FIRST TIME HEARING Tears For Fears - Mad World REACTION

FIRST TIME HEARING Tears For Fears - Mad World REACTION
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[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their '"Sowing the Seeds of Love", "Change" and "Pale Shelter" !!!

[@nathanlindahl8336]

Sowing the seeds is my favorite song of there’s!

[@susanpeters5392]

Yes all brill

[@TahoeNevada]

Sowing… is the best Beatles song the Beatles never wrote! 😂

[@trudieristich795]

I love you for saying those songs No one asks for any of those I love Them all

[@georgea350]

Have they done women in chains ?

[@andymageen5308]

Tears for Fears were the ultimate Eighties Brit Pop band, their arrangements were hugely influential both at the time and after. ✌️

[@paulsheedy4650]

Ok. Who else was singing along to this? This is one of my all time favourite 80's tunes. That deep background hum, then the drums kick in and the horns. A magnificently constructed piece of moody pop. God I love this song. Thankyou to you all who suggested this. Cheers, Paul.😀📀👍❤️

[@schubertuk]

This "Tears for Fears" version is the original - written by Roland & sung by Curtis. And it did well - but it arguably became more famous when covered by Gary Jules (on solo piano) in 2001 - and used in the film Donny Darko. MTV seemed to have it on repeat for ages...

[@paulsheedy4650]

@@schubertuk It's a brilliant rendition and one I like to listen to in the dark, to be fully immersed in.👍

[@briansmith48]

Another good cover of this song is by Post Modern Jukebox. Sung Haley Joe Reinhardt with Shakes the clown.

[@ginnymurray1869]

One of my all time favorites too.

[@pastorofmuppets22]

Hey buddy...if you like this song, check out a cover of it by a girl named Cody Frost. You can thank me later 😊

[@maryvallas772]

Normally, I don't like covers of songs, but Gary Jules did a cover of this song for the movie Donnie Darko that is really haunting and beautiful.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

I love that version. It really really touches my heart. So sad. But so good.

[@willahelmpowers4835]

Maybe they'll watch it on their movie reaction channel sometime, if they haven't seen it before. If they do I hope they watch the theatrical version. I like Tears for Fears but really like the Movie cover version of this song much more.

[@jimglaze6577]

Gary Jules did for this song what David Dramen did for Sound of Silence. I hope Amber and Jay find it…

[@nikolatesla5553]

I love that version. Hated the movie though.

[@bencracknellCA]

They're both very different but very good versions of the same song

[@jasonsprecher5118]

“Sowing the seeds of love” is the next one you should check out. One of best songs. Some Beatles influence in it,purposefully.

[@amishgirl1000]

The Genius of Tears for Fears

[@Kiernan5]

Many people interpret the line about "The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I ever had" as meaning the singer has thoughts of suicide, but according to Roland Orzabal, who wrote the lyrics, it relates to the psychologist Arthur Janov's idea that our most dramatic dreams release the most tension. So, the guy in the song isn't necessarily looking to die - he wakes up from morbid, lucid dreams feeling better.

[@srldwg]

Thank you for clarifying this!

[@geoffrobbins1000]

Ambers reaction to those lines at 5.13

[@88feji]

I usually feel terrible after having a stressful depressive dream .... so I have to disagree with Janov's thoughts ...

[@michaelparsons5299]

The other singer's name is "Roland Orzabal." He is generally the lead singer. However, "Curt Smith" also takes lead in many songs and they certainly compliment each other beautifully. The song; "Sowing the Seeds of Love" is must for you guys at some point!

[@btgiv6009]

Why the scare quotes? Are those not really their names? //shrug//

[@snowdoll3778]

def sowing seeds of love !

[@lela7252]

Roland’s voice is so strong

[@221b-Maker-Street]

In most of TFF's major hits, the lead singer is Curt Smith. Also, if you asked anyone here in the UK who the singer from TFF is, they'd most likely say Curt over Roland. I like both their voices for different reasons and yes, they complement each very well indeed.

