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Songs for a Nervous Planet
Live album by
Tears for Fears
ReleasedOctober 25, 2024 (2024-10-25)[1]
GenrePop
Length1:46:01 (Standard edition)
1:51:06 (Extra studio track edition)
LabelConcord
Singles from Songs for a Nervous Planet
  1. "The Girl That I Call Home[2]"
    Released: 12 September 2024[3]
  2. "Astronaut[4]"
    Released: 24 October 2025[4]
  3. "Say Goodbye to Mum and Dad[5]"
    Released: 29 November 2024[5]
Tears for Fears chronology
The Tipping Point
(2022) 		Songs for a Nervous Planet
(2024)

Songs for a Nervous Planet is a live album[nb 1] by the English synth pop band Tears for Fears. All of the recordings come from a Franklin, Tennessee concert.[6]

Artwork

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The album's artwork partially used AI, created by Vitalie Burcovschi, in which the band received criticism for.[7] The band explained why they used AI for the cover, explaining:

The Songs for a Nervous Planet album artwork is a mixed media digital collage, with AI being just one of the many tools used in the creative process. We wanted vibrant artwork that evoked a sense of sci-fi, futuristic themes, and an escape from what is known. The sunflowers are a joyful nod to classic Tears For Fears imagery, while the juxtaposition of the astronaut is a link to our upcoming song, Astronaut, and a sense of alienation and not belonging. We have been fans of Surrealistly's work for a long time and knew he would be the perfect artist to bring our vision to life.

— Tears for Fears, Stereogum[8]

Blu-ray version

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In collaboration with SuperDeluxeEdition, the band and Concord Records released a Blu-ray that includes live performances of the tracks present on the album that was released on the same day as the album.[9]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[10]
Clash8/10[7]
Classic Pop[11]

In a review of Songs for a Nervous Planet, music critic Michael Gallucci states that "It's the history of Tears for Fears, up to now, in 22 songs."[12] on Metacritic, the album has a aggregated review score of 76, which, according to Metacritic, means "Generally favorable" according to 4 critic reviews.[13] In a review of Goldmine Magazine, music critic Lee Zimmerman called it a "consolidation of sorts." and that "For those fans and followers who may have been uncertain as to their current status, Songs for a Nervous Planet ought to assuage any doubt."[14] In an AllMusic review, Timothy Monger writes that it "is essentially an EP of four new songs followed by 18 live tracks"[10]

Concert film

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The album was released alongside a concert film titled Tears For Fears Live (A Tipping Point Film).[15]

Track listing

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Disc one
No.TitleLength
1."Say Goodbye to Mum and Dad"3:45
2."The Girl That I Call Home"3:44
3."Emily Said"4:00
4."Astronaut"4:44
5."No Small Thing"4:44
6."The Tipping Point" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)4:14
7."Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)4:24
8."Secret World" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)4:48
9."Sowing the Seeds of Love" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)6:25
10."Long, Long, Long Time" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)4:17
11."Break the Man" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)3:57
Disc two
No.TitleLength
1."My Demons (live in Franklin, Tennessee)" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)3:11
2."Rivers of Mercy" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)5:51
3."Mad World" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)3:34
4."Suffer the Children" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)3:26
5."Woman in Chains" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)6:27
6."Badman's Song" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)10:10
7."Pale Shelter" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)4:37
8."Break It Down Again" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)4:36
9."Head over Heels" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)5:08
10."Change" (live in Franklin, Tennessee)4:32
11."Shout" (live in Franklin, Tennessee) 
Total length:1:46:01
Bonus retail exclusive track (available on first disc.)
No.TitleLength
5."Landlocked"4:52
Total length:1:51:06

