Aurora/Only Yesterday/Desperado/Please Mr Postman/I Can Dream Can't I/Solitaire/Happy/(I'm Caught Between) Goodbye & I Love You/Love Me For What I Am/Eventide
During the progressive rock era The Carpenters vocal duo were seriously uncool. Few of the critics appeared to appreciate the quality of Karen Carpenter’s voice. Horizon marked the end of their golden era and features the quality single Only Yesterday which reached the top ten on both sides of the Atlantic. (US:13 UK:1)
“Although The Carpenters' albums consisted mostly of covers, Richard's scattering of self-penned songs were the match of any of them, and on this LP Only Yesterday is the highlight, one of the most played songs of the year. Despite the easy listening associations, on this as with other Carpenters offerings, it is clear they are striving for something more substantial and serious. But when all is said and done, it's all about that distinctively rich and lustrous voice, even the way she takes in breath is gorgeous, with a wonderful tone and technique.”
“Vintage easy listening. Wonderful and powerful songs, beautiful arranged and performed. This is first class stuff. Don't be fooled by the name.”
“Horizon is a first class pop album. The songs are complex and deep. Karen's voice as always is perfect, full bodied with an amazing range of strength and tenderness.”
“These are some of the finest recordings The Carpenters ever made. This album stands out in my mind because of the warmth and presence of Karen's voice. Her lower register is showcased beautifully here.”
“This release represents the best work of the Carpenters and the turning point in their lives. The music does not sound dated and the overall performances are fresh and magical. After this their work seems formulaic and forced. Horizon is the Carpenters in top form, the work that followed lost the haunted, melancholy richness to be found here.”
“This album contains Karen's most heavenly recordings ever. Her voice is nothing short of angelic. I Can Dream Can't I is her most amazing performance ever. She sounds as if she was meant to sing all the songs of the big band era.”
“Karen Carpenter's vocals were set against a backdrop of some of the strongest arrangements they ever had.”
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