Billy Joel Albums List ❲TRUSTED • PLAYBOOK❳

Captured his New Year’s Eve performance at Madison Square Garden.

"Allentown," "Goodnight Saigon," "Pressure" The Verdict: The Artistic Peak. Often cited by Joel as his personal favorite, this is a dense, Beatlesque concept album about the disillusionment of the American working class. "Allentown" and "Goodnight Saigon" are heavy, socially conscious tracks that tackle the decline of industry and the trauma of Vietnam. It wasn't as radio-friendly as his previous work, but it is arguably his most cohesive artistic statement. billy joel albums list

"It's Still Rock and Roll to Me," "You May Be Right," "Don't Ask Me Why" The Verdict: The Rocker. Tired of being labeled a "balladeer," Joel set out to prove he could rock. The cover shows him literally throwing a rock at a glass house. This was his nod to the new wave and punk movements happening at the time (The Knack, Elvis Costello). "It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me" was his first #1 hit, proving he could satirize the industry while conquering the charts. Captured his New Year’s Eve performance at Madison