If I Were a Carpenter is a 1994 tribute album to The Carpenters. It features alternative rock bands covering the songs of Richard and Karen Carpenter.

If I Were a Carpenter
Compilation album by Various Artists
Released	September 13, 1994 (1994-09-13)
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	49:06
Label	A&M
Producer	Matt Wallace & Dave Konjoyan

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Entertainment Weekly	A−[2]
Los Angeles Times	[3]
Rolling Stone	[4]

Overview

The cover is a cartoon-like drawing of Richard and Karen Carpenter listening to an LP album against an orange background. Richard Carpenter has said that he doesn't "care for" the version of "Superstar" by Sonic Youth.[5]

The album was the brainchild of Matt Wallace (Maroon 5, Replacements, Faith No More) and David Konjoyan.

Juno

The album, and specifically the Sonic Youth cover of "Superstar," featured prominently in the 2007 film Juno; "Superstar" was included on the Juno soundtrack .

Track listing

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