What makes Guilty by Barbra Streisand notable?

'Guilty' achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and remaining on the charts for over six months. The album spawned hit singles like 'Woman in Love,' which became one of Streisand's most successful songs and exemplified the blend of pop and disco that dominated the era. Released on September 23, 1980, 'Guilty' marked Barbra Streisand's return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus following her album 'ButterFly' (1978). At this point, she was already an established superstar but sought to reinvent her sound by collaborating with Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, which helped bridge her traditional pop roots with contemporary disco influences.

Guilty works well if you're into steady emotional exploration, romantic ambiance for evenings and elegant ballads with depth.

How many songs are on Guilty?

Guilty has 9 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Guilty

Barbra Streisand · 1980

41 min · 9 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop

Elegant ballads and disco-infused pop melodies intertwine with Streisand's powerful vocals, creating a timeless romantic ambiance.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady emotional exploration
romantic ambiance for evenings
elegant ballads with depth
uplifting moments of empowerment

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced energy
want standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Themes: disco romance· emotional regret· intimate ballads
Career context: Released on September 23, 1980, 'Guilty' marked Barbra Streisand's return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus following her album 'ButterFly' (1978). At this point, she was already an established superstar but sought to reinvent her sound by collaborating with Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, which helped bridge her traditional pop roots with contemporary disco influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
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