![]() Karen never looked more compelling, beautiful, and contemporary. Take a look at the photo below from which this cover was designed. Disc in hand at last, I couldn't wait to play it.īefore I talk about the art within, let's begin with the obvious comment most any fan would make: The album cover is just horrible, almost as if it were designed to make buyers bypass it and the music inside. Eventually, it really was a go, and I had the treasured piece in my possession. Finally.Īs with all pending releases, I watched the Billboard magazine articles and called A&M Records several times to confirm the release date. ![]() Richard must have known that eventually it would all leak out, so along with a change of heart about the recordings, Karen Carpenter's one and only solo album finally saw the light of day. Selected cuts appeared on Lovelines and the boxed set From the Top, but collectors on the inside had copies of her work that were passed around from person to person. The release of Karen's album was alternatively denied and approved, seemingly dependent on the mood of Richard from year to year. Fans were grateful, but the unreleased Holy Grail was Karen's solo recording. Obviously it was a tricky task to balance commerce and good taste, but under the steady and well thought out leadership of Richard Carpenter, albums by the duo now included a new Christmas collection and various compilations of all sizes. ![]() Far away from California, where any Carpenters news seemed to come from in the years after her death. ( You can follow this series of album reviews beginning here.)īy 1996 when this disc was finally released, my family had relocated to Denver, living in the area for about seven years. ![]() I've reviewed all the albums of Karen and Richard Carpenter up until this point in time, but I can think of no better tribute to my favorite vocalist. On the 30th Anniversary of the passing of Karen Carpenter, it seems most appropriate to offer my review of her one and only solo album. ![]()
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