Published by Mason Oldridge, 19 February 2022
18 years on from their previous effort, Tears For Fears overcome fallout and heartbreak to produce comeback album The Tipping Point, which offers an array of new sounds while still being comfortingly reminiscent enough of their traditional synth-pop trademark.
Lead single The Tipping Point encapsulates a dreamy pop sound that mirrors the bridge between life and death, the subject of the lyrics based on the death of Orzabal’s wife.
From the dance-orientated Break The Man and the rock-infused My Demons to the slower Rivers of Mercy and the jazz elements of Please Be Happy, the duo aren’t afraid to mix up their sound which can only be a positive.
The highlight surprisingly comes towards the end with End Of Night which is full of pounding energetic synth from start to finish.
Stay isn’t particularly memorable but rounds off the album nicely and is a fitting end to a record that overall is a highly satisfying return of a band four decades on after shaping the soundtrack of the 80s.
7/10