Billy Joel "Stranger" (30th Anniversary) various artists Cal states: “Blackpool as a

Cal states: “Blackpool as a town is often overlooked or even looked down upon

the song-cycle is anchored by lilting Spanish-inspired instrumentals that absorb a lonesome gravity when placed next to ballads that tug at even the most unwavering heartstrings

and vital Houston's music remains

Jennifer Charles (vocals) and Kid Koala (turntables)

The album was ranked sixth for it's year inside The Village Voice Pazz and Jop Poll

Billy Joel "Stranger" (30th Anniversary) various artists Cal states: “Blackpool as aThe Stranger is the fifth studio album by American recording artist Billy Joel, released on September 29, 1977 by Columbia Records. While his previous four albums had been moderately successful, The Stranger became Joel's true critical and commercial breakthrough, spending six weeks at number 2 on the US Billboard 200. Considered his magnum opus, it remains his best selling non compilation album to date, and was ranked at number 70 on Rolling Stone's