[@michaelparsons5299]

@@221b-Maker-Street It's just an opinion mate. So you can have yours too! 👌

[@Shrykespeare]

TFF is a very underrated group, and their latest album (2022) is phenomenal. IF you want to continue down this road, I would recommend "The Tipping Point" or "Rivers of Mercy" from their just-released album. "Change", "Mothers Talk", and "Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down)" are also phenomenal songs. Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal's voices just mesh so perfectly, and that hasn't changed since the 80s.

[@woodyheywood8792]

"Breaking the man" is really good as well.

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

I'd argue though the best album produced by them was when Roland was solo, Elemental.

[@samjones2439]

There purpose is not to play current material

[@LJW55]

Why do people say they were "underrated"? I was living in the UK (London) early to mid 80's and they were HUGE on radio and TV... And still have a HUGE following... This song was released in 1982 and started a new dance craze in the London clubs copying Rolonds dance moves that he was performing out on the jetty for this Video.

[@realbser1956]

@@LJW55 agreed! They were anything BUT, overrated.

[@russellbell1752]

In the chorus the words "The dreams for which I am dying are the best I have ever had" reinforces the dark undertone of the song.

[@davidhowell7279]

The dreams 'in which', not 'for which'. Difference is dying for something compared to dying in something.

[@joanplavier486]

IMO, the album 'The Hurting' is one of the best albums of the 80's. Saw theses guys on tour with Blondie; they were excellent 🤩

[@TahoeNevada]

I saw them with Garbage last year!

[@stevebills5716]

One of the best of all time IMHO 🙂

[@ehrsusan]

😅😅😅😅😅😅9😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@ehrsusan]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@ehrsusan]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@kbusby4824]

Adam Lambert sang an awesome cover of this song when he was on American Idol. He definitely captured the dark broodiness of the original.

[@collinpillow4066]

Absolutely! It took me a while before I realized it was the same song but Adam made it his own.

[@jalkabre5904]

I like Post Modern Jukebox (PMJ) with Puddles Pitty Party & Haley Reinhart's version too.

[@rhondareadman]

I love Adam Lambert…. His voice is fantastic! When I hear this song now I think of him too… new cover album 🤗🤩

[@jackie_jrml]

Yes!! It was very very good!

[@kbusby4824]

@@davidadams5280 You are likely thinking of the Michael Andrews version from the movie Donnie Darko.

[@xoxxobob61]

THIS is the Tears For Fears I grew up with before they had their huge Pop hits like " Shout" & "Everybody Wants to Rule the World". This is from their first Album "The Hurting" which has a lot of great songs on it like " Pale Shelter" and "Change".

[@tracyharris2617]

🖤

[@firecracker187]

Agreed… the only time anyone likes Jules version better than this version is because they saw it in donnie darko, make no mistake.. gary jules cover is amazing.. but it's almost a different song, and so it doesn't compare to the original

[@bryanCJC2105]

They are so underrated. They are truly one of the best and most innovative and influential bands of the 80s. I am a huge Depeche Mode fan but I am also just as big a fan of Tears For Fears. To me, they're equally as impressive, creative, and with something important to say. I wish they got the same attention that DM has.

[@RandomJane104]

Me too. I love DM but I was in love with TFF first.

[@kevinl2578]

​​​​​@@abelardojeda there underated because they dont get the recognition they deserve or radio play the catalog of music they have built is ridiculous and unmatched so when people say that that's what I believe they mean, there pretty much all I listen to so I believe the same thing there underated for sure!

[@221b-Maker-Street]

As (likewise - fistbump!) a massive fan of both, DM have been far more consistent in terms of output and also have a far more extensive back catalogue than TFF does. Also, once DM broke through in the USA around the Rose Bowl concert, they ironically became far more successful in the States - and Europe of course - than they ever really were here in the UK. Here, people _still_ just associate them with IJCGE 🙄and would struggle to name another DM track, where most general music fans of a similar age here, would definitely know more than one TFF song.

[@bryanCJC2105]

@@221b-Maker-Street That's interesting. I have to say that DM's first album "Speak and Spell" is a favorite. It's the most "fun" and danceable DM album. Vince Clarke was still part of DM and writing their songs.

