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The essential Billy Joel records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1The StrangerBilly JoelStart here
The Stranger
Joel's breakthrough of sharp, cinematic pop-rock, home to 'Scenes from an Italian Restaurant'. Polished and beloved. His defining record.
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252nd StreetBilly JoelClassic
52nd Street
A jazzy, sophisticated peak, home to 'My Life'. Polished and Grammy-winning. A strong follow-up to The Stranger.