Wet – BARBRA STREISAND****

Wet/Come Rain Or Come Shine/Splish Splash/On Rainy Afternoons/After The Rain/No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)/Niagara/I Ain't Gonna Cry Tonight/Kiss Me In The Rain

Barbra Streisand’s album Wet is highly unusual in that all of the songs include a reference to water. For the first time she records some disco tracks, most notably the US No. 1 duet with Donna Summer No More Tears. (US:7 UK:25)

“By the late seventies most singers were recording disco albums, and Barbra Streisand decided to join in by releasing Wet, a concept album where the songs all refer to water. The idea sounds ludicrous, but anything Barbra records is great, so only she could get away with recording such a record.”

“Wet is a somewhat underrated Barbra Streisand album with the theme of water in all of the songs. It's actually a fine concept album that stands the test of time. She is in excellent form here; her voice is as clear as a bell and she can hit any note she desires. The duet she performs with Donna Summer, No More Tears, made the airwaves sizzle back when released and played in clubs everywhere.”

“On Rainy Afternoons has become my favourite Streisand song. The lyrics, the voice, the arrangements entangle me into a painful and wonderful past romance. I find no escape when I'm listening to this piece. After The Rain offers a wonderful counterbalance, once again romance has wings and wonderment.”

“Wet is an interesting mix of songs that range from lush ballads, such as the title cut, to pop to rock and disco. This album covered each musical genre flawlessly. Not just because of Streisand's impeccable voice, but because the song choices and arrangements are top-notch.”

“This album is notable for many things, the least interesting being her disco duet with Donna Summer. Unlike the purists, I don't mind this foray, or her takes on Splish Splash and I Aint Gonna Cry Tonight, since they are yet again proof of Barbra's eclectic choices. However for me, the big plus of the album are the orchestrated arrangements of the ballads.”

“The album has an aquatic theme throughout, as each song incorporates water themes. The title track is a really tender ballad, quite beautiful. On Rainy Afternoons and After The Rain are also songs you will love. The highlight though is the closing track Kiss Me In The Rain, one of her best songs. This is a must for Barbra fans.”