Author Topic: The Tears for Fears Thread (Read 20497 times)

King Postwhore · « **Reply #140 on:** January 20, 2022, 07:07:36 PM »

It was gone. Lol

KevShmev · « **Reply #141 on:** January 20, 2022, 07:12:37 PM »

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #142 on:** February 21, 2022, 08:02:54 AM »

CBS This Morning did a story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_SWNtFkEkY

XeRocks81 · « **Reply #143 on:** February 21, 2022, 05:18:18 PM »

that was really sweet! Although while I understand their promoting the new record it kind of irks me that every article or interview kind of erases Everybody Wants A Happy Ending, that was the REAL reunion album but it feels like it never got as much promotion. They jump from Curt leaving in 1991 to now but they say this is their first new album in 17 years leaving people to do the math.

HOF · « **Reply #144 on:** February 21, 2022, 07:39:49 PM »

Quote from: XeRocks81 on February 21, 2022, 05:18:18 PM

that was really sweet! Although while I understand their promoting the new record it kind of irks me that every article or interview kind of erases Everybody Wants A Happy Ending, that was the REAL reunion album but it feels like it never got as much promotion. They jump from Curt leaving in 1991 to now but they say this is their first new album in 17 years leaving people to do the math.

Truthfully, it’s been longer since Happy Ending (18 years) than the time between Happy Ending and Seeds of Love (15 years). So this does sort of feel like another reunion album even though they have technically been together all this time.

Having poked around YouTube a bit to find footage of Nick D’Virgilio performing with TFF, there were quite a few high profile TV performances in promotion of Happy Ending. Late Night, Good Morning America (I think?), several UK shows I’m not familiar with. I’m not sure why it didn’t get a little more traction, since it was a nice fit for it’s time musically I thought. But it may have been just a few years too early for some of the more recent nostalgia that’s helped older bands thrive again.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #145 on:** February 21, 2022, 07:42:28 PM »

They had tours between those years. They just never recorded a new album.

HOF · « **Reply #146 on:** February 21, 2022, 07:50:32 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on February 21, 2022, 07:42:28 PM

They had tours between those years. They just never recorded a new album.

Right, and they’ve recorded the odd song for compilations here and there. Still, I personally didn’t really think of them as an active band over the last 18 years.

XeRocks81 · « **Reply #147 on:** February 21, 2022, 08:09:44 PM »

Quote from: HOF on February 21, 2022, 07:39:49 PM

Quote from: XeRocks81 on February 21, 2022, 05:18:18 PM
that was really sweet! Although while I understand their promoting the new record it kind of irks me that every article or interview kind of erases Everybody Wants A Happy Ending, that was the REAL reunion album but it feels like it never got as much promotion. They jump from Curt leaving in 1991 to now but they say this is their first new album in 17 years leaving people to do the math.

Truthfully, it’s been longer since Happy Ending (18 years) than the time between Happy Ending and Seeds of Love (15 years). So this does sort of feel like another reunion album even though they have technically been together all this time.

Having poked around YouTube a bit to find footage of Nick D’Virgilio performing with TFF, there were quite a few high profile TV performances in promotion of Happy Ending. Late Night, Good Morning America (I think?), several UK shows I’m not familiar with. I’m not sure why it didn’t get a little more traction, since it was a nice fit for it’s time musically I thought. But it may have been just a few years too early for some of the more recent nostalgia that’s helped older bands thrive again.

Well observed. For whatever reason the timing wasn't quite right. I really like that record though, but it does seem like on that one they rekindled their partnership by going full Beatles and that can only take you so far. This new one seems to come from a purer place, if that makes any sense

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #148 on:** February 26, 2022, 02:23:50 PM »

Anyone listened to the new album? Any good?

HOF · « **Reply #149 on:** February 26, 2022, 02:30:33 PM »

Quote from: NoseofNicko on February 26, 2022, 02:23:50 PM

Anyone listened to the new album? Any good?

Started on it last night. It’s a bit… bland? I don’t dislike it, but the arrangements are very straightforward and the music is very electronic, but it feels more like an imitation of their 80s style without the warmth or energy of those recordings. Just seems to be missing something.

Dittomist · « **Reply #150 on:** February 26, 2022, 02:56:49 PM »

I'm liking the new album a great deal! It's very moody and perfect for the times, and I'm happy to see that it's getting such glowing reviews. Every song has something to offer, with my current favorites being "The Master Plan," "End of Night," and "No Small Thing."

HOF · « **Reply #151 on:** February 26, 2022, 04:06:08 PM »

Quote from: HOF on February 26, 2022, 02:30:33 PM

Quote from: NoseofNicko on February 26, 2022, 02:23:50 PM
Anyone listened to the new album? Any good?

Started on it last night. It’s a bit… bland? I don’t dislike it, but the arrangements are very straightforward and the music is very electronic, but it feels more like an imitation of their 80s style without the warmth or energy of those recordings. Just seems to be missing something.

Just picked back up with Rivers of Mercy. Now that’s a really beautiful song, with a more lush arrangement that recalls Seeds of Love a bit.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #152 on:** February 26, 2022, 06:25:45 PM »

it's kind of new agey, almost a little more than I'd prefer.

I am going to give it a little more time, however when hearing the title track last year, I suddenly became really excited for this record. But I don't think there's another song like it on the album, nor a song I prefer to it, still, which ends up leaving me a little disappointed.

