BILLY JOEL Turnstiles (Limited Edition 2011 US Mobile Fidelity
audiophile issue of the 1976 8-track LP, specially plated &
pressed on 180gram High Definition Vinyl, mastered
directly from the original tapes. By 1976, Billy Joel had proven
his merit as an auteur of California-based singer-songwriter
pop-rock. On Turnstiles, the legend focuses his attention on
more ambitious matters: Making an album whose scope and
range dwarf that of his previous work, and shot his star into the
stratosphere. Encompassing everything from urgent rock to soft
pop and saloon fare. Housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve,
individually numbered in gold on the reverse, and company card
inner/bag. The packaging shows few signs of wear & the vinyl is
Near Mint with minimal signs of play MFSL1-413).
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Billy Joel Turnstiles - 180GRAM US vinyl LP album (LP record)
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EXPERIENCE THE ORCHESTRAL SWEEP, RAVISHING POIGNANCY LIKE NEVER BEFORE
By 1976, Billy Joel had proven his merit as an auteur of California-based singer-songwriter pop-rock. On Turnstiles, the legend focuses his attention on more ambitious matters: Making an album whose scope and range dwarf that of his previous work, and shot his star into the stratosphere. Encompassing everything from urgent rock to soft pop and saloon fare, Turnstiles is a classic of major proportions.
1. Say Goodbye to Hollywood
2. Summer, Highland Falls
3. All You Wanna Do Is Dance
4. New York State of Mind
5. James
6. Prelude/Angry Young Man
7. I've Loved These Days
8. Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)
We have gone back to the original master tapes to present Joel's encompassing music the way it was always intended to be experienced: Intimate, detailed, expressive, warm. The record's widescreen sonics are at last properly cinematic, flush with colors, textures, and atmosphere.
Progressing away from sensitivity, Joel casts his eye towards broader horizons. For him, that meant moving from the West Coast back to his native New York and embracing the city's doo-wop, Broadway, and R&B heritage. Joel's diversity comes through in a spectacle of memorable tunes, including the infectious "All You Wanna Do Is Dance," acerbic "Angry Young Man," and gorgeous "I've Loved These Days."
Still, no song better illustrates the allure – and breadth – of Turnstiles more than "Say Goodbye to Hollywood," bathed in the sort of fabulous Phil Spector sound, huge drum echoes, and Brill Building orchestral sweep that Joel grew up on. Similarly, the sprawling ballad "New York State of Mind" clearly states the singer's vision and mood. On the definitive track, Joel luxuriates in full string accompaniment and soulful saxophone playing that gives the pop standard its foundation. Not for nothing did Joel insist on keeping his touring band for the album, a decision that resulted in the firing of the record's original producer.
Supported by talents such as arranger Kenny Ascher, guitarist James Herb Smith, and percussionist Mingo Lewis, Joel succeeds in wrapping his head around a rich swath of American pop music, stopping by way of New Orleans, Kansas City, Memphis, Chicago, and other cities on his way from California back to the Garden State. While lacking the fame of the subsequent The Stranger and 52nd Street, Turnstiles is in every way their equal.
Finally, the delicate nuances of Joel's phrasing, pregnant pauses, and introspective emotion can be experienced in three-dimensional fidelity. In addition, the spectrum of the orchestra's power and finesse, ravishing poignancy of the lyrics, and bittersweet qualities of the melodies bloom with unforced immediacy. The previous veiled sonic character and stultifying dryness have been corrected, presenting Joel and his crack band with illuminating precision and feeling.
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| Condition : |
This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
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| Year of Release: |
2011 |
| Artist: |
Billy Joel (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Turnstiles (click here for more of the same title) |
| Postage/Shipping: |
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| Format: |
vinyl LP album (LP record) |
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| Record Label: |
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab |
| Catalogue No: |
MFSL1-350 |
| Country of Origin: |
USA
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Additional info: |
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
BLYLPTU797503 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
821797135016 |
| Genres: |
Male Solo, POP, Rock
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| Related Artists: |
Alexa Ray Joel, The Hassles |
| Complete Stock List: |
Billy Joel |
| email: |
sales@eil.com to contact our sales team. |
| Alternative Names: |
None |
| To order by phone: |
Call +44 1474 815010 quoting EIL.COM reference number BLYLPTU797503 |
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