The final album released during Karen’s lifetime, 'Made in America' was a love letter to American pop, offering tracks like 'Touch Me When We're Dancing' that reached the Top 20. Though the duo struggled with health issues and waning popularity, the album retained the signature Carpenters charm: soft production, clean melodies, and vulnerable lyrics. It marked a return to their romantic ballad roots and featured a handful of original compositions alongside covers. The album, while nostalgic, hinted at a revitalized creative energy that was tragically cut short by Karen’s death two years later.

Release Date: 16/06/1981

Tracks: 10