40/40
The Carpenters · 2009
147 min · 40 tracks · pop music
A nostalgic journey through lush melodies and heartfelt lyrics, capturing the essence of The Carpenters' timeless sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Yesterday Once More Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Superstar — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of longing and unrequited love, highlighted by Karen Carpenter's emotive vocal delivery that resonates deeply with listeners.
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(They Long to Be) Close to You — The song encapsulates the duo's signature sound with its romantic lyrics and lush arrangements, representing their ability to blend pop and easy listening seamlessly.
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We've Only Just Begun — As one of their most recognizable songs, it embodies themes of hope and new beginnings, showcasing the duo's knack for creating uplifting anthems.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-along moments
- for rainy afternoons
- gentle melodies for relaxation
- emotional peaks and valleys
- ideal for reflective solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation that reflects the legacy, not a primary entry point or breakthrough.
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 40/40 is a compilation album that celebrates the enduring legacy of The Carpenters, coming nearly three decades after Karen Carpenter's untimely death in 1983. This collection features hits spanning their career, reminding audiences of their impact on the adult contemporary genre during the 1970s and beyond.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Simon & Garfunkel· The Mamas & the Papas· James Taylor
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Yesterday Once More Start here 3:58
- 2 Superstar 3:49
- 3 Rainy Days and Mondays 3:35
- 4 Top of the World 2:58
- 5 Ticket to Ride 4:09
- 6 Love Is Surrender 1:58
- 7 Maybe It's You 3:02
- 8 Reason to Believe 3:05
- 9 Where Do I Go From Here? 4:25
- 10 This Masquerade 4:52
- 11 It's Going to Take Some Time 2:58
- 12 One More Time 3:31
- 13 Those Good Old Dreams 4:13
- 14 For All We Know 2:31
- 15 Crystal Lullaby 3:55
- 16 I Believe You 3:54
- 17 (They Long to Be) Close to You 3:41
- 18 Bless the Beasts and Children 3:15
- 19 All You Get From Love Is a Love Song 3:46
- 20 Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft 7:09
Disc 2
- 1 I Need to Be in Love 3:48
- 2 Now 3:51
- 3 Solitaire 4:41
- 4 Please Mr. Postman 2:48
- 5 Hurting Each Other 2:47
- 6 I Won't Last a Day Without You 3:54
- 7 Sweet, Sweet Smile 3:02
- 8 A Song for You 4:37
- 9 Ordinary Fool 3:42
- 10 When You've Got What It Takes 3:40
- 11 Goodbye to Love 3:55
- 12 Your Baby Doesn't Love You Anymore 3:50
- 13 Sing 3:18
- 14 Baby It's You 2:52
- 15 Let Me Be the One 2:25
- 16 Only Yesterday 3:47
- 17 Jambalaya (On the Bayou) 3:39
- 18 Touch Me When We're Dancing 3:32
- 19 We've Only Just Begun 3:05
- 20 When It's Gone (It's Just Gone) 5:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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