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A transitional album. Joel was disillusioned with L.A. and wrote much of it while bored on the road. It features instrumental pieces and darker themes.

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Widely regarded as his magnum opus, The Stranger catapulted Joel to superstardom. Teaming with producer Phil Ramone, Joel delivered a flawless tracklist. It contains four massive hit singles: "Just the Way You Are," "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)," "Only the Good Die Young," and "She’s Always a Woman." The album weaves through genres effortlessly, from the street-tough "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" to the tender title track. It remains his best-selling non-compilation album. A transitional album