What Matters Most (Barbra Streisand album)
What Matters Most is a studio album by American singer Barbra Streisand, released on August 23, 2011, by Columbia Records. The album is comprised of songs with lyrics written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman.
What Matters Most is structured as a concept album, exploring various stages and facets of love and relationships. The songs are primarily drawn from Streisand's existing catalog, featuring new arrangements and her interpretations of the Bergman's lyrics. The album features themes of longing, romance, regret, and reflection.
The album's production was overseen by Streisand herself, alongside Jochem van der Saag and Jay Landers.
What Matters Most debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States, making it Streisand's 31st top 10 album in the US. It also charted internationally.
The album received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with some praising Streisand's vocals and the Bergman's lyrics, while others found the arrangements and overall production lacking.
No singles were officially released from the album.
The album's track listing includes songs such as "The Windmills of Your Mind," "What Matters Most," "Nice 'n' Easy," and "Solitary Moon."