The Carpenters
adult contemporary music, easy listening
"With gentle grooves and a delicate interplay between vocal harmonies and orchestral textures, The Carpenters' music unfolds like a heartfelt conversation, drawing listeners into its comforting embrace."
Quick Start
A good place to start with The Carpenters is…
Carpenters
1971
Career Arc
The Carpenters's discography from 1969 to 2018
Full discography
The Carpenters's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
Carpenters with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
2018
40/40
2009
The Ultimate Collection
2006
Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition
2004
The Essential Collection: 1965β1997
2002
The Singles: 1969β1981
2000
Reflections
1998
Love Songs
1997
Interpretations: A 25th Anniversary Celebration
1995
From the Top
1991
Only Yesterday
1990
Their Greatest Hits
1990
The Compact Disc Collection
1989
Lovelines
1989
Yesterday Once More
1985
An Old-Fashioned Christmas
1984
Voice of the Heart
1983
Very Best of the Carpenters
1983
Made in America
1981
Christmas Portrait
1978
The Singles: 1974β1978
1978
Passage
1977
Live at the Palladium
1977
A Kind of Hush
1976
Horizon
1975
Live in Japan
1975
Carpenters Live at Budokan
1974
The Singles 1969-1973
1973
Now & Then
1973
A Song for You
1972
Carpenters
1971
Close to You
1970
Close to You: Remembering The Carpenters
Gold: Greatest Hits (video)
Interpretations
Ticket to Ride
1969
Singles ()
If I Had You
1989
Your Baby Doesn't Love You Anymore
1984
Little Altar Boy
1984
Make Believe It's Your First Time
1983
(Want You) Back in My Life Again
1981
Those Good Old Dreams
1981
I Just Fall in Love Again
1979
I Believe You
1978
Can't Smile Without You
1978
Sweet, Sweet Smile
1978
All You Get from Love Is a Love Song
1977
Goofus
1976
I Need to Be in Love
1976
Only Yesterday
1975
Please Mr. Postman / This Masquerade
1974
I Won't Last a Day Without You
1974
Top of the World
1973
Yesterday Once More
1973
Sing
1973
Goodbye to Love
1972
It's Going to Take Some Time
1972
Flat Baroque
1972
Hurting Each Other
1972
Bless the Beasts and Children
1971
Rainy Days and Mondays
1971
For All We Know
1971
Merry Christmas Darling
1970
We've Only Just Begun
1970
All of My Life
1970
(They Long to Be) Close to You / I Kept On Loving You
1970
Now
Compilations ()
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Carpenters sound like?
With gentle grooves and a delicate interplay between vocal harmonies and orchestral textures, The Carpenters' music unfolds like a heartfelt conversation, drawing listeners into its comforting embrace. Rooted in easy listening and adult contemporary music. Start with Carpenters.
What is the best The Carpenters album to start with?
The best album to start with is "Carpenters" (1971). It's the most representative of what makes The Carpenters worth hearing.
Who is The Carpenters for?
If you're into easy listening and adult contemporary music, The Carpenters is worth your time. With gentle grooves and a delicate interplay between vocal harmonies and orchestral textures, The Carpenters' music unfolds like a heartfelt conversation, drawing listeners into its comforting embrace.
How many albums does The Carpenters have?
The Carpenters has 69 releases in their discography, including 36 albums.
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