonyv1719]

"Shout" one of the most iconic songs ever.

[@simoping]

Awesome band. The Hurting a stunning album. Still relevant today . Curt and Roland thankyou.

[@darkstar-singularity]

I am glad they kept true to themselves

[@blessedandhappy3921]

Roland rocking the Gandolph the White look!

[@FucU4ever]

WE LOVE YOU GUYS!! KEEP ROCKING, WE ARE STILL HERE, STILL FOLLOWING YOU!!

[@johnpickett8533]

"This is the working hour we are paid by those who learn by our mistakes."

[@skyscraper14]

YES! The best track on "Songs from the Big Chair". Salute!

[@jasonwaite3610]

They are a class act, always have been, always will be.

[@ris4773]

You stayed authentic and as a fan, I appreciate that. That old saying, 'To thine own self be true,' certainly applies here. Thanks for decades of great music guys!

[@laniputt7714]

Curt & Roland hello from Lani in Chesapeake, Virginia. You look great. So happy to see you and can't wait to hear new music from you again.

[@andreflavell3453]

My favourite band . Underrated as their arrangements were outstanding. Thankyou for the years of joy guys

[@carlab.1225]

Timeless music! I'm in my 60's and can say from my prospective, without a doubt TEARS FOR FEARS is the Best Band Ever! Pure Genius and talent beyond measure! Love you guys! ❤ ❤ So excited as I await this album to come out next month!!!!!!! America loves you! ❤ ❤ ❤ 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🌎

[@hArtyTruffle]

There seems to be a much needed return to “soul food music” from great artists such as Roland and Curt. Long may it continue. ✨🙏✨

[@kierondarcy1213]

Kudo’s for you guys sticking to your guns, I grew up with your music still enjoyed very much.🙏🇦🇺

[@martyjames6204]

Love the new album. I wish the guy asking the questions could do so without talking longer than Kurt and Roland

[@southerngent716]

We have Sound Check VIP tickets for the July 11, 2023 concert in Franklin TN. Can't wait!!!

[@tonyparatore888]

Every artist should be left free to express his/her thoughts and emotions... That's when honest songs come out... Great going guys...

[@lindapiana3173]

Wonderful Roland ❤️

[@karenmiller1726]

Lovely music,Lovely guys,still listening to their music at almost 70yrs old

[@franklee1205]

WOW...! Simply red, holding back the years and Tears for Fears, woman and chains, are very reflective of an Era and of Personal hurt and pain, and coming of age, that touches everyone, classic Artistic personal gifts, True Art !!

[@russellbrooks6485]

I saw Tears for Fears live at the Hammersmith odeon back in 85/86 excellent gig loved the first two albums listened to sowing the seeds album but wasn’t my favourite but still a great album then lost touch like most 80s bands then as an old man now a track from Tears for Fears appeared on a track listing on my Amazon music and it’s from the new album and all of a sudden I am 16 again listened to the other tracks and this is going to be a fantastic album I didn’t even realise they got back together to make another album before this one which is also fantastic,I just wish I still had hair like Roland’s at my age.Keep on playing guys

[@johnflavin1602]

They sure look much differently now compared to the mid 80s.

[@CheezNrice4u]

So glad y’all will continue sowing the seeds of love. Grateful for this.

[@yvettemcandrew3511]

Great memories listening to their music! They will always be one of my favorite bands. 😊

[@lorelai-ye3vw]

I remember 2008 in a concert i n My city ,Lima- Perú, that was fantastic, i wish could see them again

[@unclebehi2097]

Excellent and well prepared interview. So far very impressed with three singles. can't wait to hear the whole album and see them in June :) Let's make it a top 10 album

[@imrazramzan102]

I can listen to their song “ rule the world “ all day

[@maureensawatzki7917]

Me too

[@judithtaylor716]

Planning on going to my first concern in at least 25 years to see TFF during this tour.

[@newfogo3414]

Manny Elias, Ian Stanley, Roland Orzabal, Curt Smith.

[@maxcohen13]

I love these guys. They just ooze honesty. Everything is genuine with them, there's nothing fake.

