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Guilty Pleasures
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0827969499726
Format: DualDisc
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
MPN: 94997
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: September 20, 2005
Studio: Sony
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Editorial Review:
A few tracks into this highly anticipated Barbra Streisand release and the title starts to make sense. Guilty Pleasures is a 'Streisandian' spin on a melange of popular styles, including '50s doo-wop ("Come Tomorrow"), Motown ("It's Up to You"), disco ("Night of My Life"), Broadway ("Without Your Love"), and something vaguely waltz-like ("Stranger in a Strange Land"). If that sounds gimmicky and contrived, it isn't. The musical influences are more under Streisand's spell rather than the other way around. Then there's that voice: fire-and-brimstone bold one minute, cashmere soft the next, and fully undiminished overall. Much has been made of the politics surrounding "All the Children," but the protest-song-for-Muzak reputation preceding it comes without justification. The song makes its point (for peace) mildly and without undue controversy. The voice of Barry Gibb crops up more than just on the two duets he is credited with ("Above the Law" and "Come Tomorrow"), and where it is not being showcased, on "(Our Love) Don't Throw it All Away" for example, it sounds best. Of course the other inspiration behind this album's title is a nod to Guilty, the multiplatinum album Streisand and Gibb recorded in 1980 that captured the hearts of millions and spawned decades of requests for further collaborations. With Guilty Pleasures, Streisand has managed to avoid charges that she's past her peak, as evidenced on the gorgeous love song "Letting Go." --Tammy La Gorce
Recommended Barbra Streisand Discography
Guilty (DualDisc) |
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The Essential Barbra Streisand |
Barbra Streisand returns to the scene with her newest release, Guilty Pleasures, which marks the reuniting of the legendary singer with producer Barry Gibb, whom she originally collaborated with 25 years ago on the multi-platinum record Guilty. The new album features 11 new tracks including the singles Letting Go and Stranger In A Strange Land and rekindles the magic between Streisand and Gibb that captivated so many listeners 25 years ago.
The DVD Side of the DualDisc Edition of the album also includes special bonus video footage and more!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Pleasant but bland
I've tried to like this CD, but I just can't. Even the pictures of them on the cover are bad.
It's maybe pleasant as background music since nothing stands out or captures your attention.
There's currently so many used copies for sale on Amazon Marketplace - the price is down to $0.87. I won't even bother selling mine. I'm going to just through it in the garbage - where it belongs.
Rating:  - Definitely pleasures. No need to be guilty though.
The first time Barbra Streisand collaborated with Barry Gibb, the end result was Guilty, not only Barbra's most successful studio album, but also a fan favorite, as well as an album often cited as one of her greatest works. Twenty-five years later, the two reunited for Guilty Pleasures, one of her best releases in years.
01. "Come Tomorrow" begins the album. Duetting with Gibb, this is a wonderful track that sounds like doo-wop crossed with disco. A-
02. "Stranger In ... Read More
Rating:  - Only one Barbra!!
Barbra is so special, and Barry appreciates her, and this colloboration sets a wonderful mood. Special stuff__________________
Rating: - What Kind of Fools...
would revisit, twenty-five years later, the scene of one of their greatest musical moments? Well Barbra and Barry Gibb have seen fit to do just that. And I've waited a year and a half to write a review of this record, because I'm still listening to it!
With a completely different feel than "Guilty," Barbra and Barry have created her best studio album in a long time. They cover a wide variety of musical styles, and create some new classics in doing so. The duets "Come Tomorrow" and "Above the ... Read More
Rating: - The best Album from these two in years
I was so pleased with this CD that I now have two, one for my car and the other for my home. Its great that these two performers have got back together and I hope they will do another CD in the near future. One of the best songs on the CD is "come Tomorrow". All the others songs are great as well. Anyone who is a Barbara Striesand and Barry Gibb fan will truly appreciate this CD
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