20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tears for Fears
Tears for Fears · 2000
55 min · 11 tracks · new wave
A vibrant collection of anthemic synth-pop that captures the band's emotional depth and societal commentary.
20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tears for Fears is an album by Tears for Fears, released in 2000. A vibrant collection of anthemic synth-pop that captures the band's emotional depth and societal commentary. This compilation album serves as a definitive overview of Tears for Fears’ influential sound, featuring iconic tracks that helped define the new wave genre. It has been well-received by fans and critics alike, highlighting its cultural significance by showcasing songs that reached high chart positions, including 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World', which remains a staple in pop music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tears for Fears sound like?
A vibrant collection of anthemic synth-pop that captures the band's emotional depth and societal commentary. Rooted in new wave.
What makes 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tears for Fears by Tears for Fears notable?
This compilation album serves as a definitive overview of Tears for Fears’ influential sound, featuring iconic tracks that helped define the new wave genre. It has been well-received by fans and critics alike, highlighting its cultural significance by showcasing songs that reached high chart positions, including 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World', which remains a staple in pop music history. By the time '20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection' was released in 2000, Tears for Fears had already experienced significant commercial success with hits throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. This compilation comes after their hiatus following the release of 'Elemental' in 1993, marking a period of reflection on their impactful career.
How many songs are on 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tears for Fears?
20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tears for Fears has 11 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Everybody Wants to Rule the World Standout 4:10
- 2 Shout Standout 6:33
- 3 Sowing the Seeds of Love Standout 6:18
- 4 Head Over Heels 4:16
- 5 Woman in Chains 6:29
- 6 Break It Down Again 4:33
- 7 Mothers Talk 4:18
- 8 I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording) 4:41
- 9 Advice for the Young at Heart 4:47
- 10 Change 5:56
- 11 Pharoahs 3:41
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