Songs from the Big ChairTears for Fears · 1985

pitchfork

8.9

“Tears for Fears’ second album is the one sound of pop-rock in the ’80s. Its personal psychology, meticulous compositions, and world-sized choruses evoked the loss of control in an overwhelming era.”

Gunnar

8.5

“**💭 Thoughts:** One of the greatest and best albums of new wave/synth-pop. Plenty of amazing, memorable, and iconic songs off this record. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) Shout 🔵🥉 2.) The Working Hour 🔵 3.) Everybody Wants to Rule the World 🔵🥇 4.) Mothers Talk 🟡 5.) I Believe 🟢 6.) Broken 🟢 7.) Head Over Heels / Broken 🔵🥈 8.) Listen🔵 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🔵 Loved — Thoroughly enjoyed it and will revisit often. 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often. 🟡 Mixed — Enjoyed it somewhat, but some aspects held it back for me; most likely won’t revisit. 🟠 Disliked — Didn’t enjoy it very much; won’t be revisiting. 🔴 Hated — Didn’t enjoy any part of it; no desire to revisit ever again. ⚪️ Interlude, etc. — Not rated as an actual song. ──────────────────── **🏅 Ranking Scale** 10 — Perfect 9 — Exceptional 8 — Great 7 — Good 6 — Decent 5 — Average 4 — Below Average 3 — Poor 2 — Bad 1 — Awful 0 — Unlistenable”

“ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS I HAVE EVER HEARD. Genuinely so peak.”