JuanDela
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I know absolutely nothing about music theory or writing, so I don't know every music term and I'm sorry if I'm terribly wrong about this list.
To me personally are the next ones:
Albums:
- Now & Then: Side B is a little short. Would've loved a full version of the oldies.
- Karen Carpenter (Karen's solo album): A little different to the Carpenters original sound, but still great. Song selection is also pretty good, but phil Ramone's arrangements are a little shallow. In Lovelines, for example, you can barely hear Karen's full singing. I prefer the arrangements Richard did to Lovelines in their posthumous album, and to My Body Keeps Changing My Mind in "From The Top".
Songs:
- We've Only Just Begun: I feel like the bridge where Richard sings "And yes, we've just beguuuuuuuuuun" sounds a little empty. Karen's voice would've maybe given it some more depth.
- Please Mr. Postman: The "Aaaaaahhh" backing vocals sound a little shallow when they start. Also, the 1991 remix cuts out a part of the guitar solo at the end.
- I Won't Last A Day Without You (Singles 1969-1981 version): Piano solo at the end is almost perfect, but could've used some more instrumentation in the last note.
- Look To Your Dreams: The Piano solo at the end is sublime, but it's really low. Gotta bring the volume up about 200%.
- Beechwood 4-5789: Bassline is too simple for my taste.
Let me know your list!
To me personally are the next ones:
Albums:
- Now & Then: Side B is a little short. Would've loved a full version of the oldies.
- Karen Carpenter (Karen's solo album): A little different to the Carpenters original sound, but still great. Song selection is also pretty good, but phil Ramone's arrangements are a little shallow. In Lovelines, for example, you can barely hear Karen's full singing. I prefer the arrangements Richard did to Lovelines in their posthumous album, and to My Body Keeps Changing My Mind in "From The Top".
Songs:
- We've Only Just Begun: I feel like the bridge where Richard sings "And yes, we've just beguuuuuuuuuun" sounds a little empty. Karen's voice would've maybe given it some more depth.
- Please Mr. Postman: The "Aaaaaahhh" backing vocals sound a little shallow when they start. Also, the 1991 remix cuts out a part of the guitar solo at the end.
- I Won't Last A Day Without You (Singles 1969-1981 version): Piano solo at the end is almost perfect, but could've used some more instrumentation in the last note.
- Look To Your Dreams: The Piano solo at the end is sublime, but it's really low. Gotta bring the volume up about 200%.
- Beechwood 4-5789: Bassline is too simple for my taste.
Let me know your list!