Glass Houses cover

Glass Houses

Billy Joel · 1980

34 min · 10 tracks · pop rock · rock & roll · contemporary classical music

A vibrant fusion of rock and pop that showcases Billy Joel's lyrical wit and melodic sophistication.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise, engaging listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • energetic hooks and melodies
  • reflective late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'Glass Houses' marked a significant moment in Billy Joel's career as his seventh studio album. Following the commercial success of '52nd Street,' this album solidified Joel's status as a leading figure in pop rock, blending catchy hooks with sharp social commentary.
Stylistic neighbors
Elton John· Carole King· James Taylor

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 You May Be Right 4:07
  • 2 Sometimes a Fantasy 3:39
  • 3 Don’t Ask Me Why 2:56
  • 4 It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me 2:55
  • 5 All for Leyna 4:10
  • 6 I Don’t Want to Be Alone 3:34
  • 7 Sleeping With the Television On 2:59
  • 8 C’était toi (You Were the One) 3:45
  • 9 Close to the Borderline 3:45
  • 10 Through the Long Night 2:45

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