Serving as a sequel to her 2014 chart-topping album Partners, Barbra Streisand's The Secret Of Life features a new collection of duets with artists including Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and a trio performance with Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande.

Cultural impact

• The album includes a rare duet from Bob Dylan, who has seldom recorded collaborations throughout his career.

• Features a trio performance with Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande, described as a "diva summit" uniting three generations of vocalists.

• Bridged generational gaps by including a collaboration with contemporary artist Laufey on a new version of her song "Letter to My 13-Year-Old Self."

Critical response

• The New York Times praised Streisand’s enduring vocal quality on the album, noting her "voice of dewy-eyed purity, long-breathed grace and tremulous anticipation," and described her duet with Hozier as "earnest charm." Read full review

• Rolling Stone highlighted the album’s historic collaborations, emphasizing the long-awaited duet with Bob Dylan and the "all-star" nature of the project. Read full review

• Billboard underscored the album’s significance as a "star-studded all-collaborations project" and noted Streisand’s continued ability to attract major artists across generations. Read full review