
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.