The 1993 album "Elemental" saw Tears for Fears strip back their sound, eschewing the glossy production of their earlier work for a more direct, guitar-driven approach. This marked a new phase for the band as a duo.
- "Elemental" was the first album to be released by Tears for Fears following the departure of keyboardist and co-founder Tim Staffell. The album's lead single, "Goodnight Song," reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart. "Elemental" reached number 12 on the UK Albums Chart and number 47 on the US Billboard 200.
- The album was produced by the band members Roland Orzabal and Alan Griffiths, with additional production by Tim Lavery and Ian Stanley. The recording sessions took place at both Matrix Studios and Real World Studios in the UK. The album's sound was notably more guitar-oriented than their previous releases.
- "Elemental" was the first album released by Tears For Fears following the departure of co-founding member Curt Smith in 1991. The album's lead single "Goodnight Song" was a modest hit in the UK, while "Break It Down Again" gained traction on US alternative radio. The album reached number 12 on the UK charts and number 47 in the US.
Tears for Fears is a British pop-rock band formed in Bath, England, in 1981. They achieved global fame in the mid-1980s with their synth-pop and new wave sound.
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