Tears For Fears Archives

Hoobastank – Push Pull (Album Review)

Tara SheaTara SheaMay 21, 2018

More than 20 years in the making, Hoobastank continue to show growth and diligence as a compelling, successful Rock-n-Roll band. Having already sold over 10 million records worldwide, Vocalist Doug Robb, Guitarist/Pianist Dan Estrin, Percussionist Chris Hesse, and Bassist Jesse Charland dive into a refreshed ... Read More

Tears for Fears – The Hurting Turns 35

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaMarch 11, 2018

The duo of Roland Orzabal (vocals, guitars, keyboards) and Curt Smith (vocals, bass guitar, keyboards), together known as Tears for Fears, soared to glowing commercial stardom in the mid-’80s after their breakthrough album, 1985’s Songs from the Big Chair, cracked the charts. Thanks to the ... Read More

Tears for Fears – Rule the World: The Greatest Hits (Album Review)

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaNovember 14, 2017

Among the crème de la crème of classic and iconic ’80s-peaking New Wave Pop bands, Tears for Fears seems to have been lagging behind for quite a while now. Some of its equally great contemporaries, such as Duran Duran, a-ha, and Depeche Mode, have each ... Read More

Interview – Steven Wilson

CrypticRockCrypticRockAugust 16, 2017

True art has no compromise, it follows the vision of the creator until the final brush stroke. That in mind, it is not to say an artist cannot connect with an audience, in fact, the deepest connection more than likely occurs when the art is ... Read More

Tears for Fears Rule The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY 9-28-15

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 20, 2015

Heavily rooted in the New Wave genre of the early 1980s, England’s Tears for Fears would go on to become one of the most internationally successful bands of the era. Surrounded by a collection of talented musician through their career, masterminds Roland Orzabal (vocals/guitars/keyboards) and Curt Smith ... Read More

Tears for Fears, The B-52s, & Berlin Bring Memorable and Inspiring Night to Denver, CO 6-14-15

Rafi ShlosmanRafi ShlosmanJune 17, 2015

It is one thing to be a pioneer, trend setter, or musical influence. However it is a whole different accomplishment to be ahead of the times. Three bands that certainly fit into such a category of achievement would easily be Tears for Fears, The B-52s, ... Read More