My Record Collection by Tears for Fears

[@emmanuelsamson4819]

Roland has a very clear and soothing voice. He can be a narrator of children's books.

[@Emma_bensonsversion]

YES

[@bravesoul5743]

True

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

Roland has an amazing speaking voice and singing voice of course. he is the only one that I know about, who could sing David Bowie songs without being embarrassing.

[@angel3dmax361]

Female voices are better for that

[@TheDalinkwent]

These guys are so underrated. Its criminal.

[@Its_YourImagination]

100%

[@luhgggggg]

Acredito que isso aconteça por eles serem anti estrelismo! As pessoas não valorizam!

[@dkinney1000]

Definitely not underrated by musicians.

[@abdiver12]

The 80's wouldn't have been the same without these two guys. Absolute legends. Thank you for your incredible music, Roland and Curt.

[@vinaymulukutla358]

Yep....1985 in Milton Keynes, UK. Neon lights everywhere, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Van Halen, Prince and of course these guys heard everywhere. Such a magical time and place.

[@robthefactsmachine9428]

I was born in 73 and was mainly a metal head but then bands like this came around and I instantly loved them...I’m also a big fan of the album Disintegration by The Cure....kinda weird coming from a Slayer fan but I have a wide variety of music that I love

[@GlennTillema]

I wish this was an hour long, would love to hear their take on other albums!

[@audibletapehiss3764]

Yes, I was disappointed when I realized they weren't going to name 5 albums EACH.

[@tomaszszczegola]

Same feeling here 🤓

[@billymkirkwood4956]

Me too..

[@twistedviewlabs]

that would've been fitting since both of them have slightly varied tastes.

[@DavidLWarnerJr]

Right there with ya! This video was great. Such music fans. I love it.

[@markleaning107]

I hope these two realise what a masterpiece they've just released. Number 1 in UK I'm so pleased for them both. Touch of genius

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

After how long they spent on it, id assume it took that to finally declare it finished

[@markleaning107]

@@mmsiphonevinyls1027 lol

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

@@markleaning107 still I certainly am digging it so far, some songs took a few spins to grow on me but thats often the sign of something with depth

[@markleaning107]

@@mmsiphonevinyls1027 I thinks is fantastic I can't stop listening to it

[@markleaning107]

@@mmsiphonevinyls1027 I thinks is fantastic I can't stop listening to it

[@brysimm404]

Songs From The Big Chair makes my list. Sonically, lyrically, musically, brilliant - and somehow still doesn’t sound dated. An amazing achievement!

[@whatevergoesforme5129]

same here

[@TheBestAround131]

It's a super good album.

[@emmaparker5302]

Was just listening to that the other day. It's class.

[@KingFahtah]

Better than any of the albums here. For a great band they have boring tastes.

[@whatevergoesforme5129]

I love the way Roland enunciate his words and of course, his choice of words.

[@deanc2000]

The Hurting is my favorite album by TFF. I was a teenager at the time, going through my first crushes/heartbreaks. I would listen to the whole album at a time and could relate to all the songs.

[@junosynth]

Swords and Knives is my favorite song of all time! Beautiful Lyrics, Melodies and Production.

[@LALakersNornIron]

A criminally underrated piece of music. Absolutely beautiful.

[@julianhemming7797]

YES !! Someone else !! Especially 2:34 - 4:38 as the highlight for me- I have listened to that 2 minutes SO many times ❤❤❤❤

[@p.goldman1885]

This type of Interview is so real. Love when artists are real. They both have great taste in music, Genesis, Talking Heads, Peter Gabriel, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Bowie, Paul Simon = GOOD Stuff. They need their own podcast and talk about their influences and albums.

[@patrickbastow8853]

I love those two. They have done SO much promote for their new album but they come across as really nice decent guys! I’m so impressed with how open they are. The new album is great but I knew it would be. They are quality - always have been always will be

[@robthefactsmachine9428]

*I am a metal head by heart but I also have a wide variety of music that I love to listen to and TFF is one of those bands...excellent musicians and excellent vocals...how can one not like them.*

[@robertisham5279]

Me too

[@jeffs-zw2zb]

damn, my generation is old and gray already...can't believe how fast time flies.

[@michaeltveten8458]

“In violent times…………”. This song is ubiquitous in history. This masterpiece could’ve been written a thousand years ago, or yesterday…Genius.

[@Boogiebot5]

Him saying everyday life was so unexpected honestly it blew my mind I thought I was the only one obsessed with it but it’s nice to know I’m in good company Also his assessment with the newer album compared to everyday life is spot on I was so disappointed

[@RamblingVlogger]

These two are my favorite musicians and I’m a punk rocker and NYHC drummer, so not my main style of music. Tears for fears have always been the top of my favorite bands ever.

