Various Artists - If I Were a Carpenter
If I Were a Carpenter by Various Artists (1994-09-13)
By Various Artists
A Review
This is a modern and upbeat remake of some old great Carpenters classics. Even if you never heard the Carpenters music, you can still appreciate the sound; and if you are a Carpenters fan then you are in for a real treat. Sonic Youth, Sheryl Crow, 4 Non-Blondes...are just a few of the great artists you can find. Check out the tracks "Top of The World" and "Bless the Beast and the Children". What I really like the most is that this CD is one of the very few that I can enjoy with my 53 year old mom driving with me in my car. For me the songs are hip and have a great rock/alternative sound while staying true to the original versions and yet for someone my mom's age, she enjoys the new sounds of old classics that bring back memories for her as well. Overall, this CD is a great mix bag of some notable 90's artists covering the Carpenters classics.
Tracklist
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Co-producer – Joe ChiccarelliEngineer – Tracy Chisolm* |
3:12 | ||
| 2 | –Shonen Knife |
Top Of The World
Engineer – Noriya Maekawa, Wataru SakamotoProducer – Page Porrazzo |
3:55 |
| 3 | –Sonic Youth |
Superstar
Engineer – John Siket |
4:06 |
| 4 | –The Cranberries |
(They Long To Be) Close To You
Producer – Stephen Street |
2:40 |
| 5 | –Bettie Serveert |
For All We Know
Producer – Frans Hagenaars |
3:27 |
| 6 | –Dishwalla |
It's Going To Take Some Time
Engineer – Clif Norrell |
4:16 |
| 7 | –Sheryl Crow |
Solitaire
Bass – David SeatonEngineer – Liz Sroka, Tony PhillipsGuitar – Jeff Trott, Matt WallaceKeyboards – Jebin Bruni |
4:43 |
| 8 | –Johnette Napolitano With Marc Moreland |
Hurting Each Other
Engineer – Alex GordonProducer – Chichinitza Kahlo-Rivera |
4:09 |
| 9 | –Redd Kross |
Yesterday Once More
Engineer – Clif Norrell |
3:58 |
| 10 | –Babes In Toyland |
Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft
Producer – Tim Mac |
4:06 |
| 11 | –Cracker |
Rainy Days And Mondays
Engineer – John Morand, Rich Hasal*Producer – David Lowery |
3:44 |
| 12 | –Matthew Sweet |
Let Me Be The One
Backing Vocals, Electric Piano – Richard CarpenterBass – Tony MarsicoDrums – Ron PangbornEngineer – John PaternoGuitar [Pedal Steel] – Greg LeiszKeyboards – Glen HardinViolin [Fiddle] – Byron Berline |
3:26 |
| 13 | –4 Non Blondes |
Bless The Beasts And Children
Engineer – Kevin Army |
4:17 |
| 14 | –Grant Lee Buffalo |
We've Only Just Begun
Engineer – Jeff RobinsonProducer – Paul Kimble |
3:51 |
Product details
- Original Release Date: January 1, 1994
- Release Date: September 13, 1994
- Label: A&M
- Copyright: ℗ This Compilation 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc. © 1994 A&M Records Ltd.
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- Total Length: 54:11
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- ASIN: B001NZVSPM
