Easley reacts to albums for the first time: Carpenters by Carpenters

[@KayKeneetit]

Not many react to entire albums…very nice to listen along with you. Long time Carpenters fan here. Horizon is my favorite album. Hope to see more of your reviews/reactions. Thanks!

[@raybrown3667]

Nice reaction. The Carpenters' albums are vastly underappreciated. A close listen to any of their albums will demonstrate the duo's attention to detail in arranging, orchestration, and performance, as well as an excellent choice of backing instrumentalists. This LP from 1971 (known to fans as "the Tan Album") also introduced the Carpenters' familiar logo, designed by Craig Braun and Associates (at the same time Braun was designing the artwork for the Rolling Stones' "Sticky Fingers" album). The "Carpenters" LP was a bestseller, reaching #2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and eventually going quadruple platinum. Its singles are pop classics: "For All We Know" (chart peak, #3), "Rainy Days and Mondays" (#2), and "Superstar" (#2). There's also a potential hit that did not get tapped for single release ("Let Me Be the One"). The Bacharach-David Medley (medley, not melody) by this time had already become a concert staple for the duo when it made its appearance on this album. It's a showcase for Richard Carpenter's talent as an arranger. The final song, "Sometimes," by composer Henry Mancini and daughter Felice, performed by Karen with Richard on piano alone and no overdubbed background vocals, makes for a warm and intimate close. This LP won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus for the year 1971.

[@bishop6516]

Karen's voice is beautiful making every song she sings on unforgettable.

[@robertfausnaught8513]

The very best female singer. Voice of the century

[@robertfausnaught8513]

Karen Carpenter was a drummer. A great drummer. But brother said that can't see that person with that great voice. So she was forced to come out in front. She hated it.