Made in America
The Carpenters · 1981
40 min · 10 tracks · easy listening · adult contemporary music
Smooth harmonies and lush arrangements create a nostalgic yet timeless adult contemporary sound.
Why this album works
The album features the hit single 'Touch Me When We're Dancing,' which reached No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a successful return for the duo. Despite mixed critical reception, its commercial performance underscored the lasting appeal of the Carpenters' melodic sensibilities during a time when musical trends were shifting significantly.
- Career context
- Released in January 1981, 'Made in America' was the Carpenters' final studio album, arriving after a five-year hiatus following their last project. At this point in their career, Karen and Richard Carpenter were navigating personal struggles and changes in the music industry landscape, as they sought to rejuvenate their sound while staying true to their signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Prince· Harry Nilsson· No Doubt· Sparks· Donna Summer· Willie Nelson· Elvis Presley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Those Good Old Dreams 4:12
- 2 Strength of a Woman Standout 3:59
- 3 (Want You) Back in My Life Again Standout 3:39
- 4 When You’ve Got What It Takes 3:39
- 5 Somebody’s Been Lyin’ 4:22
- 6 I Believe You 3:55
- 7 Touch Me When We’re Dancing Standout 3:20
- 8 When It’s Gone (It’s Just Gone) 4:59
- 9 Beechwood 4–5789 3:05
- 10 Because We Are in Love (The Wedding Song) 5:01
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