The Bridge (Billy Joel album)
| The Bridge | ||||
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| Released | July 25, 1986 | |||
| Recorded | 1985–1986 | |||
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| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 40:06 | |||
| Label | Family Productions/Columbia | |||
| Producer | Phil Ramone | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Chicago Tribune | (Mixed) |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B |
| Los Angeles Times | (Not favorable) |
| Rolling Stone | (Favorable) |
The Bridge is the tenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on July 25, 1986. It was Joel's last studio album produced by Phil Ramone as well as the last to feature Joel's long-time bassist Doug Stegmeyer and rhythm guitarist Russell Javors. The album yielded several successful singles, including "A Matter of Trust" (peaking at No. 10), "Modern Woman" (which also appeared on the Ruthless People soundtrack, peaking at No. 10), and "This Is the Time" (peaking at No. 18).