The Yacht Rock Joke Is Getting Old: Critic's Take
The "yacht rock" label helped a new generation of listeners rediscover overlooked gems. But the music shouldn't be treated as a punchline.
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,
"Above all, it was detested by the critics": A beginner’s guide to yacht rock in five essential albums
Yacht rock, soft rock – call it what you will. Here are five brilliant albums that define the genre in all its bearded, Hawaiian-shirted glory
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.
‘Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary’ Review: Smooth-Sailing Tunes on HBO
A nonfiction music film based on a web series that was based on a joke, “Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary” isn’t really about a genre of music as much as it is a bunch of highly skilled musicians who helped make a catalog of expertly produced pop records in the ’70s and ’80s.
‘Yacht Rock’ Documentary Makes A Case For The Smooth Legacy Of ‘70s And ‘80s Soft Rock
Garret Price's new film celebrates the era of smooth rock, featuring interviews with Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross 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.
Celebrating Yacht Rock: The smooth sounds of a misunderstood genre
The stress of Thanksgiving is behind us, and it’s the perfect time to kick back, relax, and let the smooth sounds of yacht rock take over. This genre, with its signature blend of pop, jazz, and R&B, became the unexpected soundtrack to a generation's quieter moments in the late 1970s.
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary’ on HBO, Celebrating The Irony And Ecstasy Of 1970s Smooth Rock
A Dockumentary, which assesses soft rock of the 1970s and early ’80s and the musicians who made it while winking at the sound’s re-emergence as a source of ironic enjoyment. Executive produced by Bill Simmons,
‘Yacht Rock’: HBO Doc Shows How Bands Like Steely Dan, Christopher Cross and Toto Became Cool All Over Again
The HBO doc 'Yacht Rock' takes a fond, ironic look at how 1970s bands like Steely Dan, Toto and Christopher Cross found a new ...
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The Lefsetz Letter: The Yacht Rock Dockumentary
This is pretty terrible. And to think I was looking forward to it. All you've got to know is they spelled Mo Ostin's name Mo ...
See 'Yacht Rock' star Christopher Cross live in San Antonio this week
The Grammy and Oscar winner is one of the stars of the new HBO Max documentary about the soft rock boom of the '70s.
The Fools Are in Their Feelings in New Clip From ‘Yacht Rock’ Documentary
Director Garret Price discusses his upcoming doc 'Yacht Rock,' and a new clip about the genre's unique currents of male vulnerability.
Kenny Loggins Recalls Stevie Nicks' Offer That Led to 'My Breakthrough' in 1978: 'Probably We Were Drunk'
Loggins discusses the genesis of "Whenever I Call You Friend," his first hit as a solo artist, in 'Yacht Rock: A Documentary' ...
‘Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary’ Director on Genre’s Unique Origin and Misconceptions
To paraphrase crooner Michael McDonald, one of the signature players of the music style, Yacht Rock has a place in our lives.