Released in 2022, Songs for a Nervous Planet sees Tears For Fears reflecting on contemporary anxieties with the perspective of their decades-long career. The album blends new compositions with reimagined versions of classic hits, creating a dialogue between the band’s past and present. Tracks like Say Goodbye To Mum And Dad and The Girl That I Call Home showcase introspective lyricism and lush instrumentation, while reinterpretations of Everybody Wants To Rule The World and Woman In Chains bring renewed depth and emotional resonance. It’s a reflective, ambitious work that honors their legacy while engaging with today’s world.
Tracklist:
Side A
A1. Say Goodbye To Mum And Dad
A2. The Girl That I Call Home
A3. Emily Said
A4. Astronaut
Side B
B1. No Small Thing
B2. The Tipping Point
B3. Everybody Wants To Rule The World
B4. Secret World
Side C
C1. Sowing The Seeds Of Love
C2. Long, Long, Long Time
C3. Break The Man
C4. My Demons
Side D
D1. Rivers Of Mercy
D2. Mad World
D3. Suffer The Children
D4. Woman In Chains
Side E
E1. Badman’s Song
E2. Pale Shelter
E3. Break It Down Again
Side F
F1. Head Over Heels
F2. Change
F3. Shout
Concord Records
2024
3LP
Blueberry Cream
CRE02702
N/A