[@jelly-baby]

My underrated bingo card is filling up nicely

[@vanessalucas4760]

Man, this is one of my favourite Tears For Fears songs. And when you ask us to give our interpretation of the song and its music video, that really made me think. Looking at the lyrics firstly, it's pretty much someone who struggles with severe depression observing the everyday lives of everyone around him. In the music video, Curt Smith is singing from the perspective of this person, and looking out the window at Roland Orzabal, who is dancing and having fun. Cannot wait for you guys to react to "Sowing The Seeds Of Love", another of my favourite TFF songs!

[@joshjacobs3906]

Head Over Heels is such a beautiful song...my favorite Tears For Fears track. Happy Easter 🐣 fam!!! Peace from PA ✌️

[@gandhialwaysleavesanonion679]

Head over heels is my favorite too:) I think they've done that one too

[@kbusby4824]

Same.

[@teknikel]

They’ve done it already.

[@joshjacobs3906]

I'm aware...just sharing my favorite Tears tune✌️

[@jeffmorse645]

Mine as well. Love the video too.

[@DorkThink]

Love them to this day, we Gen X'rs pass the good stuff to our Zoomers so it'll never die. This band is one of the important ones. ✨

[@marieaug9322]

Yep! Both my Zoomer and millennial are 80s adjacent babies....lol

[@ninasazonova2511]

THIS WORLD IS REALLY MAD !!!

[@hedgewitchherbarium]

So happy you did this song, even if it is a little gloomy - but there was definitely a Gothic streak in a lot of songs and artists/bands in the 80's (especially British). A slower version of "Mad World" was featured in the awesome movie "Donnie Darko" - which I'd love to see you guys react to! ❣

[@TheNorcalmonkey67]

there's a long & short version of the slow version from Donnie Darko both are amazing!!

[@allendixon7700]

Brewer and shipley they do a want to look up Brewer and ship like that's a group nice thing I want to talk 10N ETO KE by Brewer and shipley😅

[@ginnymurray1869]

I think Adam Lambert did it best on American Idol.

[@ooO0VicariouS0Ooo]

It's one of those 80's song lot of people forgot (or didn't even know). When in 2001 came a movie named "Donnie Darko" (amazing strange movie, in my top 20), Gary Jules had a huge succes with the song "Mad world", many people thought it was an original song, but it was a cover, even more sad, deep, emotional. Double masterpiece.

[@billmittenzwey3021]

I love this orig, the remake is absolutely worth it in this case. kzbin.info/www/bejne/an-Wf2SDoduJmZY

[@fumbled]

That’s the one I heard before. I didn’t even know that TFF did this song, never mind that it was the original version.

[@Blannibal311]

I always saw Tears version as a descent into madness while Gary Jules' version came off like a descent into depression

[@TheMedievalman9]

Man, the way you two pick up on the nuances of songs is incredible! Amber is spot on with how they determine who was going to be the lead for a particular song. They (in this case, it was Roland) come up with the lyrics and the melody first. And then, after they've got the music down pat, they sit down and figure out who would sound better to sing the song. In this case, Roland absolutely knew that Curt's voice was perfect for this song. As for Roland dancing away in the background, originally he was supposed to just stand there. But he felt kind of stupid doing nothing, and the director agreed. So, Roland was asked to do some kind of dance, which he did. Or, as Roland called it, "doing the funky chicken."

[@loisvansciver9194]

Adam Lambert who sings with Queen now did a much slower version of this song when he was on American Idol and it is absolutely beautiful. You should check it out.

[@docbearmb]

The dude dancing outside is the other lead singer member of TFF, Roland Orzabal. For an added treat, you can hear Curt and his young daughter do an acoustic duet of Mad World on YT. It was produced about 25 years after this original recording.

[@garyarnett1220]

During the 2020 COVID isolation Curt along with his 16 YO daughter did this song from home and totally surpassed this version. Best video of the year, definitely worth a visit. PLEASE go watch.

[@davidstick9207]

I agree. I posted a link above

[@garyarnett1220]

@@davidstick9207 Thank you thank you....wish I could've done the link.

[@robtaylor5550]

For quite a long time during COVID, I watched Curt and his daughter sing Mad World every morning while I got myself ready for work. There is power in that video. It's... life affirming.