[@piggybakkers]

Class, Intelligent, I could listen to these guys for hours. Please do more????

[@Boreboreman]

Completely agree with Roland about Coldplay. Everyday life was brilliant but not so successful commercially because it wasn't aimed at the majority of the population who don't really appreciate their music as deeply as you would like

[@ciosborn]

As a longtime fan, I am impressed and refreshed by their honesty. While listening to their recent interviews and listening to their new album, I stand and clap, Bravo! Brilliant minds.

[@dadduorp]

What these two lack in 80’s youthful vigor and appearance (don’t we all 🙄), they ooze and overflow with tranquil wisdom.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

They sang "Mother Russia, badly burned, your children lick your wounds ..." which seems even more cuttingly ironic today than it did in 1985.

[@gilwillia]

Very proud that these two are from Bath, Peter Gabriel is from our village just outside Bath and their producer (ex Adam and the Ants drummer) who co-wrote EWTRTW is also in the village. 👏

[@andreflavell3453]

Their music has always been beautiful and back in the 80s their arrangements were well ahead of its time . Thankyou for years of joy . Both very quality people.

[@IngridsInternational]

My favorite band Tears for fears! They were really genius making good songs ! Remember from the 80s was really good musicians! Tears for fears is timeless!! Still listening now 2022

[@connectedwave6101]

Best album ever "The Hurting" . I remember lining up outside in the rain all night for tickets to the Toronto, Massey Hall show in 1985. To this day, the tightest music I have ever heard live! I remember very little lighting and the sax and acoustic guitar were statues until they played their parts. So great!

[@continentalgin]

I got the live album of the Massey Hall show on RSD and it's incredibly exciting! Genius music!

[@jonalexdennis]

First album I ever bought. It was amazing and still is. Criminal underrated band. Amazing voices and great song writers

[@benjaminkenobi21]

@@continentalgin Same here

[@Sarasapien]

Oh my lord! One of my favorite artists! So glad you all are still around and looking healthy as hell! Thanks for decades worth of great music!

[@LRRipley]

Every album of theirs I listen to from beginning to end, as a journey and not in small bites by only listening to the favorites. I'm always in a better place by the end of the album and felt like they have taken my hand while I listened. TFF is one of the only bands where I do this, and I have never tired of them. It was wonderful to hear a little bit about what music inspires them. More, please.

[@mikewilson3581]

This needs a part 2. Even more choices would be great.

[@S.Waters.]

Yes!

[@charlavandermeer9336]

How can you both look so great after all the years? Still sound marvelous❣️ Love you both❤

[@england6013]

I love them. They are the makers of my all time favourite song. Genius albums.. Roland is so unaffected. Kurt is calm. I so wish they had never fallen out

[@grantchanin2878]

To Curt and Roland, Thank you for writing and playing such brilliant, ageless and beautiful music. Great to watch you share your choices of music. Thank you from all music fans.

[@erindewey1169]

You are my all time favorite group and I was thrilled to hear that you had a new album! I was so excited to see your concert in Exeter, England. I'm so sorry it had to be canceld and I hope Mr. Smith is doing well. Look forward to seeing a concert by you in the near future!!!

[@TheLeevoy]

Roland went full Level 47 Wizard and Kurt went full Army Drill Sergeant. I really dig the juxtaposed styles! Tears for Fears lives!

[@steveshelton3153]

I clicked on the comment section because those are my thoughts exactly, couldn’t have said it better than you did! 🍻

[@TheLeevoy]

@@steveshelton3153 I guess fans are bound to think alike at one point or another 😄

[@whatevergoesforme5129]

They have always had this juxtaposed styles even in their voices/tones and outlook. No wonder they are so good together.

[@pabloalarroyo]

I wonder if these guys have actually had the recognition they truly deserve, in my eyes, they are supreme musicians.

[@stephenrogers4265]

You both should be very proud to be part of the best decades of music,especially the 80s for sure, good work lads.

[@SJUCityBoy]

And one of my top 5 albums will have to be Songs From The Big Chair. Every song on that album has a distinctive sound, no song sounds the same, from Shout to Listen. TFF, two geniuses.

[@ReflectingMe2024]

Listen… an outstanding track, just incredible.

