Tears for Fears formed in Bath, Somerset in 1981, when Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal, having previously played together in the mod-influenced band Graduate, decided to launch a project rooted in the ideas of primal therapy. Influenced by synth-pop and artists like Talking Heads, OMD, and Soft Cell, they quickly attracted attention for melding introspective, psychology-inspired lyrics with a sophisticated electronic sound. They signed to Mercury Records and released their first tracks, “Suffer the Children” and “Pale Shelter,” in 1981–82, which laid the groundwork for their distinctive style and lyrical depth. Their debut album, The Hurting (1983), topped the UK The post Complete List Of Tears For Fears Songs From A to Z appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.