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Post by cam83 on Nov 26, 2003 15:39:13 GMT -5
Hi All,
I chose VOICE OF THE HEART because it features some of Karen's best vocal performances. Of course, these songs were not hits, but they come as close to an album of standard-like songs. Karen sings effortlessly as always, and her voice is like pure honey. This collection is sad to listen to because it just hints as some of the things she could have sung. I would have loved for her to do an album of great songs of the 30s-40's-50's etc. Imagine her doing that...in the vein of Ordinary Fool or I Can Dream Can't I...
Cam
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Post by Rick Henry on Nov 26, 2003 22:42:21 GMT -5
"Passage", The Carpenters went way above and beyond to create an album of songs which are not typical of The Carpenters, and myself being one who enjoys variety found this album to be a breath of fresh air. It showed us that the Carpenters were more than your average easylistening group. Check out the polls for favorite albums and songs on the website: www.carponline.bravepages.com/page%203.htm* give the page about a minute to download as there are about 12 or 13 polls on it. |
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Post by Boat2Sail on Nov 27, 2003 10:50:30 GMT -5
I also chose Passage here, mainly because it has several of my very favorite songs on it. Sweet Sweet Smile, I Just Fall In Love Again, Two Sides, Calling Occupants..., Don't Cry For Me Argentina, and All You Get From Love Is a Love Song.
Like Rick Henry I think this is a very strong and consistent album. I like every song.
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Post by Sammy on Nov 28, 2003 19:15:19 GMT -5
My choice was Singles 1974-1978. It was really a toss up between Passage - which I love and Made In America which has one of my most favorite Carps songs Those Good Old Dreams. Since I couldn't decide between the two I went with the Singles.
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Post by cam83 on Nov 28, 2003 19:22:55 GMT -5
Sorry Rick,
But I think PASSAGE was one of their weakest albums. It just didn't have the consistency of their previous albums. Some of the songs were good...Don't Cry For Me Argentina, I Just Fall In Love Again, Two Sides were the best songs on that album, in my opinion. But the rest were...well, I guess at that time, they both were not in any shape to be making records, as Richard says now...But the PASSAGE album did have an edge, I will grant it that. I was also very disappointed that the album didnt' feature the CARPENTERS logo or any pictures. That was a big disappointent!
My thoughts,
Cam
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Post by Moe on Nov 29, 2003 2:04:24 GMT -5
I had to choose "Lovelines" out of this list.
"Where do I go from here" and "You're the one" are all time favorites and should have been Carpenters' classics. They had the standards "When I fall in love" and "Little girl blue" to add some class to the set and I like the way Richard mixed Karen's solo tracks, especially "If I had you." "Univited guest" and "Kiss me the way you did last night" are great songs with a little bit of a sexy edge to them. Karen's voice sounded great and the I like the front CD cover...I only wish it was in color.
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Post by ThomB on Nov 29, 2003 10:29:26 GMT -5
My choice is Made In America
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Post by Federico Cruz on Nov 29, 2003 14:35:44 GMT -5
I was also very disappointed that the album didnt' feature the CARPENTERS logo or any pictures. That was a big disappointent! My thoughts, Cam Hi, Cam. Pictures not (I was disappointed too, but I imagine that Karen didn't look well), but Carpenters logo yes. Look at the flip side, in the bottom. |
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Post by Christian on Nov 29, 2003 18:18:02 GMT -5
Hi!
I also went for Lovelines, a very sophisticated with great songs. As mentioned before, MIA is for me one of their weakest albums and several of the songs from Lovelines would really have lifted the album.
As for Passage, quite different album from the others and very experimental. I love All You Get From Love and Sweet Smile. I guess they felt the need to explore new types of music and try out other things. MIA is a sad atempt to go back to what had worked before without making it and does not offer anything new.
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Post by ThomB on Mar 20, 2004 9:36:12 GMT -5
Made In America was my original choice, but as time has gone by it is now As Time Goes By. I love Rainbow Connection, California Dreamin', Dancing In The Street, I Got Rhythm and Karen/Ella Medley. Great collection of songs.  |
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Post by JIM on Mar 29, 2004 0:45:41 GMT -5
A Song For You is my fav. A Song
For You to me is so powerfull both
lyrically and melodically. I get
goose bumps every time I hear it.
Also Crystal Lullabye with its
segway into Road Ode and then
the reprise of Song For You I feel
are spine chillers.
JIM
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Post by JohnnyAngel on Mar 29, 2004 9:44:05 GMT -5
My vote went to "Passage", sorry Cam but I think in this one we're exactly the oposite, 'cause in my opinion the weakest one is "Voice Of The Heart". I totally agree with Rick, this album demonstrated the K&R could go on very different things without losing their unique style. The arragements and the orchestration on this abum are really awesome. It features one of my all time favourites: "All you get from love is a love song" I Love Karen's vocals in this one, she sounds so clear & pure. Plus, it has these masterpieces ("Calling Occupants" & "Argentina") simply exquisite. Just my opinion Regards |
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Post by dgfarnsworth on Mar 29, 2004 15:35:08 GMT -5
Once again. I must agree with you, Jorge. Passage is the choice, here. The diversity exemplifies The Carpenters as who they really are--a diverse group. I just love "All You Get From Love Is A Love Song"--and especially love "B'Wana She No Home".
While I like "Voice of the Heart"......I must say that "Voice of the Heart" is the one Carpenters album that I would call "WATERED DOWN". Know what I mean?
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Post by Moe on Mar 29, 2004 15:49:03 GMT -5
I really like "Voice of the Heart," but the background choir gets on my nerves after a while. I wish Richard would have used his own voice on all of the songs or hired some background singers that would have given the set a more contemporary sound.
Having a choir back up the Carpenters' sound works good on the Christmas material and on selected songs like "I need to be in love," but it doesn't work as well on most of the other songs. I think Richard is a genius, but this is one point that I disagree with him.
my 2 cents...
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Post by David Roberson on Mar 29, 2004 15:58:41 GMT -5
My favorite album by the Carpenters is "A Song For You". I think it completely captures the essence of the Carpenters both musically and lyrically. I love how the title track bookends the album. And some of the most defining hits by the duo appear on this very album.
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