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(02.2025)
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I'm listening to the Raoul and the Kings of Spain album all the way through for the first time in maybe two years? And I have thoughts.
Here goes:
"Raoul and the Kings of Spain" is a powerful opening song. It always grabs me; Roland's vocals are gorgeous.
"Falling Down" is maybe one of the weaker songs on the album? It's well produced, but by the time I'm a couple of minutes into it, I'm tempted to skip to the next song.
"Secrets" is kinda meh until the 2:30 mark, when the emotion in Roland's voice cranks up, leading to the "time and time againnnnn" moment starting at 2:44, which makes the whole song worth it. But as is the case with some other songs on this album, the last minute feels a little repetitive, as if the song fades into a comfortable jam, instead of ending strong.
"God's Mistake" is well-placed on the album. It brings the energy back up. It's lyrically strong, too. I can tell why this was released as a single.
"Sketches of Pain" my beloved . . . this song gets me right in the heart, every time. It feels intimate. And Roland's vocals feel intimate, too. And oughhh, the lyrics are so good.
"Los Reyes Católicos" is curious to me. It functions a bit like a punctuation mark on the album, I think. A comma in the middle of the sentence, in a way. A moment of pause.
And then "Sorry" hits, with all its indulgent prog rock glory. It's an interesting song, lyrically. Soncially, it's strong too -- though for some reason, it's not a song I listen to often. I think the hook doesn't quite catch my ear.
On the other hand, "Humdrum and Humble" hooks me from the very beginning, at least when I have headphones on, with the way the sound moves from one side to the other and back again. (I'm sure there's a technical name for this, but I don't know it.) There are some great lyrics in this song, as well.
"I Choose You" gets personal again; it feels as if Roland is singing directly to Caroline. I find the lyrics intriguing (and revealing), but I usually skip the song.
"Don't Drink the Water" brings back the prog rock energy. It's an interesting track to me. It feels as if Roland was pushing himself creatively here, soncially. I enjoy it, but again, it's not a song I often think to listen to.
And then the energy comes back down with "Me and My Big Ideas" -- an interesting contrast to ego and energy of the opening song. Here, he's admitting his vulnerability. And once again, he seems to be addressing Caroline.
And in the end, there's the reprise of "Los Reyes Católicos." For some reason, it reminds me a little of "Listen" and how that song functions on SFTBC. Like "Listen," "Los Reyes . . ." doesn't seem intended to stand alone, but it serves the album well.
Liam: What’s my name?
Journalist: Liam. What did I say?
Liam: Noel.
Journalist: Oh, I’m sorry.
Liam: Never mind, I know you’re nervous. You ain’t got a bra on so… I always freak out when I ain’t got a bra on.
— 04/09/2012 GQ Men Of The Year, with Bradley Wiggins
Robert is so obvious
he is
Tears For Fears & Oleta Adams - Woman In Chains (Countdown, 06.09.1989)
Robert Plant and Jimmy Page in Tokyo, February 1996.
i’d like to point out that when Jimmy hugs Robert, his hands naturally go around his waist
TEARS FOR FEARS. (1990.) Photos taken by FRANK HEMPEL.
By @PetiteMadame
Songbird
Tears For Fears: In My Mind's Eye (1983), dir. Mike Mansfield
'Falling Down', Capitol Theatre, Port Chester (28.09.2015)
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God I can’t my heart hurts. (1985))
this is basically a public declaration of love btw and i take no arguments.
“well that’s why i brought him up.”
“when you go and see somebody who you love that much…”
“to go and see him was a very emotional moment for me”
“he was incredible, i thought he was brilliant, he had all the dynamics and all the drama and all the majesty.”
Caroline Orzabal was Roland Orzabal's wife and artistic collaborator in Tears for Fears. Learn about her vocal contributions, her battle wit
Wow, quite an exhaustive article on Caroline Orzabal's life and her contribution to TFF. She was vital to the band on do many levels. What a woman!
Tears for Fears: Famous Last Words – Going to California concert
raoul and the kings of spain 👑 🇪🇸 by tears for fears!
Honestly, I'm surprised Tears for Fears are so much less known than Depeche Mode or The Cure. Their music is as good if not superior. Funny how stuff happens...
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But then it's a lot to do with the management too. DM are lucky, TC don't have a manager at all. Maybe that's the answer!
— November 2008 interview for Norwegian TV
You can’t be scared of me. I’m only fucking 5'6".
"I must be one of the people who knew John the best out of his life, you know. I must be in the top 3. And I knew how he liked to work. I knew what excited him. I knew what excited him about music."—Paul (Anthology, episode 9)