A Love Like Ours

Start with the bad, end with the good. This album is riddled with issues. While I don't have problems with the theme of love and happiness, the songs are so sweet that my teeth hurt. One need look no further for evidence of this then the above cover art. For an album centered around life's greatest emotions, nearly everything feels uninspired. The songs are aimless, and bleed into one another without distinction. Repetitive lyrics are irritating and detract from what little there is to enjoy. I'm surprised and disappointed that Barbra would be associated with such subpar material.

You guessed it. This album's only saving grace is Streisand herself. Vocals are lush, strong, beautiful, and poignant, allowing the material to rise above itself. So, if you can get past all other issues, and focus on purity of voice, you'll get lost in greatness.