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Tears For Fears

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The Resume

    (1981- )
    Formed in the United Kingdom
    Roland Orzabal (guitarist)
    Curt Smith (bassist)
    Albums include: 'The Hurting (1983),' 'Songs From The Big Chair (1985),' 'The Seeds Of Love (1989)' and 'Elemental (1993)'
    Songs include 'Mad World,' 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World,' 'Shout,' 'Head Over Heels,' 'Sowing the Seeds of Love' and 'Woman in Chains'
    Won Ivor Novello Award (1986)

Why they might be annoying:

    Their band name was inspired by a form of primal scream therapy.
    Curt Smith left the band after bitter arguments with Roland Orzabal (1992).
    They were to perform at Live Aid, but dropped out (1985).
    Orzabal tried releasing two albums under the name 'Tears For Fears,' but neither had much success.
    Their lyrics on 'The Hurting' were dark and depressing, and Orzabal admits the criticism of his negativity was justified. For example, a lyric from 'Mad World' reads: 'The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had.'
    Both Roland and Curt married at 21.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Many of their songs contain messages and are not just pop standards.
    They reunited after 12 years apart to record 'Everybody Loves A Happy Ending (2004).'
    A cover of their song 'Mad World' was prominently featured in the cult movie 'Donnie Darko.'
    Both members came from broken homes before achieving pop success.
    Their songs 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World' and 'Shout' both reached #1 in the United States.

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 57 Votes: 31.58% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 127 Votes: 46.46% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 136 Votes: 44.12% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 527 Votes: 47.44% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 75 Votes: 41.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 66 Votes: 46.97% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 102 Votes: 46.08% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 8.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 16 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 69 Votes: 46.38% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 79 Votes: 32.91% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 68 Votes: 51.47% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 74 Votes: 47.30% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 1035 Votes: 43.96% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 71 Votes: 38.03% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 79 Votes: 32.91% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 120 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 204 Votes: 45.59% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 635 Votes: 44.09% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 480 Votes: 41.25% Annoying