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Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Pop · 2019

Everybody Wants to Rule the World

Pomplamoose

A crisp, funk-inflected reimagining of the 80s classic. Dry, intimate vocals and tight, hand-played grooves turn a stadium anthem into a sun-drenched studio session.

October 9, 2019 · Not On Label (Pomplamoose Self-released)

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This cover transforms the widescreen, reverb-soaked grandeur of Tears for Fears into something remarkably tactile and intimate. By stripping away the 80s gloss, Pomplamoose reveals the clockwork precision of the original composition. The production is incredibly dry, making it feel as though the band is performing three feet away from you in a room filled with morning light. It is a masterclass in the 'VideoSong' philosophy: what you see is what you hear, and every sound has a visible, physical origin.

Moments Worth Listening For
the moment the bridge hits and the vocal harmonies stack into a lush, multi-tracked choir
the precise, percussive snap of the snare drum during the iconic opening riff
the subtle, funky Rhodes chords that replace the original's soaring synth pads
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Everybody Wants to Rule the World sound next to the rest of Pomplamoose's catalogue?

Social Commentary+3.1σ

The writing leans far further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

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