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109 of 110 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Karen Carpenter died on 4th February 1983 and, although the phrase "sadly missed" is overused and often misused, in her case it is absolutely justified. Her distinctive, liquid-golden-honeyed vocals, all-American but always crystal clear, backed by brother Richard's lush arrangements and orchestrations, graced the world's singles and album charts for most of the 1970s, serving as a melodic counterpoint to some of the excesses of the pop and rock industry's output at the time. It was easy listening par excellence - and, oddly, there has never been anything quite like them since.
There can be little argument that the twenty tracks on this collection are the best-selling or most popular of their songs. They are scheduled somewhat randomly, but at least putting the twee Sesame Street anthem, "Sing", before the finale of Klaatu's "Calling Occupants..." gives things a satisfactory sense of ending.
Three of the tracks are marked "1991 remix" - in truth, a lot of the other tracks have also been remixed at various times since their original release, as Richard, presumably at a loose end after Karen's death, couldn't resist tinkering with them. Fortunately no harm has been done, and you'd have to be a Carpenters "trekkie" to notice any differences.
It is difficult to imagine that there can be a household that doesn't already have a copy of this collection, in this or one of its several earlier releases, but if there is then this is still the one to get.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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with Karen's rich, sweet as honey voice and Richard's talent for arranging this duo were unbeatable in their day and still are. Sadly, All was not as well as it appeared in their songs and with the death of Karen, a true female legend died. all the great songs are here, from the joyous 'top of the world' to the bitter sweet 'I need to be in love' , the spine tingling 'goodbye to love' (makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end) the amusing 'Calling occupants of interplanetary craft'
The very romantic 'we've only just begun' and the ever so slightly moody 'Rainy days and Mondays' the brillaintly uplifting 'close to you and the oh so sad 'Superstar'are all included on this wonderful album. So, while the story may not have ended happily you can listen to this and recall the legacy Karen left.
The very romantic 'we've only just begun' and the ever so slightly moody 'Rainy days and Mondays' the brillaintly uplifting 'close to you and the oh so sad 'Superstar'are all included on this wonderful album. So, while the story may not have ended happily you can listen to this and recall the legacy Karen left.
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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This is a must own album. Karen's voice is absolute gold and puts all other female vocalists to shame. All bar none. Every song is a masterpiece in its own right. Back in the seventies, the Carpenters were ridiculed by the press for their clean living and their non-agressive brand of music. This is a career-spanning collection and 9 of their 10 studio albums are represente. As you listen, the quality of music never wavers and that is something that is rare to find in popular music nowadays. 12/10. Brilliant.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Abbatastic
Although I already have many of the tracks there were some I didn't have and for £4 it was well worth the money
Published 1 month ago by B&B
Best CD.
Karen Carpenter had a beautiful voice. Great selection of tracks. Brilliant CD which brings back all the golden oldies. Very good music.
Published 3 months ago by Roman Duma
CARPENTERS GOLD WILL NEVER LOSE IT'S SHINE....
Karen carpenter had one of the greatest voices in showbiz. 'Goodbye to love' is an endless classic as is all their tracks....BUY IT....
Published 3 months ago by HONEST JOHN
brilliant album
In comparison to a lot of other music on my phone this is like a breath of fresh air and its nice to listen to something I normally wouldn't.
Published 3 months ago by narissa
Great intro to the group..
This is a very handy collection for people like me. I've always had a sneaking respect and and affection for the Carpenters but felt that whilst their albums may be be blessed with... Read more
Published 4 months ago by os
Nobody does it better!
Great selection of tracks and excellent value for money from Amazon! Nobody does it quite as well as the 'Carpenters', with delightful lyrics, simple melodies and the distinctive... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Papillon
Carpenters Gold
I had this cd for Christmas and it is absolutely wonderful! Its a perfect selection of some great Carpenters classics.
Published 4 months ago by jocl
Carpenters Gold
Karen's voice is absolutely wonderful. Each song is a masterpiece. Listen to the Carpenters is fabulous rare find in popular music today.
Published 5 months ago by Lourdes
It's definitely not rock'n'roll but I like it!
If you really want to shock your friends, stick The Carpenters on and watch their horrified expressions! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Helen Brazier
PURE GOLD
This is a magnificent album,ok it is stuck in the middle of the road,but who cares?,this is well crafted and wonderfully produced music that has stood the test of time,all the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Finbar the looney
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