[@whatevergoesforme5129]

Yep, love that album as well.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

It’s rare that I can listen to newer material that is produced in the newer era. Especially in its entirety. That being said, after listening to the brand new tears for fears album, it is an outstanding effort. I was captivated from start to finish. TFF aren’t my “go to” band, but I certainly appreciate their body of work. This new album from them is an absolute triumph imho. Happy for them.

[@Synthpoptroubadour]

well i find it disturbing and unfortunate they are not your go to band

[@gregbartley2475]

Thank you Curt and Roland for all the incredible music over the years and releasing a masterpiece when the world needs one

[@simonporter6209]

I really loved this interview as it brings out how down to earth Curt and Roland are and I would like to congratulate them on a stunningly beautiful arranged album,love and peace✌️

[@jamesr5443]

Two living legends with an intuitive feel for both melody and lyrics. All the better for your resolving your differences to make another gift to us. Even though you may never meet us, we know your music as friends.

[@rboona2002]

How I love these guys..Tears For Fears and Pink Floyd are two of my favorite bands

[@andrewweis5857]

This is a really interesting clip that I enjoyed very much and I would like to see more content like this. I didn’t realize how influential Peter Gabriel’s Melt record was and it caused me to go back to it and listen to it from a new perspective. Fantastic.

[@miekecornelis5076]

Roland has a voice that is soothing to me. Just the right pitch to let me relax

[@tinalulumack378]

Agreed!💯

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

I could listen to these two talk about anything for hours. I'd listen to them giving the shipping forecast.

[@LeeStJohn-ym4df]

Yay! Shipping forecast! Love it! How creative of them. The sound of the van door sliding closed. ..

[@decocatani]

The first album they choose says everything 😊

[@patriciahirte6143]

Beatles Paul Simon and others...and Tears for Fears all in the same length. You both are incredible as the others. Your music is fantastic! Thank you!

[@jonalexdennis]

The first album I ever bought on vinyl at the age of 9 was The Hurting… feel very proud to know that I had great taste from the start. Still a brilliant album in every way. 🙏🏻

[@jonalexdennis]

The first single I bought was CHANGE and it came with a free poster! First 2 albums were both masterpieces

[@PjD-pk1fg]

You had immaculate taste age 9,I was 17 when I was given the cassette of The Hurting to listen too,I got the vinyl the day after.Amazing album.

[@spinach_puff9540]

I love the groan that Roland makes xD

[@haiboriver]

Curt Smith's collection is surely expected like this which says it all about the originality and creativity of TFF’'s style...this band is an icon of 1980's love it forever..

[@call_me_stan5887]

Let's not forget Peter Gabriel was the first to have used Fairlight CMI extensively, of course Tears For Fears followed the trend and rightfully so! The inspiration can be heard, definitely.

[@rewanji]

Before being a good musician you have to be a music fan and that’s what these two gentleman are. Top class since the 80s…

[@davidthompson2477]

Absolutely LOVE this. These two have been in my top 5 since I first heard Change. I've always enjoyed hearing them talk about their music and I'm finding this conversation equally compelling. We have an amazing capacity to associate both happy and sad experiences in our lives to the music we were listening to at that time. Sometimes we find the music, other times the music finds us. It's funny that TFF's music found me much the way Pink Floyd's did. I'm intrigued that I find TFF and PF compelling and TFF finds PF compelling. I am very interested in understanding the connection. The more you can understand, the more real the experience of listening and connection becomes. Thank you Roland and Curt, I'll wave when I see you at PNC-NJ on 6/24!

[@tramlad2]

These guys are so talented , love their work, superb live, and just a brilliant band

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Still Crazy is one of my all time favourite albums - as is Wish You Were Here……..and Seeds Of Love - that’s a humdinger of an album……..can’t remember the band who did it 😉

[@twistoffate4791]

Lol!

[@maryrobison1984]

They are both so wonderful ❤

[@marciaelisabeth808]

Roland amazing voice

[@kjek1]

Damn when Wish You Were Here flashed up first I just grew to love Tears for Fears even more

[@progmeup]

Small world! I remember when I joined APFFN and gushed about TFF, lol.

[@davidsanderson5918]

Yep agree with Glenn Tillema.....needed to be an hour long. Love it because they themselves have made utterly timeless work. I would like to hear them talk about the best ten albums of each decade.

[@theivory1]

We just saw these guys a few weeks ago in STL. I could not believe how good they still sound, especially vocally. These two have more talent between them then 90% of all recording artist working right now.

[@vcp93]

So happy these guys hammered out all of the issues (or most of them) and got back together. Monster song writers.

[@stephenlaw9827]

My home town band, so happy for and proud of them. Love their thoughts and take on music.

