Shout: The Very Best of Tears for Fears is a 2001 compilation album released by the English band Tears for Fears. The album contains the greatest hits of the band from their first album, The Hurting, to the much later Elemental. The liner notes contain various photographs which were researched by Jason Pastori and coordinated by Ryan Null.
Reception
In an AllMusic review, Jose F. Promis says "Shout: The Very Best of Tears for Fears provides an excellent overview of the band's key tracks" with the set improving upon their previous compilation (1992's Tears Roll Down) by including an additional five tracks. He concludes by stating it "stands as the definitive Tears for Fears collection". Mike Duquette of the Second Disc states that it is the "best single disc TFF set for your money" and that "It's inexplicable as to why a generic 20th Century Masters disc was released almost simultaneously."
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from AllMusic.
Tears for Fears Roland Orzabal – guitar, keyboards, vocals Curt Smith – bass, keyboards, vocals Ian Stanley – keyboards Manny Elias – drums
Additional contributors Chris Hughes – background vocals, drums Oleta Adams – vocals John Baker – background vocals Mel Collins – saxophone Phil Collins – drums Randy Jacobs – guitar Manu Katché – drums Mark O'Donoughue – Wurlitzer Caroline Orzabal – background vocals Pino Palladino – bass Simon Phillips – drums Neil Taylor – guitar
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