Evening machines
Gregory Alan Isakov
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Reviews (3)
AllMusic
2018
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Matt Collar
2018
"The Royal Philharmonic versions simply offer a way for Richard to present these songs in a fresh way that honors his sister, without losing any of the AM pop studio aesthetic that made them so compelling the first time around".
The independent
d. 6. Dec. 2018
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Roisin O'Connor
d. 6. Dec. 2018
"Fortunately, having Richard Carpenter on board conducting his own arrangements ensures the moments that shone because of their simplicity remain just so, while other sections benefit from a bigger strings section, or the wealth of legendary session musicians (Joe Osborn on bass, Hal Blaine on drums and Earle Dumler on oboe) contributing to the instrumentation. Meanwhile, Karen Carpenter's voice is as iconic as ever: lush and rich with a wonderful brightness about it. This new album is a wonderful tribute to her - and the band's - legacy".
Independent [Irland]
d. 5. Dec. 2018
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Lucy Mapstone
d. 5. Dec. 2018
"Who knew all we needed to heal our hurting hearts at the end of this somewhat dire year was the music of the Carpenters reworked with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra? Upon listening to these new reworkings, it's almost baffling to think the US duo's original music was not recorded this way. It all seems just right".