Tears for Fears Album: “Saturnine Martial & Lunatic”

This is a GREAT cd for all Tears For Fears fans. One thing to remember is that this is an entire album of B-sides to singles and outtakes from other projects. Even so, while some tunes are very abstract, and some are re-writes or remixes of others that have appeared on other albums, the project as a whole is well executed. Containing material from both Orzabal as a solo TFF, or with Curt Smith, this is a valuable addition to your collection. Also, there are 18 cuts and Orzabal gives liner notes on each cut, along with history, and flashbacks about how each came to be - that's invaluable information for fans.

I stumbled upon this CD not knowing any of the songs on here not long ago. I decided to buy it keeping my fingers crossed but it was far better than I thought it would be. Some songs sound mainstream enough to make a dent on the charts. Examples are Always In The Past, Sea Song, The Way You Are, and the rock driven New Star. There are some very simple abstract instruments like Marauders and The Big Chair that casual fans would not care for. But for the devoted fans this is a must have. I recommend it.

This album, although full of obscurities, is one of the finest examples of how Tears For Fears work. A mix up of everything in their career to date - big fans will spend hours picking up all the references in there. Not one for the purists, then!

Playful, excellently produced and worthevery penny.

Worth buying for the opener "Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams", surely one of the best tunes ever, with a dance edge production from techno wizards Fluke.

Tears for Fears. what can i say about this album? it's definately not your cut and dry, ready for radio production. but that's what makes it so fantastic. every song on this CD is amazing....soothing....mind expanding. samples from well known T4F songs, linear notes on how each song was conceptualized.....excellent recording! anyone who doesn't understand this CD, anyone who doesn't appreciate this CD simply doesn't understand or appreciate Tears For Fears. and that's ok. the rest of us Tears for Fears fans can only feel sorry for you! go out and buy this CD, now!

This is a CD composed of B-Sides and rarities from 1983 to 1993. The songs are great and show a broad spectrum of TFFs talent. Some songs are a little weak but those negatives are offset by the super quality of New Star, Always In The Past, Sea Song, and Tears Roll Down. Go and buy this CD. It's great!