On September 26, 2017, Barbra Streisand released her new album, “Walls.” The album is Streisand’s first release in 10 years, and is comprised of 11 tracks, all of which she either wrote or co-wrote. Streisand has stated that “Walls” is a “political” album, commenting on the current state of the world and the need for unity.

The album opens with the title track, “Walls.” The song is a powerful call for unity, with Streisand singing “We’re all in this together, we’re all in this together now.” The album’s second track, “What Matters Most,” is a ballad about the importance of …