Sleeve NM; Vinyl NM. Billy Joel’s The Nylon Curtain LP (1982) is a thought-provoking blend of pop rock and introspective storytelling. Featuring tracks like "Allentown", "Goodnight Saigon", and "Pressure", the album touches on themes of social unrest, personal struggle, and political commentary, wrapped in sophisticated melodies and arrangements. A departure from his previous work, The Nylon Curtain showcases Joel’s musical evolution and he is on record as saying it is his favourite album.