WYBIMLA
Well-Known Member
I'm not sure what the timeline was for recording MIA.
After Music Music Music, Karen's marriage... then close to a year of production.
They already had "I believe you (78)" and "Because we are in love (80)" recorded.
"Make believe its your first time" was already demo-ed before...
I think the fact that they were overworked was weighing on them.
They had so much work behind them at this point it makes sense why they were choosing these songs.
In a weird way, MIA is like a compilation album.
When an artist does that, they stand a chance to get the "bland" remark.
By the time the album comes out, the material isn't in step with what listeners want to hear.
Focusing so much on the past, and to a degree there's some heart missing in this collection.
However, the "sound" is totally there, and that's what I love about it!
They're present on this album, but perhaps a bit standoffish.
As if to say: "we kept our promise, here's the album for the label and it's Made in America."
Not as extreme as Marvin Gaye's reasoning for his "Here, My Dear" album, but The Carpenters have to pay their bills too. Lol
After Music Music Music, Karen's marriage... then close to a year of production.
They already had "I believe you (78)" and "Because we are in love (80)" recorded.
"Make believe its your first time" was already demo-ed before...
I think the fact that they were overworked was weighing on them.
They had so much work behind them at this point it makes sense why they were choosing these songs.
In a weird way, MIA is like a compilation album.
When an artist does that, they stand a chance to get the "bland" remark.
By the time the album comes out, the material isn't in step with what listeners want to hear.
Focusing so much on the past, and to a degree there's some heart missing in this collection.
However, the "sound" is totally there, and that's what I love about it!
They're present on this album, but perhaps a bit standoffish.
As if to say: "we kept our promise, here's the album for the label and it's Made in America."
Not as extreme as Marvin Gaye's reasoning for his "Here, My Dear" album, but The Carpenters have to pay their bills too. Lol
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