XeRocks81 · « **Reply #153 on:** February 26, 2022, 07:36:54 PM »

I was listening to the first track (no small thing ) on apple music through a dolby atmos system and there were some good surround effects, especially towards the end

XeRocks81 · « **Reply #154 on:** February 27, 2022, 04:54:57 PM »

they've been doing a lot of promotion. This performance of Break The Man for the Colbert show honestly sounds better than the album to me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVHqaESW8Ug

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #155 on:** February 27, 2022, 05:51:51 PM »

Listened to the album. Thought it was just ok on first listen, hopefully it’s a grower.

HOF · « **Reply #156 on:** February 27, 2022, 05:54:59 PM »

Quote from: NoseofNicko on February 27, 2022, 05:51:51 PM

Listened to the album. Thought it was just ok on first listen, hopefully it’s a grower.

After about three listens now, I’m glad to report that it has been a grower for me. Still think the back half is stronger than the first, but it’s all starting to click pretty well.

HOF · « **Reply #157 on:** February 28, 2022, 12:26:46 PM »

Haven’t watched this yet, but Everybody Wants to Rule the World gets the “What Makes This Song Greay?” treatment by Rick Beato:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR2tw3R_eO4USSqogQY1EyTTC0TcBi96FirtKGfNOGk2nGpp3A0wBJs6s_c&v=6bU4R04fH4U&feature=youtu.be

romdrums · « **Reply #158 on:** February 28, 2022, 12:56:48 PM »

Definitely a grower. First listen was nice, but nothing really stuck with me. On the second go around, there's more coming out.

goo-goo · « **Reply #159 on:** February 28, 2022, 07:14:01 PM »

It's definitely a grower. I enjoyed the heck out of the album more today than a couple of days ago.

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #160 on:** March 01, 2022, 04:27:07 PM »

It is indeed a grower. I like it a lot now.

KevShmev · « **Reply #161 on:** March 01, 2022, 07:16:35 PM »

I will be getting this later this week. I held off getting it right away as I did not want it always associated with a certain personal event, but I will be ready for it by this weekend.

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #162 on:** March 01, 2022, 09:09:27 PM »

Quote from: Dittomist on February 26, 2022, 02:56:49 PM

my current favorites being "End of Night"

I love that one. Great production.

HOF · « **Reply #163 on:** March 01, 2022, 09:47:24 PM »

Their performance of Everybody Wants to Rule the World on Colbert was really enjoyable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI2kJzIqUlo

KevShmev · « **Reply #164 on:** March 05, 2022, 06:03:00 AM »

Finally got the new album and gave it a whirl. Sounded good. A few songs stood out, a few did not, but I have read that it is a grower, so I am sure future listens will reveal more layers.

DoctorAction · « **Reply #165 on:** March 09, 2022, 07:19:52 AM »

Listening to this atm. I only know their hits but this is working for me so far. Reminds me of both the later Manics and Minor Earth Major Sky / Lifelines era a-ha quite a lot.

Mebert78 · « **Reply #166 on:** March 09, 2022, 07:24:01 AM »

The album is a grower for sure. My fav song is "The Tipping Point," and I think it could've been a great opening track. One little thing that bugs me though is how the guitar playing toward the and of "River of Mercy" is the same as the guitar in "Woman in Chains."

HOF · « **Reply #167 on:** March 09, 2022, 07:40:57 AM »

Quote from: Mebert78 on March 09, 2022, 07:24:01 AM

The album is a grower for sure. My fav song is "The Tipping Point," and I think it could've been a great opening track. One little thing that bugs me though is how the guitar playing toward the and of "River of Mercy" is the same as the guitar in "Woman in Chains."

I’m loving Rivers of Mercy, though I did spot that similar guitar part as well. Not sure it’s exactly the same, but there do feel to be a few call backs to earlier songs/styles throughout the album.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #168 on:** March 26, 2022, 11:29:36 AM »

released on Minidisc
https://twitter.com/minidiscxyz/status/1507477672208777216

KevShmev · « **Reply #169 on:** March 30, 2022, 05:45:38 PM »

After a bunch of listens, the new album is good. Very good at times. Uncanny how they managed to recapture their 80s sound so well on some of these songs. While I loved the different direction of Everybody Loves a Happy Ending, which is fantastic, this one feels a lot more instantly familiar. Nothing wrong with that.

KevShmev · « **Reply #170 on:** May 23, 2022, 05:52:58 PM »

The band just started their tour and it looks like they are playing most of the new album.

See, that's how you do it. The older bands who release a new album and then play one or two token new songs and then nothing else from the last 20-30 years, it's like, what is the point in even releasing new material if you have so little faith in it to where you don't play most of it?

frogprog · « **Reply #171 on:** May 24, 2022, 05:44:53 PM »

Thanks for that Rick Beato EWTRTW video! I truly love that song. I always seem to include it on my Playlist. To me, it's summery and bright and takes me right back to the 80s of my youth. So cool that Rick loves it too and is able to break down all the cool things that are going on.

KevShmev · « **Reply #172 on:** July 16, 2022, 05:55:14 AM »

Talk about bad luck. Curt Smith recently fractured his rib, and the band had to cancel the rest of their UK tour as a result. How awful, considering how well this album and tour were apparently both doing.

HOF · « **Reply #173 on:** April 04, 2023, 10:21:15 PM »

So this acoustic guitar arrangement of Everybody Wants To Rule The World is tremendous:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aqx5AO4fxDU&pp=QAFIAQ%3D%3D

XeRocks81 · « **Reply #174 on:** April 04, 2023, 10:31:49 PM »

just got tickets for this next leg of the tour they just announced. I last saw them play in 2009, really stoked for this

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