‘Yacht Rock: A Documentary’ review: More than an ironic musical pleasure
The HBO doc “Yacht Rock” examines the genre of soft rock that topped the charts between 1976 and 1984 from Michael McDonald and more.
Yacht rock gets celebrated — smoothly, of course — in new documentary
The stress of Thanksgiving is over. Now it’s time to heat up leftovers, relax on the couch and enjoy the smooth sounds of a wrongly mocked music genre: yacht rock.
The Ultimate Yacht Rock Playlist
Today’s playlist is one such opportunity. It features some of the aforementioned yacht rock luminaries alongside a few of the younger artists they influenced, like De La Soul, Warren G and Thundercat. Listening on a decent pair of speakers or headphones is a must; donning a captain’s hat is entirely optional.
Entertaining 'Yacht Rock' doc makes a case for respecting those smooth easy-listening sounds
Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins and other masters gamely explain the genre in breezy and comprehensive HBO/Max film — while another singer wants nothing to do with it.
Director talks new yacht rock documentary
Director Garret Price talks about his new HBO documentary that shares a history of the genre, highlighting how it came to dominate the music landscape in the 70s and traces the rise, fall, and resurgence of Seventies soft rock heroes like Michael McDonald,
Five best yacht rock albums by 21st century artists
The web series Yacht Rock brought the style back in the public consciousness. It has never really left, as evidenced by the various tribute bands that have popped up, as well as t
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