Raoul and the Kings of Spain Tears for Fears

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  • Release Date: 03/01/2008
  • Original Release: 1995
  • Sales Rank: 43,740
  • Label: SBME SPECIAL MKTS.
  • UPC: 886972497921

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Raoul and the Kings of Spain

1LISTENRaoul and the Kings of Spain 5:15
2LISTENFalling Down 4:55
3LISTENSecrets 4:41
4LISTENGod's Mistake 3:47
5LISTENSketches of Pain 4:20
6LISTENLos Reyes Católicos 1:44
7LISTENSorry 4:48
8LISTENHumdrum and Humble 4:10
9LISTENI Choose You 3:25
10LISTENDon't Drink the Water 4:51
11LISTENMe and My Big Ideas 4:32
12LISTENLos Reyes Católicos (Reprise) 3:43

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The second Tears for Fears album following Curt Smith's departure finds Roland Orzabal treading water (and self-consciously deep water at that). Long removed from the simple, melodic melancholy of the band's early work and abandoning the mid-period Beatles-influenced pop, Raoul and the Kings of Spain often borders on progressive rock. There's some genuinely pretty music, like the piano-driven ballad "Secrets," with its soaring guitar line, and the gentle "Sketches of Pain." Tom Demalon, All Music Guide

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Raoul and the Kings of Spainby Anonymous

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December 19, 2002: it's a wonder not too many TFF fans bought this album. i can understand why. i did bought it the day it was release but didn't realize the beauty behind the compilations 4 years after. the three previous albums were all high velocity synth pop versions and in this album it took a screeching halt, roland went back to basics. which is, i think, was actually for the better. synthezisers can only entertain for so much. as we age, we long for simpler yet fuller arrangements of songs which "Raoul" has generously provided. "Sketches Of Pain" was the best example of this. using a spanish guitar with little acompaniment of instruments, the song still exudes the power as the message of it implies. "Humdrum And Humble" with it's lustful electric guitar riffs will surely lift up your mood. So does "Sorry"-it will fill your loud and edgy TFF sound requirements. the album may not be an instant hit the first time you play it-it sorts of grow on you little by little. a little warning though, it's quite habit-forming.

This review was written about the CD edition.

Raoul and the Kings of Spainby Anonymous

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April 19, 2002: Great album. Proves beyond a doubt Roland Orzabal's musical genius. Falling Down is reminiscent of vintage Tears For Fears. The title track proves his vocal range has not diminished. If you like Tears For Fears, this album is for you.

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