Tears for Fears/Songs from the Big Chair (1985)

A British pop band formed by Roland Orzabal (guitar, keyboards, vocals) and Curt Smith (bass, vocals) in 1981, Tears for Fears' second album. An international hit (#1 on the US, #2 on the UK album charts). Song-oriented, acoustic synth-pop with organic sounds featuring acoustic instruments (guitar, saxophone and piano) and powerful vocals. Includes singles, "Shout" (#1 on the US, #4 on the UK), "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (#1 on the US, #2 on the UK), "Head over Heels" (#3 on the US, #12 on the UK). Recommended to those who like Eurythmics and Depeche Mode.