The Carpenters - Singles 1969-1981
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Free Music Notes for Singles 1969-1981
Free Music Review: Stereo SACD review
Hit: 5 Stars
I am a self-confessed stereophile. I'm afraid that I haven't gotten the whole surround sound thing, so this review is of the Stereo DSD SACD layer of this disc.
Love them or hate them, this would have to be without question one of the best Stereo SACDs to demonstrate the massive difference between a standard CD and a Stereo SACD. The depth and clarity of sound is nothing short of breathtaking. Reviewers are always citing Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' as one of the best, but if you forget genres for a second and just listen to this, you will never go back to a standard CD again.
I grew up with the Carpenters, and I happen to believe that Karen Carpenter had one of the most beautiful singing voices of the century. There, I've said it. No embarrassment here. Even if you don't agree, do yourself a favour and listen to this disc - it is a life-changing experience in music reproduction. Congratulations to Richard Carpenter and the other technicians involved in the SACD remastering. It is a masterpiece.
Five stars for sound quality alone.
Free Music Review: Unmistakable sound, impeccable mixing.... simply fantastic!
Hit: 5 Stars
Being a fan of the Carpenters for over 30 years, there's really not a lot that I could write that has not been written before by others and myself. There's also probably NOT a mix that I haven't heard and had an issue at one point of Richard's continuous "dabbling" in the mixes of these classic tunes.
However, I must report to you - any Carpenters fan or anyone interested in finding out more about them - that THIS is the album to buy, ESPECIALLY if you are able to take advance of the SACD benefits.
Simply fantastic, words cannot explain the emotions that came back to me in full force when listening to this CD in surround, mixed the way that is. A new version of "Superstar" and also "It's Going To Take Some Time" (I believe!) as well as "tweaks" all through the mixes will make you think that Karen is alive & well & standing in the room with you.
Unbelieveable quality, and a refreshing sound that immediately unleashes the timelessness of these songs and the beauty of Karen's voice.
A MUST for any real fan.
Free Music Review: Golden CD of Carpenters
Hit: 5 Stars
This CD is very good. It is a level of all-songs superiors. The voice of Karen has a transparent feeling beautifully, and composition of Richard and an arrangement are refined and, moreover, have an intelligence. Such wonderful Duo will not appear again. Free Music Review: You Never Heard The Carpenters Before This
Hit: 5 Stars
Twenty-one songs by the Carpenters on one SACD disc is a wonder to behold. Karen Carpenter has always had pitch-perfect vocals and the arrangements were carefully recorded. However, in SACD format, you can literally hear minor things you never could before - background studio noises, breathing, minor sounds that make you feel as if you are IN the studio. Enough has been said about this remarkable set of songs and how they continue to effect generation after generation with their playfulness and emotional range. This is about as good as albums get for song material and the SACD format just about makes it beyond perfect.Free Music Review: This is a Superb SACD Mix!
Hit: 5 Stars
Combine Karen Carpenter's vocals, wonderful lyrics, clear instrumental, and a skilled mixing job done by Richard Carpenter himself, and you have an "other worldly experience" that, I'm warning you now, can get pretty emotional.
This is a must-have. I have 50 surround sound CD's. This makes my top 5.