What Matters Most
by Barbra Streisand
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
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  1. RobinLipman
    Aug 25, 2011
    10
    After making a BEELINE to Barnes and Noble on Tuesday to pick up an additional copy of Barbra Streisand's AMAZING, new CD - (I had ordered my original copy from QVC in order to get the DVD, but it hasnâ
  2. someonewhocares
    Dec 1, 2022
    6
    The record's heartfelt and somber, but i can't help but sense the feeling that most of these songs just sound like rejects from her 70s era. Her production is top-notch here, but i can't shake off the fear that this album was put together at the last minute.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Billboard.com
    Sep 23, 2011
    78
    As always, though, Streisand sings the material like it was written expressly for her, elongating phrases at will and slowing most of the tempos to a luxurious Old Hollywood crawl. What matters most? Babs' bliss.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Aug 24, 2011
    75
    Streisand's somber production and emotional vocals evoke melancholy more than joy--a fitting mood for these theatrical but not sentimental songs.
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  3. Boston Globe
    Aug 23, 2011
    70
    Streisand, who produced it herself, has a soft spot for orchestrations that are just a little too sweet, languid piano balladry, and lilting, midtempo cocktail-hour ambience that would be more fun if it had some swing.
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