[@garyarnett1220]

@@robtaylor5550 Absolutely....by FAR the best video of the year. (Or of many years) And it helped many of us through that trying time.(And she's a decent guitarist as well)

[@jeremykinman2173]

Yes I stumbled on it during COVID, definitely worth the listen.

[@joe3198]

Jay and Amber the dude dancing in the background is the guitarist/ Lead singer and the dancing was an actual form on the New Wave dancing we danced to the likes of the N.W. era (early 80's) bands. Echo and the Bunny men, Spanish Ballet, Suxie and the Banshees, the Cure etc. Check out Duran Duran Planet Earth to see more dance like this.

[@mattperegrine873]

The whole Hurting album is worth listening

[@ssshane071]

A guy named Gary Jules does a killer cover of this song.

[@karenlackner192]

Saw them in concert 5 yrs ago and they sound just as good! TFF have my ❤ forever! They don’t a bad song! It’s all great!!!!

[@Sportsref13]

As some others have mentioned "Sowing the Seeds" ( of love ) is a very Beatlesque sounding song, that yall really need to check out

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

One part sounds like The Beatles.

[@michellem3127]

Mad World and Pale Shelter are great played back to back. They often played them together on the radio.

[@Ayekonyk]

Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith were the primary members of Tears For Fears and they split vocal duties. It is a vast oversight that they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Check out Sowing the Seeds of Love next

[@michellemccall6511]

Adam Lambert did an amazing cover of this song when he was on American Idol!❤

[@pfear8340]

Adam Lambert covered the Gary Jules version of the this song, which has a 100% different tone and delivery.

[@michellemccall6511]

@@pfear8340 I love the Gary Jules version as well!

[@debbiewashabaugh9891]

These guys are brilliant. This song could make me cry in the day because those feelings had to come from somewhere. I always felt it was about not finding your place and feeling like an outsider. And feeling like the world around you was rushing by while you looked for your place.

[@beverlykrebs4372]

Have you seen the documentary/ interview of these guys on YT?! It's really sad to learn about the kind of childhoods they had. Explains so much.

[@debbiewashabaugh9891]

@@beverlykrebs4372 no I haven’t yet but thanks for letting me know about it. I’ll be sure to watch it.

[@beverlykrebs4372]

@@debbiewashabaugh9891 No problem! I'm sure you'll enjoy it!!

[@jellyrollnorton]

Some kids grow up in messed up families and develop self-esteem issues. Hearing this song as a teenager 40 years ago was very cathartic.

[@stephenwand3417]

I agree … but kids (such as I was once) can be in loving, stable families and be messed-up. We enter the world into a family not of our choosing, are given a name that we carry through life and have to fit into. We are then programmed, by parents, school, religion, media - all media, and through all this, we must try to discover who we really are, and where we fit. Some manage it, and many don’t. I recommend the book ‘The Four Agreements’ for anyone who relates to what I’ve written here.

[@coachtomas]

One of the first records I bought. Got me hooked on Tears For Fears and been a fan since. This song speaks to the teenager's/young person's mind. I think a lot of people connected with the song due to this relation to the lyrics.

[@sheryldoughty8820]

Adam Lambert and Pentatonix do amazing covers of this song.

[@dalelawrence8374]

J & Amber, Roland and Curt are both considered lead singers of the group (depending on the song). Curt did an acoustic version of this song on the show Psych (back in the day). The group has a ton of great songs that I'm sure you will like.

[@wgsips]

Sowing the seeds, is the best, also best changes in arrangement..

[@nathalieplum2137]

I dance like that. We, uncool indie lefty kids, danced like that in the 80s. Sadly it stuck with me and (toooooo many) years later, I still dance like that. 😄

[@jongreen7278]

Love early TFF. This and Pale Shelter were the songs that set the tone of their music for a lot of years. You both said the undertones and that is what set them apart from the wave at the time. Very cool group to use your words.

[@itchiefeetadventures]

*"Mad World"* is probably my 2nd Favorite song of All-Time. I've always felt things deeper than most & Tears for Fears in my youth & still to this day (60yo)...have a way of digging right directly down into those dark places of my soul! They always "Talk right to me". 😉👍❤

[@epongeverte]

This song had me mesmerized when it first came out.

