Tears For Fears

The Hurting is the debut studio album by the British New Wave band Tears For Fears, released on March 7, 1983. It is a critically acclaimed album known for its introspective lyrics and synth-pop sound, reaching number one on the U.K. albums chart.

The album is a loose concept album focusing on themes of childhood angst, psychological trauma, depression, and the work of psychotherapist Arthur Janov.

Singles: It features three hit singles that reached the top five in the UK: "Mad World," "Change," and "Pale Shelter".