‘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.
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,
‘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.
‘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: A Dockumentary’ Review: Smooth-Sailing Tunes on HBO
Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross and other representatives of the easygoing if nebulously defined genre appear in this nonfiction film from director Garret Price.
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.
The Ultimate Yacht Rock Playlist
By Lindsay Zoladz Over the weekend, I watched an entertaining new documentary — or, as it’s billed, a “dockumentary” — about the genre of music that’s retroactively come to be known as “yacht rock.” You might be familiar with the term,
‘Yacht Rock', A Documentary About the New Popularity of Soft Rock From the 1970s and 1980s
"Yacht Rock, A Dockumentary" is a fascinating film that explores the amazingly connected world of the soft rock genre of the 1970s and 1980s.
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 ...
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Yacht Rock: A Beginner’s Guide In 5 essential albums
Yacht rock, soft rock – call it what you will. Here are five brilliant albums that define the genre in all its bearded, ...
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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 ...
‘Yacht Rock': HBO Doc Shows How Bands Like Steely Dan, Christopher Cross and Toto Became Cool All Over Again
Ask any two music fans what qualifies as yacht rock, and an argument is sure to ensue. Does Steely Dan count? (Absolutely.) ...
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Yacht Rock Essentials: “Undercover Angel,” Alan O’Day’s One-Shot Tribute to Clandestine Passion
Interestingly enough, there aren't that many one-hit wonders in the yacht rock canon. Even the soft-rocking artists who ...