[@richardhart217]

This was incredible... Your work together has been so important to my life. I'm so glad you guys are doing another record. Everything you do has so much soul , emotion and melody. Seeds of Love was the soundtrack to my tour of north America back in 1989. I wore that cassette tape out literally while I was on the road drumming. Roland and Curt, thank you. You have touched so many people in this world with your gift. Roland, hearing about your childhood that was much like mine makes so much sense to me now. TFF music way back in the 80s really spoke to my heart. I could relate but didn't have a bit of the back story. Now I do. And I understand. Thank you for doing this interview Roland and Curt. And Roland thank you for being honest. You have really inspired me that no matter what life throws at you, the sun will shine again some day. The 3 songs I've heard thus far on this new album have been so beautiful and powerful. Hang tough.... Thank you....

[@rampageclover9788]

Love the new look guys

[@thedar7164]

Legends. period.

[@michellerene951]

Omg they were a huge part of my teen years in the early to mid 80s. Loved their music, even today. Great memories!

[@yvonnewiemann493]

I have loved this band since the 80's when I was a teen and still love them now in my golden years? I love all their music and so excited that they are touring this year. Looking forward to seeing them in Houston Tx this May!

[@pammyb1316]

Cant wait to see them in June! These guys were a part of my soundtrack in my teenage years! Love these guys!!❤

[@rosshallworth6578]

💯

[@nigelcandelent9303]

Completely agree Kimberly. The Hurting was groundbreaking and having seen them live in the eighties when they toured the hurting album im so excited to see them live again over 30 years later at Powderham in Devon in July...cant wait....love the new tracks

[@teawanga]

Wow how exciting is this ? a new tears for fears album , so great these guys are back together, ruddy marvelous

[@champflowahbomb7630]

I listen to TFF songs every day

[@waltervalenca8757]

AWESOME band. Brasil is ready for your next concert, just come. I'm a JAZZ guitarist. But I really love Tears for Fears.

[@brankocernik8384]

It's fantastic to see TFF being TFF that's what makes you Guys great . Love the music !!

[@deborahray4568]

I wish Roland would speak more about the Astrological aspects of this time. He's no nutter...he's very in tune. This world is changing so rapidly.

[@stephenanthonythomas3533]

Yeah he pulled those transits out effortlessly. He knows what's going on.

[@JoeyLevenson]

I’m so sad that they don’t like their last few singles, because I love “I love you but I’m lost.” I think it’s a quite modern sounding Tears for Fears record and is probably one of my favorite songs they’ve ever done. I was hoping we could get a live version of it sooner or later but I guess that’s not in the cards. Still great that they’re back.

[@anthonykellum9501]

Seeds of love was my favorite album.

[@daviddecker5780]

These guys are epic

[@erichloehr5992]

They get so much more interesting as the grow older, a lot of brilliant insights in this interview

[@jasonatkinson2280]

The definition of creative genius.

[@genniejefferson6588]

I have your CD from back in the day. Absolutely love it. Music is beautiful.

[@daisynicole656]

Love them so much! Can’t wait to see them on tour!

[@garybarton9361]

Legends

[@armen7932]

Can't wait to see them in May!

[@gingerblair2932]

I've always loved you guys&always will! Thank-you for giving us more!

[@wwonka52]

So thankful I found this just now! My favorite band for so many years, Thank You.

[@velvetvargas2217]

Ambos con el cabello blanco. Los amo desde siempre.

[@skyscraper14]

How important is TFF in my life? I drove through Bath en route to Wales and my first thought after noticing how beautiful the city was, "So, this is where Tears For Fears is from." Been a fan since the start and I still contend The Hurting is their best album by far, but Woman in Chains is one of the best songs EVER. Seen them twice (Big Chair and Seeds of Love tours). Own all their albums and as soon as I heard this one was forthcoming, I instantly put it on my Amazon wish list. I can't wait!

[@henveee]

first three albums are all classics maybe all 10s

[@chrismartineson461]

Great to see you guys together! Thank you for all your wonderful music.