[@rowauthority]

This was a song off "The Hurting" album, their first, and in my humble opinion, their best. The whole album was pretty dark and moody. The "Dude outside dancing" was what we called "Spot Dancing". It was a thing for about 15 minutes, back in the 80's.

[@rebeccamasak4387]

Pentatonix did a cover of this song and it was a very interesting take on the song

[@peterbuckingham5866]

Just easily the best group to emerge from the 80s. All songs are magnificent

[@bluedogg769]

The Gary Jules cover is amazing. It adds more emotion to the song. It's beautiful and haunting.

[@barba7521]

Oh my teenage angst! This song and Pale Shelter and me all dressed in black thinking no one understood me. What a blast from the past.

[@fugly747]

This is from their first LP The Hurting. The next song on the album is Pale Shelter: A very cool song!! Check it out!!! Thank You Jay and Amber and Happy Easter!!!

[@scatton61]

Doing a Tik Tok dance before there was even an www. Brilliant band. Works well with Orchestral Manouvers in the Dark, Depeche Mode, Visage, Gary Numan (who has just played his 1000 gig) and Blancmange

[@Roh_Echt]

You both need to react to Gary Jules cover of this one soon. Just to experience a different take on this, the original. Gary's version sounds a good bit less tech and more somber. I like both, but I prefer listening to Jules' version. Would probably be the other way around if the techno sound weren't so forward in this and Curt Smith's voice was placed more forward in the recording.

[@ryanjacobson2508]

I prefer the original because this is iconic New Wave and sounds every bit of that. The Gary Jules version just sounds more generic.

[@lylakoehlmoos5391]

I agree. I love the Gary Jules version. The song gives me the feeling of just being a cog in the wheel with people running around and not paying attention to anyone or anything else.

[@kentbriggs]

I prefer the Adam Lambert version, which is really a cover of the Gary Jules version. I remember it from Lambert's appearance on American Idol back in 2009.

[@Roh_Echt]

@@ryanjacobson2508 I get it...when I had The Hurting album back then, Mad World was my favorite on it....and Change was good. Just something about Jules' version that I prefer hearing these days.

[@greglegakis4177]

This song is very relevant today. This upside-down world we live in has most definitely gone mad

[@guscarlson7021]

You guys need to hear "Big Country" by "Big Country". I promise you'll love it.

[@cdjoy7299]

Roland Ozabel out there dancing by himself while his friend clings to the window inside, is early emo at its finest. True poets!

[@kimcutts6153]

Love Tears For Fears, they're still on the go right now. Wowing their fans (and boy, do they have fans)!. You simply cannot deny their presence. Huge HUGE band in the 80s. ❤🎼🇬🇧🎶🎙

[@NancGall-wl5rw]

This one seemed to be spot on fitting the era and mood.

[@scottboswell6406]

What's funny is hearing their 180 degree different mood of a song, "Sowing The Seeds of Love"! They have range!

[@JohnnyUtah15]

There’s a video of Curt Smith (Tears For Fears) singing “Mad World” with his daughter, Diva, on Tory Burch’s channel. They play it with acoustic guitars. Y’all should check it out on your own time, don’t have to react to it, unless…. y’all like to lol.

[@Jontor11]

Mad World has been covered many times, and it often shows up in TV series and movies (like Donnie Darko).

[@santiagohardy2728]

At 4:53 Jay you were feelin' it!😊🕺WERK! I was 13 years old when Mad World came out. I remember really loving the music and tempo. The older i got, the more i connected with the message. "the dreams in which i am dying are the best I've ever had". Profound. Relatable AF. Gary Jules did a BEAUTIFUL cover of Mad World that was featured in the movie "Donnie Darko"(2001) and the "Gears of War" videogame trailer. Off topic: This is day 8 of my birthday month. I am going to optimistically and politely ask if you could react to the album version of Peter Gabriel's "Rhythm of the Heat", and possibly his other songs off his "Security" album, like San Jacinto, The Family and the Fishing Net, and Shock the Monkey. 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@Jonisha0708]

I guarantee that you will not be disappointed with, "Change", "Suffer The Children" and "The Way You Are". 😊❤

[@Mark-po6ng]

born in 1966.....grew up with exposure to some amazing music. the 80's were without a doubt one of the greatest musical eras. the memories this song evokes is amazing! wouldn't trade those days for anything.

