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Yacht rock framed as a musical escape from the noise

Original: Beth Ann Rosica: Yacht rock — a musical escape from the noise

Beth Ann Rosica has written a piece celebrating yacht rock, arguing the smooth 1970s and 1980s soft-rock sound offers listeners a break from today's constant noise and stress. The essay reflects on why the mellow genre continues to resonate decades later, presenting it as comfort music for people seeking a calmer escape.

Why now: Nostalgia for smooth soft-rock and its reputation as easy listening keep the genre a talking point.

Beth Ann RosicaBroad + Libertyyacht rock

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