Their second album, Songs from the Big Chair, was released in 1985 and became a worldwide hit, establishing the band in the US. After a third platinum-selling studio album, The Seeds of Love (1989), Smith and Orzabal parted company.
Their second album, Songs from the Big Chair, was released in 1985 and became a global sensation, making the band famous in the United States. After releasing their third platinum-selling studio album, The Seeds of Love (1989), Smith and Orzabal ended their partnership.