Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal’s MTV-era breakthrough is a tour de force of New Wave’s possibilities. They tip toward prog on the surging “Broken” and indulge in piano-led balladry on the spare “I Believe.” The album is also a vehicle for some of the ’80s’ most inspired singles: On “Shout,” with its indelible hook and vivid digital production, and the open-road anthem “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” they put their big-tent aspirations front and center, while the majestic “Head Over Heels / Broken” confirms their place atop the arena-pop throne.

Tracklisting

1. Shout (6:31)
2. The Working Hour (6:31)
3. Everybody Wants To Rule The World (4:10)
4. Mothers Talk (5:07)
5. I Believe (4:54)
6. Broken (2:38)
7. Head Over Heels (5:02)
8. Listen (6:49)

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