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Guilty Pleasures

Barbra Streisand · 2005

47 min · 12 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop

A lush blend of traditional pop and jazz-infused ballads that showcase Streisand's soaring vocals and emotive storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • emotive storytelling through vocals
  • for late-night reflection
  • gradual decline evokes nostalgia

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, fast tempos
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Themes
nostalgic romance· alienation in love· reflective balladry
Career context
By the time 'Guilty Pleasures' was released in 2005, Barbra Streisand was already an established icon, known for her diverse musical styles and acting career. This album followed her successful collaboration with Barry Gibb on 'Guilty,' signaling a continued exploration of pop sensibilities while remaining true to her roots in traditional pop and jazz.
Stylistic neighbors
Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Come Away with Me by Norah Jones — Shares a similar blend of jazz-influenced ballads and emotive storytelling with lush instrumentation.
21 by Adele — Explores themes of love and heartbreak through powerful vocal performances and soulful balladry.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Above the Law 4:27
  • 2 Stranger in a Strange Land 4:50
  • 3 Hideaway 4:14
  • 4 Golden Dawn 4:40
  • 5 If Only (You Were Mine)
  • 6 Night of My Life 3:59
  • 7 Come Tomorrow 5:01
  • 8 It’s Up to You 3:32
  • 9 Without Your Love (Along the Way) 3:48
  • 10 All the Children 5:14
  • 11 (Our Love) Don’t Throw It All Away 4:01
  • 12 Letting Go 3:53

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