Title: Billy Joel's Social Conscience
Product review: "The Nylon Curtain" was Billy Joel's attempt to challenge Bruce Springsteen for the hearts and minds of heartland rockers. His catchy unemployment anthem "Allentown" may have been the most misunderstood ode to the down and out this side of the Boss's "Born in the U.S.A." For good measure, Joel also throws in a Vietnam Veterans tribute in "Goodnight Saigon." The more lightheartead "Pressure" was also a big hit. Coupled with another decent single in "She's Right on Time," this album could have been Joel's best if it didn't peter out with less successful filler material in the second half. As a result, it confirms Joel's status as an artist more adept at producing singles than fully realized albums.
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