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You've got a guy for Tears for Fears—the iconic British duo shaping synth-pop and new wave since the early 1980s. Formed in Bath, England in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, Tears for Fears became a defining sound of the era with soaring melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and catchy hooks. Their career spans chart-topping anthems, critically acclaimed albums, and a late-career resurgence that brought new material alongside beloved classics.