On this date in 1976, CARPENTERS released their seventh studio album, A KIND OF HUSH (Jun 11, 1976) This album marks a turning point in the duo's career, reflecting both their ongoing success and the beginning of personal and professional challenges. By this time, Richard Carpenter's addiction to sleeping pills had begun to take a toll on his productivity, which he believes affected the quality of the album. Despite these challenges, "A Kind of Hush" still produced several hit singles and showca