[@erickent3557]

Yes, their first album, which this came from, weaves themes of childhood emotional trauma. It's my favorite album of theirs, although I acknowledge how much Tears for Fears consistently expanded and honed their musicianship, writing, and production skills through their career. Most will find their later albums more accessible than the first.

[@katrina484]

I prefer the Gary Jules cover personally. The music suits the lyrics better. Very atmospheric.

[@davidhowell7279]

I agree. Jules version feels more impactful. The line 'the dreams in which I'm dying are the best I ever had' hits harder in his version.

[@leroyrs]

Gary Jule's version is connected with the movie Donnie Darko but doesn't have anything to do with the true meaning of that song that was written way before.

[@pauldaniels8247]

Saw TFF last year live at the Forum in Los Angeles, they were awesome, being a Brit born in 1966, growing up living through the whole 80's era was such an awesome experience...Oh and neither was a lead singer, they both sung on numerous songs individually and together.

[@marksimpson1991]

Roland Orzabal is a true musical genius. There is a Tear For Fears album called "Raoul & The Kings Of Spain". It was really a Roland Orzabal solo album. It is one of the best albums no one has heard of. A real masterpiece. The title track would blow your mind if you ever heard it.

[@thebadgamer9427]

Gary Jules did a cover of this song and his version is so good, definitely brings a different tone to this song and makes this song seem even more darker than the original version

[@steveparker4164]

A version of this song was used in the movie Donnie Darko by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules, it’s much slower, stripped back and darker. Very worth a listen

[@nordeguzman]

PALE SHELTER SOWING THE SEEDS OF LOVE

[@multisuperkalel9613]

that drum beat up to the "mad world" chorus makes you feel an urgency and then like a release

[@Guildofarcanelore]

Love this band. Saw them in Detroit in ‘86. Amazing show.

[@aks4204]

Tears for Fears are awesome! This isn’t a favorite, but I love many of their songs.

[@deborahpaley21]

Remember this is 40 years old. It's brilliant. Work done in the 80s is still thought of as superficial not no.

[@letitiamccallum1769]

This was the coolest song in the 80’s. I remember dancing to this at the club❤️❤️❤️

[@hudsonhollow]

I don't know why I like this song so much. It's depressing and sad, but I have always loved it. So true in so many situations. My old high school sweetheart just lost her brother and is going through a terrible trauma right here at Easter. I feel this song right now.

[@pamelaconley4030]

My favorite 80’s band!!!!

[@tammybaca2985]

I have seen them live every time they have come to Denver, starting 1984 when they played at red rocks.....seeing them again July 2023.....we are all in our 60's now, and they are just as good and their new m material is fabulous.

[@xanajak]

We all tried dancing like Roland. TFF was as good as there was then, and their music will transcend all future generations. My favorite song by them is Pale Shelter.

[@goblinqueen4991]

My favorite TFF song! The juxtaposition of the dark lyrics with the bouncy beat is perfection, at least to me.

[@soulgalorememories9921]

A top British band of the 80’/90’s…..”Pale Shelter” is a very 80’s sounding track, but one of my favourites of theirs and the Beatles influenced “Sowing the Seeds of Love” is a fantastic song…. Good video too

[@lydianunez2522]

You have just played my favorite Tears for Fears 🎵 song. Thank you 💕

[@whishywashy1]

Takes me straight back to the best time of my life University! So so many nights clubbing and the drinks flowing, Snake bite with chasers of Pernod and Absinthe thankfully never in the same glass🤣 I’m biased and there is no better time for music than the 70s and 80s. Just no one to compare music to todays musicians. Left uni then came along the 90 and clubbing to trance in Ibiza. Life has been good.

[@ericmcnair4083]

I love the Tears for Fears songs that Curt Smith sings lead vocals.