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for Songs for a Nervous Planet
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[16] 23
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[17] 145
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[18] 14
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[19] 20
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[20] 58
French Albums (SNEP)[21] 37
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[22] 8
Italian Albums (FIMI)[23] 72
Scottish Albums (OCC)[24] 6
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[25] 66
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[26] 12
UK Albums (OCC)[27] 6
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[28] 8
UK Albums Sales (OCC)[29] 4
UK Physical Albums (OCC)[30] 4
UK Record Store (OCC)[31] 6
UK Vinyl Albums (OCC)[32] 7
US Billboard 200[33] 104
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[34] 12
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[35] 14
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[36] 20
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[37] 12
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[38] 17
US Vinyl Albums (Billboard)[39] 13
US Top Tastemaker Albums (Billboard)[40] 6

Notes

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  1. ^ Although Songs for a Nervous Planet is classified as a live album, it includes four (five on some special versions) new studio tracks, those being "Astronaut", "Emily Said", "Say Goodbye to Mum and Dad", "The Girl That I Call Home", and sometimes a fifth track. (See earlier text in parentheses.)

References

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  1. ^ Davis, Melanie (24 September 2024). "Tears For Fears Fielding Backlash Following Controversial Album Cover Release". American Songwriter. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  2. ^ "THE GIRL THAT I CALL HOME Watch now". X. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  3. ^ Jones, Abby (24 September 2025). "Tears For Fears Announce First Live Album, Share New Song "The Girl That I Call Home"". Stereogum. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Tears For Fears Share New Song "Astronaut": Listen". Stereogum. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Singles to Radio". AUM Report. 29 November 2024. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  6. ^ Roberts, Chris (1 December 2024). ""All the poise and balance they exude in the studio flies out the window once they get their dander up": Tears For Fears' Songs For A Nervous Planet blends stunning live tracks with four powerful new songs". louder. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Tears For Fears – Songs For A Nervous Planet | Reviews". 24 October 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
  8. ^ "Tears For Fears Address Use Of AI For New Album Cover". Stereogum. 22 September 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  9. ^ "Tears For Fears / Songs For A Nervous Planet – SuperDeluxeEdition". SuperDeluxeEdition. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
  10. ^ a b Monger, Timothy. "Songs for a Nervous Planet Review by Timothy Monger". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
  11. ^ Earls, John. "Review: Tears For Fears – Songs For A Nervous Planet". Classic Pop. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  12. ^ Gallucci, Michael (22 October 2024). "Tears for Fears, Songs for a Nervous Planet: Album Review". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
  13. ^ "Songs for a Nervous Planet: Metacritic review score". Metacritic. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
  14. ^ Zimmerman, Lee (13 November 2024). "Tears For Fears' Songs for a Nervous Planet will assuage any doubt about the power of their pop". Retrieved 25 February 2025.
  15. ^ Ragusa, Paolo (12 September 2024). "Tears for Fears Announce First Live Album Songs for a Nervous Planet". Retrieved 25 February 2025.
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  19. ^ "Tears for Fears Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  20. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Tears for Fears – Songs for a Nervous Planet" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  21. ^ "Lescharts.com – Tears for Fears – Songs for a Nervous Planet". Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  22. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Tears for Fears – Songs for a Nervous Planet" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  23. ^ "Italiancharts.com – Tears for Fears – Songs for a Nervous Planet". Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  24. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  25. ^ "Spanishcharts.com – Tears for Fears – Songs for a Nervous Planet". Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  26. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Tears for Fears – Songs for a Nervous Planet". Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  27. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  28. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  29. ^ "Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  30. ^ "Official Physical Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  31. ^ "Official Record Store Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  32. ^ "Official Vinyl Albums Chart". Official Charts Company. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  33. ^ "Tears for Fears Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  34. ^ "Tears for Fears Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  35. ^ "Tears for Fears Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  36. ^ "Tears for Fears Chart History (Top Rock & Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  37. ^ "Tears for Fears Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  38. ^ "Tears for Fears Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  39. ^ "Tears for Fears Chart History (Vinyl Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  40. ^ "Tears for Fears Chart History (Top Tastemaker Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
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