The Hurting

Tears for Fears

The Hurting

RELEASED: March 07, 1983
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. The Hurting 4:20 2. Mad World 3:35 3. Pale Shelter 4:34 4. Ideas as Opiates 3:46 5. Memories Fade 5:08 6. Suffer the Children 3:53 7. Watch Me Bleed 4:18 8. Change 4:15 9. The Prisoner 2:55 10. Start of the Breakdown 5:00
The Hurting is the debut studio album by British band Tears for Fears, released on March 7, 1982. The album features a blend of new wave and synth-pop, characterized by its dark themes and emotional depth. It includes hit singles such as 'Mad World' and 'Change', which helped define the band's sound and establish them in the music industry. The album's themes of childhood trauma and emotional struggle resonate deeply, contributing to its enduring legacy in the genre.