GaryAlan
Well-Known Member
It is interesting to note the difference in amount of time taken to "complete" the album Made In America
versus completing the album Voice of the Heart. Part of that difference was perhaps due to Richard's perfectionist aspirations.
After all, Made In America was declined in three of its vinyl pressings before Richard accepted a pressing for mass production.
That is one of the reasons I prefer VOH to MIA (perhaps, too, partly explaining why Richard thinks otherwise).
For it is the imperfections of the finished product that are seductive to me.
That he utilized a choir is unsurprising, as Karen was not there to "complete" background harmony.
That so many "work leads" are here enhances my appreciation of Karen Carpenter.
The artwork for the entire album is excellent.
Look To Your Dreams is a fantastic Carpenter/Bettis production. (Written 1974, recorded 1978, completed 1983)
Ordinary Fool is a fantastic example of their take on a Paul Williams tune. (Tenor Sax: Tom Scott and John Phillips).
Sailing On The Tide is some of the old-style Carpenters' magic (as good as Happy).
At The End Of A Song is a great song (pedal steel guitar: Jay Dee Manes).
You're Enough is a great song (electric guitar: Tim May and Tony Peluso).
Two Lives, a great work lead.
Prime Time Love, a good effort.
Chuck Findley on trumpet solo,Your Baby Doesn't Love You AnyMore
At least the OK Choral is okay.
versus completing the album Voice of the Heart. Part of that difference was perhaps due to Richard's perfectionist aspirations.
After all, Made In America was declined in three of its vinyl pressings before Richard accepted a pressing for mass production.
That is one of the reasons I prefer VOH to MIA (perhaps, too, partly explaining why Richard thinks otherwise).
For it is the imperfections of the finished product that are seductive to me.
That he utilized a choir is unsurprising, as Karen was not there to "complete" background harmony.
That so many "work leads" are here enhances my appreciation of Karen Carpenter.
The artwork for the entire album is excellent.
Look To Your Dreams is a fantastic Carpenter/Bettis production. (Written 1974, recorded 1978, completed 1983)
Ordinary Fool is a fantastic example of their take on a Paul Williams tune. (Tenor Sax: Tom Scott and John Phillips).
Sailing On The Tide is some of the old-style Carpenters' magic (as good as Happy).
At The End Of A Song is a great song (pedal steel guitar: Jay Dee Manes).
You're Enough is a great song (electric guitar: Tim May and Tony Peluso).
Two Lives, a great work lead.
Prime Time Love, a good effort.
Chuck Findley on trumpet solo,Your Baby Doesn't Love You AnyMore
At least the OK Choral is okay.