This revamped version of the Carpenters' two original Singles LPs stands as the definitive single-CD collection of the beloved duo's hits. Included here are most of the reasons Karen Carpenter's bring-the-pain vocals are still revered by thrift-shopping college kids and their moms alike. 1969-1981 makes a resounding case for this enduring and classic outfit; a 21-track compilation of tracks that have become cross-generational anthems.