Official album cover artwork for The Hurting by Tears for Fears

Tears for Fears

The Hurting

RELEASED: March 07, 1983
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. The Hurting Meaning 4:20 2. Mad World Meaning 3:35 3. Pale Shelter Meaning 4:34 4. Ideas as Opiates Meaning 3:46 5. Memories Fade Meaning 5:08 6. Suffer the Children Meaning 3:53 7. Watch Me Bleed 4:18 8. Change Meaning 4:15 9. The Prisoner Meaning 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.