[@davidlean1060]

Bath and around that region, is that right? That's where Peter Gabriel has his famous Realworld studio too. Not too far away in Bristol is the Ardman animation studio. That's quiet a well of creative talent....what are they putting in the water down your way?!

[@MrBittsteller]

Two absolute experts at work..love it!

[@jamescorbett5729]

I love these guys. I wish this was longer.

[@twistoffate4791]

Me too. ** Heavy Sigh **

[@TheCornishCockney]

Love hearing top musicians expressing a love for music from other artists. Such refreshing honesty. You could both do an hour long slot on your favourite albums and why. I’d certainly watch that.

[@RichardFriendartist]

so thrilled to see so much Tears for Fears content pouring out right now. Been a huge fan since around 1983 and it's amazing to see them together and enjoying what they created and moving forward with new music.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

So glad they are making new-music. They really are Magic together. Their songs are haunting: Advice for the young at heart, Standing on the Corner of the 3rd world, Sketches of pain, (among many others) = incredible vocals, songwriting & production. oNe LoVe from NYC

[@FleagleSangria]

Very cool. I love the ii album also and totally agree. It is quite the landscape and a beautiful one at that. Roland's articulation of the details of Paul Simon and the way he writes compared to other in his acceptance is something Ive never thought about. And his indepth knowledge of Peter Gabriel and recording techniques and style is interesting. Makes me appreciate Tears For Fears work even more. No wonder the production, style, presentation and content of their songs is so good. They are studied in other artists more so than I realized.

[@Gothic55]

5 great albums - clear influences on the band.

[@damiankarras]

Their new album is absolute Genius

[@stephenlozano2816]

Glad to see these guys together again making music. Huge fan from back in the 80’s as a teenager 👍🏼

[@nickmandleberg]

I was 8 years old when sowing the seeds of love was released and I can still remember being amazed by it. I bought it on 7". Looking back I can't believe I was only 8 - I understood and appreciated the music just as I do today - I still love that song.

[@davecostello560]

So glad you were brave enough to list Everyday Life. It's been a generally unpopular album by many people, but I think it's musical sweep is extraordinary, akin to the White Album. Plus it has an uplifting but unpretentious spiritual strand to it, and it's best listened start to finish. Btw I loved Raoul and the Kings of Spain - bit of an overlooked TFF album!

[@peterfletcher2782]

Thank you so much guys, you were and still are brilliant. amazing songs, lyrics and voices. Standing ovation to you both.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Just received the new album today and haven't had a chance to sit down and give it a serious listen, but so good to see you both out and about. Love ya guys!

[@patgibbs2692]

The new album is their best work ever. Love this duo!

[@randolfo1265]

2:22 - 'The sign of a good album . . . ' My favourites these days are 'Caterwaul and Doggerel' by Bob Snider and 'Peggy Suicide' by Julian Cope. Totally sublime and relaxing.

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

Having long since flogged my vinyl copies I recently rediscovered both Peggy Suicide and Jehovah Kill picking up the cassettes for pennies in a charity shop. What great albums.

[@w.stevenvincent6536]

Gosh, you guys are roughly my age as I was born in 1961 too. It's terrific you guys are still able to do what it is you love - create and perform music!! Here's to guys that are 60! Lol.

[@sardonicus3781]

I loved Tears For Fears right from the start, and their Record choices helps me understand why. I love to see you guys working together and I look forward to hearing "The Tipping Point" start to finish.

[@southerngent716]

Always loved Tears For Fears.

[@tentruesummers9043]

As a lover of prog rock I have so much love for T4F (The Cure and Radiohead for that matter). So many highlights in their library of songs but if I had to choose 3 it would be Break It Down Again, Raoul & The Kings of Spain, and Famous Last Words

[@riverbankjohn]

As the day hits the night We will sit by candlelight We will laugh We will sing When the saints go marching in And we will carry war no more

[@JD43232]

I'm into many genres and bands....From 60s psychedelic rock to Soundcloud alternative hiphop, But Id love me some Tears For Fears. These 2 guys are great!

[@marksneddon3709]

I could listen to these guys talk all day the appear to have great mutual respect for each other. Love it.

[@TheGreatGig73]

Just as much as I love their music, I love their interviews.

[@devoncox1808]

No matter where we are these guys are legends 🤟🏻

[@nazarethfleischhauer111]

Tears for fears _ são o Máximo qnta Arte e Atitude _ o Brasil nunca esqueceu vcs_ Sempre Atuais e Pioneiros em muitos Recursos Musicais_ Show de Bola 🤩👉💓🇧🇷😗💥⚘🇧🇷👈Venham ao BRASIL

[@AudiophileTubes]

'The Hurting' is a masterpiece! It holds up very well to this day.