[@carlab.1225]

I sooo love TEARS FOR FEARS - always and forever!!!❤️

[@ronmahler889]

Together- they’ve never made a “bad” album. ELAGE was brilliant. I have every confidence that The Topping Point will be another great album. I just we would have had more albums (even one) over the past 17 years. These guys are very deep and artist and sometimes when you put people like that in the same room, there can be creative tension (not to mention the personal stuff thrown in). Their concert in Orillia ON Canada- af Xasino Rama in Sept 2015 was one of the best from them that I’ve seen… Stick around a little while longer guys…

[@vibefrequencyable]

As a progressive rock and fusion fan...loving long songs. crazy time signatures, lush uses of mellotron, moogs, other synths...melody..jazz and classical influences. I can speak for many of us. Roughly only 2 pop bands unanimously command respect in these circles. The Beatles...and TFF. IM still waiting on a concept album. I'm sure Roland and Curt could create one based on their life long experiences. Hardships. Songs from the Big Chair seemed to almost fit the bill...but now these geniuses of melody and popular sensibilities have seen more... Id love to hear their story through a continuity of musical interpretation.

[@halevirginia9523]

The Hurting was their concept album

[@vibefrequencyable]

@@halevirginia9523 kind of?

[@jomaka]

Listen to 'The Seeds of Love'. Phenomenal.

[@progmeup]

Raoul and the Kings of Spain is pretty conceptual. Actually, all their albums have threads and themes running through them. To your list, I'd add Talk Talk, who morphed from a pop band into something very different.

[@vibefrequencyable]

@@progmeup i will give a listen...thnx

[@cybertaiga9534]

Lovely interview. Best wishes to TFF on their latest album. Hope it reaches out to as many people as possible far and wide. I also felt all this time that The Hurting was the only true conceptual TFF album. May the stars align and the Universe conspire for both Roland and Curt. Wish them the best of health and everlasting happiness.

[@jeffastley5235]

It’s great to see they’re both able to agree on what they like. Especially as they’ve gotten older. TFF music never gets old and the new stuff seems to have that same quality. Really wish Pittsburgh would have been on the tour list.

[@steini6771]

The 1990 Santa Barbara live Concert. Whoooooa -

[@roncrabb]

Such a great interview. Insightful questions, giving the guys the opportunity to answer honestly and think, as they always have done, about the right answer the question deserved. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Thanks!

[@quicksite]

Agree. The interview questions were deep and them gave them lots of space.

[@jaysmith6836]

I can't wait to hear this new album, it's no secret that this has taken a long time to make it work as a collaboration but 'I believe that the hurting' part 2 will be worth the 40 year wait :)

[@Tataonmusic]

Love this band I hope they came to Italy and sing a long!

[@Esl4974]

Grandes Tears for Fears!!!! Su música llega al Alma y te transmite paz y serenidad

[@tammydommel3039]

Most modest guys, their music was so influencial, I can't imagine them putting more soul into it. Has to be epic.

[@MonoLith2049]

The reason why their music has stood the test of time compared to other 80's hands is quite simply, they didn't try to sound contemporary

[@MattsBaseballWorld]

Thanks for the album guys, just LOVE these songs, they go down like butter!

[@OrangeSands]

wish they could tour in japan. 😭 would love to meet them before i miss the chance to.

[@viviancandelario4766]

Very thoughtful and respectful interview! Loved the questions and TFF honest responses. And yes, music that has their quality will stand the test of time!

[@ralphsmith3529]

This band has remade itself big time! The Tipping Point is the best thing I have heard from them in years! Totally brilliant!

[@Twinguin]

I really love the idea of releasing a complete album instead of "just some singles". Cannot wait to hear it in full, in proper order.

[@70sladyalways25]

Great interview! I am looking forward to seeing them in May. I think it will be a unique and memorable concert.

[@stevehealy7504]

Saw the guys at Bleinham Place, absolutely knocked it out of the park even with a certain member having a serious cold.

