One of the most requested episodes in Takin’ A Walk history is back. Buzz Knight’s conversation with Tears for Fears -Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith — the British duo behind some of the most emotionally charged music of the past forty years — resonated with listeners in a way that demanded a second listen. We’re bringing it back.

In this encore presentation, Buzz sits down with Tears for Fears to explore the making of The Hurting and Songs from the Big Chair, the albums that gave the world “Shout,” “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” “Head Over Heels,” and “Mad World.” Roland and Curt open up about the therapeutic ideas — primal scream therapy, Arthur Janov’s work, the pain that fueled those early records — that shaped not just their sound but their entire creative identity.

The conversation with Tears for Fears goes deep: the behind-the-scenes tension and unlikely alchemy that produced their biggest hits, the creative split that threatened to end it all, and the emotional reunion that eventually led to their acclaimed 2022 comeback album The Tipping Point. They also reflect on four decades of influence — on new wave, synth-pop, alternative rock, and generations of artists who grew up with these songs.

If you missed it the first time, now’s your chance. If you loved it, you already know why it’s worth another walk.

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