[@deeksquad4051]

This album "The Hurting" was one of my favorite albums of the 80s. Full of the angst, and discontent that evolved from the post-punk era, in the UK.

[@rosenfield10]

"Woman in Chains" by TFF featuring Oleta Adams on vocal/piano and Phil Collins on drums is my favorite of theirs. They are one of my all-time favorite bands. ❤

[@QuicknStraight]

The Hurting was a brilliant debut album. Every song on it is a banger!

[@user-kv2jy9vc9e]

agree 100%, this album somehow got into my dna. T4F

[@danpiedra3910]

Mad World, Change, Pale Shelter, and The Hurting are four fabulous songs from their first album entitled 'The Hurting', a concept album about the writings of psychologist Arthur Janov, of suppressed childhood trauma and developer of primal scream therapy. The entire album addresses these very real feelings.

[@er5406]

Check out Pentatonix’s version of this song. Very good.

[@janetwilliams3363]

Really like the tone that PTX puts on this song.

[@beverlykrebs4372]

Im an 80s girl - I was 21 in 1980, so this is my music... I love T4F! So glad you reacted to this one. It is an original. My fav by them is Head Over Heels. Maybe you can do that one when you have a chance! Now sometime in the early 2000's (I think) it was covered by Gary Jules & that was very successful to the point that a whole lot of ppl think that was the original. It sounds much different. Then in 2019 or 2020 Pentatonix covered this & man, oh man!!! Their version of this will blow you away! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check it out!!! You WILL thank me!! Lol! Love y'all!!! 💜🎶

[@williamjones4716]

Tears for Fears was the first rock concert I saw in college back in the '80s, girls on my co-ed dorm floor took me in tow and I was hooked on the band's sound. Seeing Curt Smith sing it with his teenage daughter, Diva, during the pandemic was sentimental time travel. There is a good KZbin interview with the band's duo about the meaning of the song in terms of psychological theory and the cathartic interpretation of bad dreams.

[@ericblair54]

Gary Jules cover was used in the 2001 film "Donnie Darko." The song was influenced the theories of Arthur Janov author of "The Primal Scream."

[@g.a.7527]

Saw them in concert last year. They are still great, and the new album is really good. Don't skip out on their '04 album either.

[@ralphboyle]

Great song!! You guys need to get to a Doobie Brothers concert. They're touring this year. Get some tickets and do a review of it for us? Pleeeeaaase.

[@robertschiavone5159]

We had some cool music in the 80's..very different from the 70's

[@user-kv2jy9vc9e]

this whole album is so intense, the hurting. made my teen years bearable, T4F forever!!!

[@stephm.3407]

Still love T4F, thanks for this reaction!! Another extremely underrated song from this album is called Watch Me Bleed, probably my very favorite song of theirs, even after 40 years.

[@RandomJane104]

I love that one too. It's my favorite from this album.

[@michaelakkerman407]

Curt Smith who is singing this song is a genius. Love him in Psych as well...

[@Lwize]

This is from a dark (and brilliant) album The Hurting. No sunshine & puppy dogs here.

[@xoxxobob61]

Fantastic Album! I bought it when I first heard "Change" on the radio.

[@module79l28]

The phrase that better describes the meaning of the song is _"the dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had"._

[@bashirijones7008]

I am going to say something I think a lot of others will comment and say also: listen to the GARY JULES cover of this one!💔😢 You will not regret.

[@PlasticGirl65]

Love this song and Roland's dad dancing 😂 You should also check out pale shelter.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Dad Dancing? _DAD_ DANCING?! I don't know many Dads who dance like that! 80s Alternative Underground European Club Dancing _if_ you don't mind! 😂🖤

[@PlasticGirl65]

@@221b-Maker-Street Dad dancing at a wedding after too much wine 🤣

[@LaptopLarry330]

Curt Smith was the featured singer in the music video. Roland Orzabal is seen dancing outside the house in the music video.

[@joankisloski6972]

Adam Lambert made an awesome Cover of Mad World. He is an American Idol runner up. He has sold over 3 million albums and 5 million singles worldwide.

[@michellemccall6511]

I agree. I love Adam's cover!❤