Official album cover artwork for Songs From the Big Chair by Tears for Fears

Tears for Fears

Songs From the Big Chair

RELEASED: February 17, 1985
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Shout Meaning 6:32 2. The Working Hour Meaning 6:31 3. Everybody Wants to Rule the World Meaning 4:11 4. Mothers Talk Meaning 5:10 5. I Believe Meaning 4:54 6. Broken Meaning 2:38 7. Head Over Heels Meaning 4:09 8. Broken (live) Meaning 0:52 9. Listen 6:49
Songs From the Big Chair is the second studio album by British rock band Tears for Fears, released in 1985. The album is known for its rich, layered production and exploration of themes such as emotional turmoil, societal issues, and the human condition. It includes some of the band's most iconic songs, including 'Shout' and 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World', which have since become anthems of the 1980s. The album's sound combines elements of new wave, synth-pop, and rock, showcasing the band's innovative approach to music during this period.