Raoul and the Kings of Spain

Raoul and the Kings of Spain

Tears For Fears

Raoul and the Kings of Spain is the fifth album by the British pop-rock band Tears for Fears. Like the previous album, Elemental, it is essentially a solo effort by Roland Orzabal—neither album being made with the involvement of Curt Smith who had left the band at that time. The album, according to Orzabal, has a recurring theme of familial relationships and delves into his own Spanish heritage. The album's title was mooted as far back as the 1980s as a possible contender for the band's third album (The Seeds of Love). Raoul was originally Orzabal's name given at birth Read more on Last.fm.