"Songs from the Big Chair" is the second studio album by the British band Tears for Fears, released in 1985. The album blends new wave, synth-pop, and rock elements, featuring some of the band's most iconic tracks. Highlights include the global hits "Shout" and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," both known for their powerful anthems and reflective lyrics. Other notable songs include the haunting "Mad World," the hopeful "I Believe," and the atmospheric "The Working Hour." The album's success helped cement Tears for Fears as one of the key bands of the '80s, making Songs from the Big Chair a defining release of the era.
