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The Tipping Point
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Universal acclaim- based on 45 Ratings

  • Summary: British pop-rock duo Tears For Fears worked with Charlton Pettus, Florian Reutter and Sacha Skarbek on its first full-length studio release in 17 years.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. The Independent (UK)
    Feb 24, 2022
    100
    Across the next nine tracks they deliver pounding pop thrills and arena-sized catharsis, in a style that refines their distinctive sound instead of pimping it up, Noughties style.
  2. Record Collector
    Feb 16, 2022
    100
    It’s an album blazing with a refulgent light that illuminates the darkness. Ultimately, it’s a cathartic celebration of life co-created by someone who’s survived a traumatic experience. More importantly, it shows how heartbreak, suffering and tragedy can be refashioned into transcendent art.
  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    Feb 16, 2022
    90
    The Tipping Point album is tip-top art-pop. [Mar 2022, p.80]
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  4. Under The Radar
    Feb 16, 2022
    80
    The Tipping Point is clean, respectfully confident, and actually has a purpose that justifies its subtle grandiosity. [Dec 2021 - Feb 2022, p.154]
  5. Uncut
    Feb 16, 2022
    80
    Fans of Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal will find more than enough reminders of their glory days. [Mar 2022, p.36]
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  6. Pitchfork
    Mar 2, 2022
    75
    An album that feels like the most fully realized record Tears for Fears have ever made, a culmination of the musical and emotional themes they’ve held dear since their inception.
  7. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 28, 2022
    60
    The end result finds elegance trumping excitement.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. ibu_jac
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Sounds from the future. And lyrics to get us there. Joyous yet truthful. Just when we needed it most. Listen. Love.
  2. mcdonama
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Classic TFF without sounding like they're stuck in the 80s. There's a freshness to this album whilst sounding familiar... the production andClassic TFF without sounding like they're stuck in the 80s. There's a freshness to this album whilst sounding familiar... the production and songwriter are superb.… Expand
  4. turntabledoc
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    It sounds really big. After several listens, it already sounds classic. Layered and spacious and easy to sink in to. Every musical elementIt sounds really big. After several listens, it already sounds classic. Layered and spacious and easy to sink in to. Every musical element feels like a hook. And great lyrics. The title track and "Rivers of Mercy" turn grief into catharsis.

    This is the most beautiful piece of music I've heard in a long time, one that I didn't know that I needed. We should all be grateful these guys are still at it. Inspirational.    … Expand
  5. henry67600
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    waouh !!! quel retour !! ça sonne tellement moderne bien qu'on retrouve ce qui fait le son TFF. Son enorme, atmosphère dansante et rythmiquewaouh !!! quel retour !! ça sonne tellement moderne bien qu'on retrouve ce qui fait le son TFF. Son enorme, atmosphère dansante et rythmique imparable. Un classique de 2022 déjà en ce début d'année Bravo les gars !!… Expand
  6. mabernethy
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Brilliant. Time will tell if this is their best album, but -- at the very least -- it ranks with their best. It has more emotional and musicalBrilliant. Time will tell if this is their best album, but -- at the very least -- it ranks with their best. It has more emotional and musical range than anything previous, and doesn't waste a second. The songs progress in interesting, unexpected directions while containing some of Curt and Roland's most personal songwriting. They take significant risks here, using a bold and varied sonic palette, making The Tipping Point both a consolidation of their strengths and a step toward new directions should they choose to pursue them.… Expand
  7. Davidwv97
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    Great production, good songwriting, nice atmosphere, the album doesn't bore for a second. It sounds familiar, but also very modern. A greatGreat production, good songwriting, nice atmosphere, the album doesn't bore for a second. It sounds familiar, but also very modern. A great comeback from two of pop's greatest artists.… Expand
  8. CosmoMoffy
    Mar 30, 2022
    7
    This is quite good. Well produced polished sound. A few genres in this. Not ground breaking - but I’m my top 10 so far this year.

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