Walls
by Barbra Streisand
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Nov 2, 2018
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
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  1. someonewhocares
    Aug 18, 2022
    9
    Barbra finally lets her voice be heard on the Election of Donald Trump as President way back in 2018. On "Walls", Barbra lets you know that she is no way gonna be silenced over what troubles her in life, by using her incredible vocal range to place you in your seats for these mind-pondering songs. Her rendition of "Imagine" is a phenomenon and proves that she can sing almost anything -Barbra finally lets her voice be heard on the Election of Donald Trump as President way back in 2018. On "Walls", Barbra lets you know that she is no way gonna be silenced over what troubles her in life, by using her incredible vocal range to place you in your seats for these mind-pondering songs. Her rendition of "Imagine" is a phenomenon and proves that she can sing almost anything - even a washing machine commercial.… Expand
  2. Panchogul
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    Su mejor álbum en muchísimos años, letras fascinantes y vocalmente es muy bueno.
  3. ConnorLamb
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Walls é um álbum espetacular, tem um frescor mas sem deixar de lado toda a personalidade de Barbra. Don't Lie To Me e o cover de Imagine, me tocaram muito. Se pudesse eu daria mais do que 10, daria 1.000.
  4. babsdaddy
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    This latest album from the phenomenal Barbra Streisand couldn’t be more timely. An outspoken critic of Donnie, Barbra uses her art to express her thoughts and feelings about what is happening in this country today. Yet, she does so, without once ever mentioning his name, so each of these songs can stand on its own merit, even without the political message. Very clever and very imaginative.This latest album from the phenomenal Barbra Streisand couldn’t be more timely. An outspoken critic of Donnie, Barbra uses her art to express her thoughts and feelings about what is happening in this country today. Yet, she does so, without once ever mentioning his name, so each of these songs can stand on its own merit, even without the political message. Very clever and very imaginative. The songs are exceptional, with most being brand new material, and several of them written by Barbra herself. And her voice, that extraordinary gift that she has shared with us for 6 decades now, is as pure and powerful and emotive as ever. “Walls” is yet another gem from this American treasure, a legend and an icon for the ages.… Expand

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84

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Mojo
    Nov 19, 2018
    80
    Understandably, the 76-year-old's voice has lost some if its technical precision, but the backdrops have light touch and when she growls Don't Lie To Me's motif, "How do you sleep?" or evokes "thunderclouds of alibis" on the imperious The Rain Will Fall, she oozes despair and fury. [Jan 2019, p.84]
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Nov 12, 2018
    80
    Walls is unchecked, indignant and raw, and though it ends with a note of despondency, it is a triumph.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 12, 2018
    80
    Streisand’s powerful delivery of simple, pointed lyrics (“Facts are fake and friends are foes / And how the story ends nobody knows”) convinces, even on the gamiest heart-tuggers.
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