[@wynterwarde6302]

Thank you for being true to your selves

[@chrisyoungblood1421]

Great interview! I don’t necessarily believe this will be the final album from Tears For Fears, but I think a lot of the future hinges on successful this album is. I don’t expect to see it on Billboard Top 10 but I think it’ll do fairly well. They seem quite pleased with it and only having heard 3 of the tracks I’m quite optimistic about it. I’ve got my tickets for the tour as well in June!

[@kimberlyhendren2097]

I have my June tickets too! Hoping it's not the last album! They're the best.

[@somewhereinthemidwest9827]

There’s no reason why they can’t be album of the year.💯

[@danioli2000]

"Stay" is out too. Its on the 2017 compilation, it's great

[@progmeup]

@@danioli2000 And "Please Be Happy" was thrown out as a demo sung by Roland a few years ago, but the album version will now be sung by Curt.

[@theartist124]

What a great and respectful interview with a couple great artists! (so much great music)

[@SurlyInsomniac]

17 years? Funny how time flies.

[@veronicapaubletti8568]

Genios!!

[@veronicasmith1147]

Have loved you since the 80s hope you come to Ireland on the tour💚💚💚💚

[@OgãMoisésDOxalá]

São meus ídolos! Mesmo não entendo o idioma fico satisfeito em poder vê-los em uma Live falando de suas trajetória! Saudades do Hollywood Rock no Rio de Janeiro onde eu estava presente! Abraços T4F!

[@Mister006]

I don't think there's been a team of two equals like Curt Roland, Roland Curt . They are BOTH responsible for the success of Tears for Fears, and they are BOTH extraordinary songwriters. I'm glad they found their voice again, and didn't let the idiots that could only try to compress them into a quality that includes their own work from long ago.

[@franklee1205]

The Hurting was where it started, Pale shelter, Song From the Big chair definaly the kicker

[@ANOSINCRIVEIS1973]

such an amazing band!!!..

[@johnpickett8533]

Your music is incredible guys!! You're so freakin talented. Make music " you love" ....don't search for a " hit"...

[@quicksite]

Really cool to see how they've both grown and fascinating to hear Curt describing how it was their manager who was pushing them apart. Is this Paul King whom Roland references in Elemental's "COLD" or someone else? But the present tense conversation here just seems more evolved (no it's NOT a refresh of "Woman in Chains", that was about Domestic Violence; this new song is about giving women power). You just want to cheer how they trusted their inner guidance deciding no, they didn't like their hit-chasing material. They're both very expressive and seem well balanced, they know what they want.

[@progmeup]

Yes, Paul King was their manager in the 80s.

[@TipoF129B]

Great interview! Thoughtful questions! Await album with anticipation, and my 7th TFF concert West Palm Beach in June. My fave band, thank you Roland, thank you Curt.

[@adrianamedeiros7463]

I ❤️ Tears for Fears!

[@zandern9489]

Many thanks to you for the video and most respectfully to ROLAND AND CURT. Roland’s analogy of the book ends/full circle is on a personal level for me since their music was a major part of the soundtrack of my life at that time during the 80’s. Now as we have grown older I once again look to my lyrical hero’s to assist in my emotional expression, realizing once again I’m not completely alone in this journey called life. Thank you both for making another album🤘 Can’t wait to see you June! (Kids are jealous but maybe I’ll get them some merch 😂)

[@royautosymusica]

Great interview, well documented questions and awesome rhythm. So insightful answers...

[@DMills-un1tl]

I hate that media today doesn't view those of us past 50 as "relevant" any longer when, in fact, we are their original fans and have the money. I have already purchased the album on "the" iTunes.

[@tomsiebert1941]

Interesting information here. Pleased to see the collaborative spirit. Can't wait for this new album. One of my all-time favorite bands, two terrific songwriters.

[@mjm5081]

✌ ❤ 🎶 🌎 👏 Roland and Curt

[@markleaning107]

I'm really glad there back its been too long. Iv been a fan since they started collected all there stuff there so different from most of the other pap what's called music

[@celineboyet8527]

Mon groupe préféré depuis leur début .. on a grandi ensemble, on vieillit ensemble 💫✨