The new Billy Joel collection She's Got A Way: Love Songs is in stores now! Music critics are showing their appreciation. Here is an excerpt from Blinded By Sound:

During the 12.12.12 concert benefitting the victims of Hurricane Sandy, Billy Joel played a fiery set, showing his vocals and piano chops have diminished little since his debut 40 years ago. Until Joel decides to emerge from his retirement and return to the studio, fans must make do with his vast back catalog. A new compilation, She's Got A Way: Love Songs, celebrates ballads both familiar and rare. Listening to the album lends new appreciation for his songwriting gifts and ability to simply communicate emotion.

Some of the tracks are like old friends for those who grew up with Joel. … Where She's Got A Way really excels, however, is drawing renewed attention to some unjustly buried gems.

Read more at Blinded By Sound.