Tears For Fears - Break It Down Again | REACTION 

Now you got Roland 63 years old and he still blows me away singing this song live. It's unreal how amazing his vocals still are.

Roland is a fount of creativity.

Sowing in the Seeds, then Pale Shelter, Mad World and Head Over Heels. You’ve got this. 😁

The No small thing video from the Tipping point is epic !!

This is the first album after they broke up....perfect song for Roland at the time....they reunited around 2000 and released Everybody Loves A Happy Ending.

The song Elemental it's an awesome song from this album

Oh man....I forgot allllll about this song and how much I loved it. ❤❤❤

Tears for fears is my favorite ❤

This song will always remind me of my nervousness and excitement for my first day of high school

Roland - "Raoul and the Kings of Spain" it's kickass and it's phenomenal. For a smaller fellow, Roland has ridiculously powerful vocals. Curt has a very sweet voice. Roland is 100% power.

It's my favorite Tears for Fears song, They are still playing live shows, go see them you won't be sorry.

The title track is my favorite song on the album and is total Hidden treasure. Moody, edgy and eccentric. I think it’s a song you guys would really love.

Head Over Heels is fantastic.

Do next these super hits from them : "Change","Head over hills", "Sowing the seeds of love", "Mad world" , "Pale shelter", "The working hour", & "Woman in chain"

Tears for Fears are so much more than that iconic album. They continued to produce song after song worth of toe tapping, head bobbing fun

Just saw them in concert 1 month ago in Tennessee and they sounded absolutely perfect. Voices did not disappoint!

Goodnight Song from this album is an all time favorite.

This song is still performed live in all of their concerts, and has been since Curt returned in 2003 - a TFF lovers favorite for sure!

Mad world

This entire album is full of surprises!!!! It’s a beautiful album.

I too, like Tears for Fears! This is my favorite by them. Also, check out Sowing the Seeds of Love, Women in Chains, Advice for the Young at Heart, Mother’s Talk, Mad World, Change and I Believe.

Check out their live version of "Year of the Knife"...

Gotta hit Sowing the Seeds of Love by Tears For Fears, it’s their nod to The Beatles, and it’s absolutely amazing!

You guys might like Mother’s Talk by Tears For Fears as well.

This album didn’t do much in America - but I love it! Solo or together - just incredible. I love how these artists had so much texture and experimentation in their music- old traditional instruments with synths.. tons of musical influences regurgitated back into something completely new. 🔥

Both Curt and Roland are great singers, I think Roland has a very powerful voice and it shines in this song. Their Sowing The Seeds of Love album is really great too, they both sing some excellent songs on that one.

Woman In Chains! Amazing production on this song.

My nine years old kid is addicted to this song.

You three bobbing heads was great. The groove in that song and the multiple hooks in it - this is a fantastic tune. A welcome ear worm.

Sowing the Seeds of Love is a must! A homage to the Beatles. Head Over Heels, also. They're incredible.

Great song 🎶 👍

Sowing the Seeds of Love - a wild ride that will definitely remind of you of a very famous British band - basically an homage to that group

Consistently good ALL THE TIME! So so good ❤

The bass on this Album is being played by Gail Ann Dorsey, She also played for David Bowie and Lenny Kravitz. She is also doing the back up vocals too. I love this song, actually bought the cd. 😊

Great song! I finally saw Tears for Fears in concert last year and they performed this song.

Elemental is one of my favorite Tears For Fears album, I play it all the time. I'm hoping you'll react to Woman In Chains soon, it's an amazing piece of music and considered one of the best examples of recording mixing by producers and engineers.

Elemental is a great work . Really shows Roland’s soundscape .

Check out ”Bad Man Song” from the Sowing the Seeds of Love album. The vocals on that with Roland and Oleta Adams are astonishing.

Pale Shelter and Change are two good songs by them you never hear much about.

sowing the seeds of love is one of the best albums of ALL TIME in my opinion. A Masterpiece. You should listen to the whole thing.

I’ve been addicted to this entire album lately, it’s one you can play from start to finish, there’s not a dud track on it. Raoul And The Kings Of Spain is great too, in particular the tracks Sketches Of Pain, God’s Mistake, Falling Down… such an amazing band, even without Curt on these two albums. Roland is just beyond talented.

