On this day March 7 1983 Tears for Fears released their debut album The Hurting. The album introduced their signature blend of synth-driven new wave and deeply personal lyrics exploring themes of childhood trauma and emotional struggles.
The Hurting was a massive success in the UK reaching number one on the charts and producing hit singles like Mad World Pale Shelter and Change. In the US the album peaked at number 73 on the Billboard charts but later gained recognition as the band’s popularity grew with their follow-up releases.
Fun fact: The Hurting was heavily influenced by the psychological theories of Arthur Janov particularly his work on primal therapy which inspired the band's name.
Trivia question: What was the first single released from The Hurting that became a major hit in the UK?
The Hurting was a massive success in the UK reaching number one on the charts and producing hit singles like Mad World Pale Shelter and Change. In the US the album peaked at number 73 on the Billboard charts but later gained recognition as the band’s popularity grew with their follow-up releases.
Fun fact: The Hurting was heavily influenced by the psychological theories of Arthur Janov particularly his work on primal therapy which inspired the band's name.
Trivia question: What was the first single released from The Hurting that became a major hit in the UK?
