Word: billye
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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THERE'S no question about Billy Joel's musical creativity; the dead-end kid from Long Island has consistently proved that he can compose original songs, and his six albums to date have showcased some of the '70s' best pop tunes. But their appeal, and indeed much of what makes...
With his latest release, 52nd Street, Joel returns with more musical innovation. His melodies are innovative, catchy and--for the most part--lively. But slickness is the album's failing. A marketable brand of polish glosses over the raw power that has highlighted Billy Joel's past albums.
"Big Shot" closely resembles "Stilletto," the first song on side two and a tune which Joel energized triumphantly in concert. Once again this is angry Billy Joel taking the perplexing female of "She's Always a Woman" and surrounding her with a mood of sadomasochistic perversity to create a satisfied...
But the album's anchor, "Until the Night," encompasses all the shortcomings of this latest Billy Joel effort. The cut begins with a lackadaisical vocal set to a Phil Spector beat that suits Johnny Mathis more than Billy Joel. Though the song builds to a contrasting bridge and powerful crescendo...
The game was played evenly throughout the first half, which ended with Washington ahead 10-7. Washington's Billy Kilmer matched Jones first half touchdown pass with a 31-yard toss of his own.