[@jackwezesa1081]

Head over heels still stops me in my tracks!

[@toobad9914]

I still listen to their music up to this day.

[@cafinario]

I just can't stop listening to The tipping point album, such a gem, and now they mention two of my great, great favorite albums, Peter's melting face and Paul Simon Still crazy.

[@tinalemna7998]

I could listen to them talk all day. Love Roland and Curt!

[@gl3605]

The Pink Floyd song he was referring to about the record execs is "Have a Cigar". Roy Harper was in the next studio over so they asked him to come in and sing the song. He did an incredible job..imo.

[@TFF-wt8qn]

This story was very educational for me as a TFF fan.I'm exciting. Thank you. ❤️ From Japan .

[@kaori-himawari]

フロムジャパン❤️🇯🇵 激しく同意です😘❤️🇯🇵

[@TFF-wt8qn]

Thank you for your message. 見つかった！笑

[@kaori-himawari]

@@TFF-wt8qn みいつけた〜😘❤️

[@TheGspoters]

Great stuff boys! Awesome to hear your insights into todays sad state of music. There is hope!

[@continentalgin]

I love that Paul Simon song Still Crazy After All These Years. But a song that I have considered may be my best loved American song is Fast Car by Tracy Chapman. The heartfelt story of human struggle, the idea that we can always hope and dream that things will get better, the genuine portrait of what's it's like to give of oneself to help others, while doing what one can to make ends meet --- it's just a track that says so much and has that drive and beautiful folk aura. Love it.

[@alisonmike2912]

I too love the way Paul Simon writes, it's like reading a diary of his feelings . His lyrics are just so easy and they just speak to me. He once wrote " yesterday it was my birthday, I hung one more year on the line , I should be depressed, my life's a mess but I'm havin a good time " that just about says it all in my opinion.

[@alisonmike2912]

I once wrote those lyrics on the wall of a public toilet in a bus station but in later years they knocked it down and built houses .

[@JT-wb9hl]

Glad they get along now. They have aged dramatically, funny how time flies. Even though I was a metal head, still am, I really liked these guys in the 80s.

[@ticklefritz5406]

Me too. I was always curious about that. I thought they would have mentioned at least one metal album, maybe that would have been number six

[@energybengt]

🎶”Funny how … tiiiiime fliiies”!!!

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

🤘😎🤘

[@rud]

Time has brutal hunger

[@progmeup]

@@ticklefritz5406 Curt has recently mentioned Appetite for Destruction by Guns 'n Roses in one of these interviews. And of course the famous story of how Roland "discovered" him was that he heard Curt sing along to "Last Days of May" by Blue Öyster Cult.

[@broncodeviltexas]

Love the music these guys have created. Interesting to hear what they like. 😎👍

[@juliahorstmann9781]

So lovely to see the Bath boys reunited whatever the music that you are chatting about! My first concert TFF Bath Pavillion (i think 1992)! great to see you back together! Love from a Bath gal! x

[@spinalcrackerbox]

1982 you mean. They split in 1990.

[@juliahorstmann9781]

Yes

[@progmeup]

@@spinalcrackerbox Hi, nice to see you in the comments xD

[@spinalcrackerbox]

@@progmeup Likewise

[@virtualvalium]

Aren't you glad they didn't name themselves The Bath Boys

[@voxpathfinder15r]

Wasn’t a big fan of new wave back then, but their drummer Manny Elias was phenomenal!!! That double hand technique on the hi hat doing a shuffle beat coming down on the snare with the left hand as well as all those bombastic way behind the beat cymbal crashes - during that song “Everyone wants to rule the world” that dude was one sick tasty ass drummer!

[@progmeup]

Not to ruin this for you, but the drum part on the studio version of "Rule the World" is programmed, based on a live track that Chris Hughes laid down. He drummed it, transcribed it and finally programmed it. Manny apparently didn't play a lot on SFTBC.

[@voxpathfinder15r]

@@progmeup SFTBC?

[@progmeup]

@@voxpathfinder15r Yes. I was shocked too.

[@janpoelkamp4229]

Glad to see Floyd and Paul Simon in there, both from 1975. Would like to check out the other choices. I would’ve loved to see more! TFF, classy dudes!!! 👍

[@Lynnm1956]

Love me some Coldplay. Put on a shuffle & play all day while I'm outside piddling around. Incredible music for just 4 guys. (With a few guests peppered around for kix) incredible songwriting skills from Chris💖🦾