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Post by Rick Henry on Nov 30, 2004 20:52:17 GMT -5
I chose the original compilation "Singles 1969-1973". I know that Carpenters released several more great singles after 1973, but this compilation is my favorite in that I played it thousands of times throughout the '70's. This album was a constant in my life for a good ten years or more. After that I'd say my second favorite compilation is the recently released "Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition". it's a great collection with the Carpenters' finest work. I also like the black cover - it's classic.
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Post by smoothie2 on Dec 1, 2004 0:04:44 GMT -5
Don't think I really qualify, since I don't own all these in the poll, but I tend to agree with you Rick, that it's truly great since for me, I think the 69-73 singles was the 2nd album I bought of the C's. It's a treasure. I think for me, at the time I bought it, I was really hooked on "Sing". Even though Sing is not my favorite by far today.
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Post by Moe on Dec 1, 2004 2:39:05 GMT -5
I love the Gold collection. I love the remixes. I love the selection and that there are 40 songs to listen to. I play this one most of all.
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Post by enigma on Dec 1, 2004 8:01:57 GMT -5
I went with YOM compilation it is more complete than alot of the compilations out there so one can hear the lesser known Carpenters songs along with the famous ones and it is a good balance between classic and newer songs. You get a more wholistic and complete experiance on this compilation and I also like the album cover and way they packaged this compilation especially the vinal release of it. Like Rick Gold 35th is my second favorite for simular reasons to YOM for me.
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Post by cam83 on Dec 1, 2004 16:04:30 GMT -5
Hi All, I chose THE SINGLES 1969-1973 as it was the first Carpenters album I had ever heard. And the one I will always remember. The magestic beauty of the arrangements and of course, THAT voice...
Cameron
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Post by karen69roland on Dec 1, 2004 16:36:17 GMT -5
*Yesterday Once More* is my choice. In 1985, this compilation was a very complete item for the time... The tape version is the most played Carpenters tape(except for Christmas Portrait) that I played in my life.
*Love Songs* was many, many times in my CD player at the end of the '90s..., just like *Interpretations* which is not on the poll.
..., I heard that they removed *Because We Are In Love(The Wedding Song)* from the newest *Gold* version..., that's a poor decision, to me.
I rely a lot on the *Singles '69 - '81* also.
*Singles '69 - '73* is an absolute classic.
The quality is awesome on the *20th Century Masters*..., compare the opening bass drum in *Love Is Surrender* with the original *Close To You* or the remastered *Close To You* album..., you'll see what I mean. [glow=red,2,300][/glow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow][shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow]
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Post by Rick Henry on Dec 1, 2004 21:50:12 GMT -5
*$ Hi Roland, the remix of "Love Is Surrender" on "20th Century Masters" is fantastic. I love the extra added kick with the enhanced bass drum parts.
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Post by Rob813 on Dec 5, 2004 15:27:27 GMT -5
I choose The Gold Collection because the selection of songs is very comprehensive of their career. Also, the remixes are excellent - mostly subtle changes, but make listening even more enjoyable. I also think the liner notes by Richard are outstanding, adding to the appreciation of the songs. He was quite honest in his descriptions of background info. Hopefully he'll continue to "loosen up" with the fans.
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Post by Boat2Sail on Dec 7, 2004 22:00:02 GMT -5
^* I went with Gold: 35th Anniversary. It features their best from the full range of their career. I love singles 1969 - 1973, that was my earliest favorite and I've played it 1,000's of times but Gold is much better.
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