We've Only Just Begun/Top Of The World/Ticket To Ride/Superstar/Rainy Days & Mondays/Goodbye To Love/ Yesterday Once More/Its Going To Take Some Time/Sing/For All We Know/Hurting Each Other/Close To You
This is without question the best compilation of The Carpenters hits, taken from their most creative period. It is shameful to record that in the era of progressive rock this duo were ridiculed for their clean cut image as being out of keeping with the times. (US:1 UK:1)
“This compilation sold massively, especially in the UK where it stayed in the charts for ages. And it deserved to for this is a carefully assembled and set, imaginatively topped and tailed on side one to bind the individual songs almost seamlessly together into an easy-listening suite par-excellence. Stylishly produced in best sub-Bacharach style by brother Richard, he knows, as we all do, that's it's all about sister Karen's pitch-perfect voice.”
“The Carpenters' pull has always been Karen Carpenter's sparkling voice which is one of the clearest. It's perfectly pleasant, never piercing, never sharp, always on its own pretty course. The songs here are gorgeous, the melodies catchy, the instruments are sound but what really makes this a timeless delight is hearing Karen's melancholic croon.”
“If you just want to own one Carpenters album in your collection, pick this as it has all the wonderful early hits and no filler.”
“Look no further than this for an absolutely essential Carpenters collection. The material here is indisputably wonderful, fragile ballads, simple melodies, warm harmonies all cleverly arranged. What comes through most strongly is Karen's singing which is exceptional. Her voice's remarkable tonal resonance and her sure-footed empathy with each song. It's hard to go wrong with songs like these.”
“What is neat about this album is that it is not just a track by track compilation of the hit Carpenter songs. The album runs like a continuous music track with a new introduction to We've Only Just Begun, and new transition music between some songs. So even though you may have heard the original songs before, here they are presented in a different manner which catches the discerning ear. There are no weak tracks; all are true Carpenter hits.”
“I guarantee you will not get bored or tired with this album. This excellent collection contains their hit singles from the early to mid 70s and every one's a winner.”
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