Encore: Tear for Fears - "Mad World"

The Story Behind The Song

In this special encore episode of Roland Orsable from Tear for Fears tells the story behind his unexpected breakout hit Mad World from the duo's 1983 debut album, The Hurting.

In this special encore episode of The Story Behind the Song,, Roland Orzabal from Tears for Fears tells the story behind his unexpected breakout hit, "Mad World," from the duo's 1983 debut album The Hurting.

Season 3 of The Story Behind the Song kicks off on September 9th just ahead of Consequence's Drum Week Spectacular the following week. Drum Week will feature the 100 greatest drummers of all time, exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names to ever sit behind a kit, and more – it's Consequence's celebration of the masters of rhythm!

Check out all their Drum Week content at consequence.net.

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