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Billy Joel: Glass Houses

12 March 1980 · 47 YEARS

Glass Houses

Billy Joel

Recorded as the 1980s began, this production shifts toward a leaner and more direct rock sound intended for radio play. The artist trades his familiar style for tougher textures while maintaining his talent for sharp hooks.

He famously smashed a window for the cover art to represent this aggressive shift. This record serves as an attempt to compete with the new wave and punk scenes emerging at the time.

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