Release Me
Barbra Streisand · 2012
41 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of classic melodies intertwines with Streisand's emotive vocals, creating a timeless exploration of love and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Being Good Isn’t Good Enough (from Hallelujah, Baby!) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Didn’t We — This track features haunting piano accompaniment that allows Streisand's vocal nuances to shine, capturing deep emotional resonance with its themes of nostalgia and lost love.
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I Think It’s Going to Rain Today — Streisand's rendition transforms this song into an introspective ballad, showcasing her ability to convey vulnerability through dynamic phrasing and rich tonal variation.
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Home — 'Home' showcases Streisand's powerful vocal delivery and emotional depth, elevating this classic from 'The Wiz' into a poignant expression of yearning and belonging.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Streisand's emotive vocals shine through classic melodies, but the overall impact feels familiar rather than.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate lush orchestral arrangements that enhance the nostalgic feel of the material.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening journey
- heartfelt emotional connection moments
- intimate solo late-night sessions
- classic standards for nostalgic mood
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality in her long career with rich melodies and emotive vocals.
- Themes
- nostalgic balladry· yearning for home
- Career context
- By the release of 'Release Me' in September 2012, Barbra Streisand was celebrating over five decades in the music industry, having established herself as a cultural icon. This album marked her return to recording after a four-year hiatus, showcasing her interpretations of classic songs from Broadway and film, reinforcing her status as a masterful vocalist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bette Midler· Liza Minnelli· Diana Ross
Tracklist
- 1 Being Good Isn’t Good Enough (from Hallelujah, Baby!) Start here 3:30
- 2 Didn’t We 2:36
- 3 Willow Weep for Me 3:31
- 4 Try to Win a Friend 4:07
- 5 I Think It’s Going to Rain Today 3:27
- 6 With One More Look at You (from A Star Is Born) 3:39
- 7 Lost in Wonderland 3:33
- 8 How Are Things in Glocca Morra? / Heather on the Hill (from Finian’s Rainbow / Brigadoon) 4:34
- 9 Mother and Child 5:03
- 10 If It’s Meant to Be 4:08
- 11 Home (from The Wiz) 3:37
What to play next
Release Me 2
2021
Continues the exploration of classic melodies and emotional depth from 'Release Me'.
What Matters Most – Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan & Marilyn Bergman
2011
Sets a thematic foundation with similar emotional storytelling and musicality.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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