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I went into storage and dug up my dad's tape deck (early 1980s) and some old cassettes. Its amazing how nice original studio recordings sound, even a decade later. I had to clean the heads and rollers first, but it turned out nicely. The left deck, for recording, is unfortunately dead. The counter no longer rotates. I might take it to a shop for repair.

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In 1996 during a vacation in Thailand, I bought a dozen cassettes for 90-100 baht each, or $2.50 in current US dollars (about $1.30 back then). That was incredibly cheap for legitimate non-pirated cassettes, especially while CDs in Thailand were going for over $20USD. I suspect all the piracy drove down the price of superior-sounding original tapes. I was happy to bring them home.

Anyway, the Carpenters kick ass. The balance of instruments, beautiful writing, polished production, and Karen's incredible voice -- wow. I loved them before, but having the entire album to listen to end-to-end doubled my appreciation. Anyone who hates them listens to Lil Wayne and tosses salads.

The fold-up cover in the cassette case failed to mention her unfortunate death.

Clapton FTW

Jesus was a carpenter.

At the risk of having to surrender my man card, I'll admit the Karen Carpenter did have a lovely voice. Too bad she did herself to death with anorexia.

Richard Carpenter, BTW, is not only still an active songwriter, he's also well-known collector of antique and classic cars.

But can it play Crysis?

Doesnt Mr. Carpenter publish an article in a collectors car mag?

The first carpenter was Eve. She made Adam's banana stand.

The first carpenter was Eve. She made Adam's banana stand.

So before Eve there were no banana stands?

So before Eve there were no banana stands?
Before Adam there were no bananas.

Doesnt Mr. Carpenter publish an article in a collectors car mag?

He's written a number of articles in magazines like Hemmings and Collectible Automobile on late 50s Mopars, which are his primary area of interest.

Before Adam there were no bananas.

Well what did the dinosaurs eat?

Wow, I have that same Teac Equalizer at my house.

He's written a number of articles in magazines like Hemmings and Collectible Automobile on late 50s Mopars, which are his primary area of interest.

Ah yes, that's what it was. I have a Hemmings book on classic Mopars from about 1955-70, and he's got an article in there regarding one of his muscle cars.

Anyway, the Carpenters kick ass. The balance of instruments, beautiful writing, polished production, and Karen's incredible voice -- wow. I loved them before, but having the entire album to listen to end-to-end doubled my appreciation.I agree. Karen had a voice like an angel, and you're right, the orchestration and production values are top-notch. I have a Carpenters greatest hits CD and several of their songs on my iPod.

At the risk of having to surrender my man card, I'll admit the Karen Carpenter did have a lovely voice. Too bad she did herself to death with anorexia.

Richard Carpenter, BTW, is not only still an active songwriter, he's also well-known collector of antique and classic cars.He has quite an impressive selection of early Letter Series Chrysler 300s, my second favorite Mopar after the 1968-70 Charger.

These Carpenters?

http://www.carpenters.org/

The Carpenter's music is way too mellow and extremely outdated. It just sounds Brady Bunch(ish) whereas you have timeless music such as "Sweet Emotion" by Aerosmith that still sounds fresh. Hard to believe people under 60 listen and appreciate music like that.

Jesda, for once I agree with you. I love the carpenters and I love old audio equipment. There's something about a nice tube powered amp that you just cant beat.

The Carpenter's music is way too mellow and extremely outdated. It just sounds Brady Bunch(ish) whereas you have timeless music such as "Sweet Emotion" by Aerosmith that still sounds fresh. Hard to believe people under 60 listen and appreciate music like that.
Timeless music is Bach, Brahms, and Beethoven. What you're talking about is aborigines beatin' on a log.

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Timeless music is Bach, Brahms, and Beethoven. What you're talking about is aborigines beatin' on a log.Yeah, aborigines beatin' on a log sounds good. That classical stuff is out.:bouncy:

Thank you. Some other non classical music is timeless but Aerosmith does not fall into that category.

Timeless music is Bach, Brahms, and Beethoven. What you're talking about is aborigines beatin' on a log.

Sinatra is timeless. Tony Bennet is timeless. Nat Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and Jo Stafford are timeless. Aerosmith is a bunch of sextagenerians still pretending to be 21, which may be amusing in a sad way, but hardly timeless.

Sinatra is timeless. Tony Bennet is timeless. Nat Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and Jo Stafford are timeless. Aerosmith is a bunch of sextagenerians still pretending to be 21, which may be amusing in a sad way, but hardly timeless.
I was actually talking about 1 Aerosmith song, not the band as a whole. Now about Sinatra being timeless, hell are we understanding what the word timeless means?. To me it means that the song still sounds fresh. All the artists you mentioned are from another era and the music sounds it. Bennet?
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Old stuff is always old. But timeless stuff can still be enjoyed as time goes by.

Debbie Gibson - Not timeless.

Old stuff is always old. But timeless stuff can still be enjoyed as time goes by.

Debbie Gibson - Not timeless.So Debbie Gibson can't be enjoyed as time goes by?:confused: The Debbie Gibson fan club will be pissed!:alchi:

Debbie Gibson can't sing worth sour owlshit.

Debbie Gibson can't sing worth sour owlshit.
Owlshit? LMAO!

You guys are all whack. Music, and various forms of rhythms and tones purporting to be, are valued on the individual scale. For anyone who has a musical ear and innate rhythm abilities, honesty demands recognition of true musical talent.

The Carpenters possessed such talent, especially Karen, whose voice had a very clear, strong and smooth quality. Their compositions included excellent harmonies and their executions were top notch. Karen was also an accomplished drummer.

You don't have to like their music but to deny their abilities would be ignorant or dishonest.

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Josh Groban FTW.

You don't have to like their music but to deny their abilities would be ignorant or dishonest.They have the ability to make me change stations every time they come on the radio. I won't deny that. :alchi:

You guys are all whack. Music, and various forms of rhythms and tones purporting to be, are valued on the individual scale. For anyone who has a musical ear and innate rhythm abilities, honesty demands recognition of true musical talent.

The Carpenters possessed such talent, especially Karen, whose voice had a very clear, strong and smooth quality. Their compositions included excellent harmonies and their executions were top notch. Karen was also an accomplished drummer.

You don't have to like their music but to deny their abilities would be ignorant or dishonest.:yeah:

Josh Groban FTW.Also :yeah: His voice is amazing. I wish my voice was 1/4 as good as his.

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