Billy Joel - 2 Studio Albums (1978-1980) [Audio Fidelity, 24 KT + Gold CD, 2010]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 465 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 177 MB | Covers - 114 MB
Genre: Classic Rock, Pop Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Audio Fidelity
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 465 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 177 MB | Covers - 114 MB
Genre: Classic Rock, Pop Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Audio Fidelity
52nd Street (1978). 52nd Street is Billy Joel's sixth studio album and the first to reach #1 in Billboard. The 1978 release contains some essential American pop songs including the three Top 40 hits, "My Life," "Big Shot," and "Honesty."
The sophisticated and somewhat jazzy album is conceptualized like a musical, a showcase of masterful writing and musicianship. Joel interjects rock, soul and Latin rhythyms along with the jazz. The music flows together smoothly, thanks to Phil Ramone's seamless production and Joel's melodic craftsmanship. The jazz influences come through most strongly on "Zanzibar" - featuring Freddie Hubbard's trumpet solos - "Stiletto," and the title track. The album's standout is the gorgeously layered love song, "Until the Night"…