Love Is the Answer
Barbra Streisand · 2009
58 min · 13 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop
A lush orchestral landscape envelops Streisand's emotive voice, delivering timeless ballads with poignant storytelling.
Why this album works
The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and received positive reviews for its classic standards. Its release demonstrated Streisand's lasting influence in the genre, further solidifying her status as a pop culture icon.
- Best for
- reflective moments of quiet introspection steady emotional resonance throughout for cozy evenings
- Context
- By the time of 'Love Is the Answer', Barbra Streisand was in a reflective phase of her career, releasing this album as her first studio project since 2005's 'Guilty Pleasures'. This period marked a return to her roots in traditional pop and jazz, showcasing her enduring vocal prowess while also embracing a more mature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Madonna· Elvis Presley· No Doubt· Bob Dylan· Harry Nilsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Here’s to Life Standout 4:35
- 2 In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning 4:03
- 3 Gentle Rain 4:20
- 4 If You Go Away (Ne me quitte pas) Standout 4:16
- 5 Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most Standout 4:33
- 6 Make Someone Happy 4:09
- 7 Where Do You Start? 4:27
- 8 A Time for Love 5:14
- 9 Here’s That Rainy Day 5:04
- 10 Love Dance 4:44
- 11 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 4:23
- 12 Some Other Time 4:57
- 13 You Must Believe in Spring 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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