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Barbra Streisand


"Walls" is the thirty-sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Barbra Streisand, released on November 2, 2018, by Columbia Records. The album features the lead single "Don't Lie to Me," which critiques the political climate in the United States during Donald Trump's presidency. The title track addresses Trump's calls for a wall at the Mexico border. Upon release, Walls received critical acclaim, debuting at number 12 on the US Billboard 200. Although it dropped off the charts after a second week, it performed better internationally, opening at number six on the UK Albums Chart and selling over 15,600 copies, marking Streisand's 36th top-75 album and 15th top-10 entry in the UK. In Australia, the album debuted at number seven on the ARIA Albums Chart. Overall, Walls highlights Streisand's enduring relevance and ability to engage with contemporary issues through her music.