I really like the music of The Carpenters. Karen's voice makes me very comfortable and relax, and Richard's arranging skill is very precise (seem like a math formula to some). But with the music they are making and Karen's soft voice, I think it fits perfectly. Even though I like them alot, I never have one of their CD except the "Best of". Maybe because I'm just too cheap to buy the album when basically all their songs are on their numberous "Best of" CDs. However, I will get "Now and then" (pictured) when I'm back in Canada. hee hee.
The main reason is because of the awesome cover. I think this is one of the best album cover I ever seen. It just so different sort of like a snap shot but you know it isn't. The background, colors, everything, just reflect the time era so nicely. It also reminded me of my first home in Toronto when I was 8.
The song: "Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft" originally done by Klaatu (Canadian!) are one of my favourite song sing by The Carpenters. I like how this is breaking the usual Richard's arrangements and yet, it still have that Carpenters signature. My favourite song? It will be a tie between "I need to be in love" and "Solitaire". Such sad songs.
※ "Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft" is featured in The Carpenters' "Passage" album.