Love this song! However I think one that will top it is there a 1989 hit “Sowing The Seeds Of Love” with both Roland and Curt. The video won numerous awards and the song had a late Beatles feel to it. Have to check it out!!

I saw Tears for Fears in concert back in 1985. Can't wait to see what song you pick for their double-take reaction! In the future, you might also enjoy the Tears for Fears songs "Head Over Heels" and "Mad World" and "Woman in Chains" (featuring Oleta Adams).

Although I agree with you all about wanting Curt Smith to be on this album, TfF made a couple of really good albums with Roland Orzaball only. If you feel adventurous about this phase in the band's history, "Raul and the Kings of Spain" is heavy fire! P.S. Love your love for TfF!

Tears for fears. Great band like no one nowadays. 😥

There both back together on tour in 2023 FYI .

Around this time Curt Smith released his song "Calling Out". "Laid So Low" is another TFF tune you need to listen to (sans Curt as well, recorded before Elemental album. Was included in their Tears Roll Down greatest hits album).

Bad Man’s Song is mind blowing

Brilliant

I wish I had known you wanted "next era" Tears for Fears creations. We can do much better with song choice. There are a couple of Tears for Fears songs that I think would have been on the radio if they had been released in the '80's. But radio is fickle. 2004 reunion album. -- The Devil -- ==================== -- Who You Are - (Bunabari made a video.) ================ ================ People would enjoy these songs a LOT. I do. This one is from 1995. The album "Raoul and the Kings of Spain" is called a Tears for Fears effort, but it's really only Roland Orzabal's album. He and Curt Smith had gone their separate ways in 1991. For some unfathomable reason this very lovely "human condition" song was one of several songs not actually put on the album. Thank goodness for RU-vid finds. It has not been lost to the world. Someone made a cool, artistic video. title: -- Until I Drown -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -and: Last Days on Earth -(2004 reunion album) Especially great for the bedtime playlist. It's beautiful. Serene soundscape. Someone made a pretty video

Loved that you guys chose this song! It has so much texture in it's production and is still so interesting after all these years. I remember when this song first came back out in the day and it really stood out.

Roland has a very powerful voice for sure, and this is Curts favorite song without him in it!

the production on this record was high level

This whole Album is absolutely fire! Not a bad song! Roland didn't need Curt!

the album Elemental, one of my fav. To hear how friends came to his pulling out of his writers block then went with the home recordings

Roland Orzabal is the man!

You really should listen to their Sowing the Seeds of Love

This specific album in this song shows the duo's sensational return to the international charts after solo work.

Please do "Head over Heels" next!! One of the best Tears for Fears songs.

Im so glad you approve. I know what you mean about dear sweet Curt. Always something put in that you don't expect but then they are both incredibly talented.

This album I associate with being a single Father for the first time. This album would play on my tape deck on the weekends I didn't have my kids. It would keep my spirits up while I was on route to my best friends who would lift me up and keep me going. Thanks.

I always loved this song.. You guys should do "Sowing the Seeds of Love", "Head Over Heels", and "Woman in Chains" which they featured Oleta Adams on.

Got tickets gonna see them July 2nd I have been a fan since I first saw them on MTV back when it was good...I can't wait...

I think you guys would really enjoy Pale Shelter and Mad World. Love TFF!

Can I throw my vote in for Pale Shelter?

This is a good song! I love TFF! GREAT REACTION, GUYS!

Love you guys to react to “Head over Heals” by them . Same record as “Shout”. “Sowing the Seeds of Love” also extremely good.

Great song lads 👌fire indeed.

With all your talking about Curt, you should react to the song "Fish out of water" from this same album. Is a song "dedicated" to Curt 😅

Personnel changes with bands can often result in stunning music. Roland helmed Tears For Fears for two incredible albums, Elemental and Raoul & The Kings of Spain. Roland looked great with his straight long hair and the videos from the 90s were well done. It’s my favorite era, with all due respect to Curt.

I did not recognize the title when I saw it. Then when it started I was singing along with it. I forgot all about it. I did not realize Curt was not in it. Rolland's voice is very distinct. Love the beat in the song. This is a very positive song. Unlike "Mad World", which is a good song but not a feel good song. Love when I go into a song blindly, come to find out I know it after all. ❤🎶

The next Tears For Fears album after this one also featured only Roland called Raoul And The Kings Of Spain. Standout tracks are the title track plus God's Mistake & Falling Down.

YES! Those WERE Kurt's parts! Yea agreed!

I love this song, it hits from the beginning for me. I remember when it came out, was good antidote to depressing grunge that was so popular then.

Hi guys!!! This was a huge hit! Now please you have to react to Head Over Heels and Sowing the Seeds Of Love. Other great hit was Woman in Chains. All of these songs with Roland and Curt. Best regards from Chile!! 🙂

such a great "B side"- needed more play!

Thought I knew all their songs but this was new to me! Thanks!

Everybody Loves a Happy Ending - album from 2004 is really good. Curt and Roland together again and such diverse tracks - reminded me of their earliest work! Favorite tracks would be “Closest Thing to Heaven,” “Size of Sorrow” (great Curt song), “Quiet Ones,” and “Last Days on Earth.” Thanks for the reactions, guys! ❤

I watch quite a few people do reactions to songs and you guys are the most entertaining, just love it! Sowing the seeds of love is a great one to watch, the video is also amazing...it's very Beatlesque...Sargent Pepper's...cleverly done. I think you'd get a kick out of it!

Love you guys! Watching you is always fun. Y'all cheer me up.

The title track Elemental is good as well but even better check out Goodnight Song.

I have seen Tears for Fears three times and they were fantastic. Did a great cover of Creep , was absolutely incredible. I still wished they did Women in Chains. Maybe next time.

The song should have been a certified hit

you should try Oleta Adams "get here", Indigo Girls "closer to fine", Deep Forrest "Sweet Lullaby"

I'll tell you what, I hated Tears For Fears as a kid because I was a rock / metal head. Because of you guys, this is my 1st time hearing this. I've definitely gained an appreciation of different bands as I listen objectively afresh. Thank you.

Hey guys I enjoy your work. After the TfF breakup, Curt recorded under the moniker "Mayfield". Track 1 What are we fighting for?, from the album "Mayfield" will fit your MO. Seems as though Roland and Curt were airing their differences using albums. Cheers.

Glad you reacted to this song. Always liked it and feel that it has been overlooked.

I really enjoyed you guys reactions to this song!! I just subscribed

I love this song.

Try “Head Over Heels” with the I Believe intro. Also, “Bad Man’s Song” and “Woman In Chains” All classics from them.

Obviously, Roland is the songwriting force in the band, but there is definitely something missing without Curt. I've been a TFF fan since 1984 and have seen them live many times. I actually left before the end of the Elemental concert without Curt, because Roland was insufferable on stage. I get it - he needed to be recognized and craved some attention after being overshadowed by Curt (who seems more comfortable in interviews, etc.), but it was very cringey. I'm glad they're back together. The Tipping Point is an amazing album (with 2 great songs by Curt). I saw them last summer and it was amazing, and I have tickets to see them next month. If you haven't listened to The Working Hour, you should!

I was really blown away when I got the notification you guys did this song. To me, the moat underrated release by Tears For Fears. Song was released late summer/fall of 1993 and to me, was a wonderful "soundtrack of my life" song. I only encourage you to continue to listen, as the more you hear this, the more you will appreciate it. From the orchestral instruments, to the lyrical yells, to the bridges, this song doesn't fit any mold, but is amazing, nevertheless.

You guys need to listen to “Mad World” 👍🏻. And if you love synth you need to listen to some Depeche Mode, so amazing 🤩 ❤

3:49 Thanks for checking out the later catalogue. You’ll enjoy it I’m sure. Enjoying the marathon

_no more sleepy dreamin'_

You should check out Roland Orzabal's solo CD Tomcats Screaming Outside, especially the songs: For the Love of Cain, Bullets for Brains, and Dandelion.

Listen to "Break the Man" from their most recent work. The video clip is just bonkers.

❤ this one!!

I can't wait until you get to the Album The Hurting my favorite TFF by far!

This one and Woman in Chains are my top TfF songs... not that they didn't make other great songs! They absolutely did, but these 2 speak volumes to me. Speaking of 80s sound, you might try some Strange Advance stuff... you could be surprised!