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HBO's 'Yacht Rock' Doc Revives the Smooth Sounds of the '70s and '80s

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Source: Variety
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HBO's new documentary "Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary" explores the resurgence of the smooth, melodic music genre known as yacht rock, featuring bands like Steely Dan, Toto, and Christopher Cross. Initially coined in a 2005 web series, the term "yacht rock" has since gained popularity, leading to a revival of interest in these artists. The documentary, directed by Garret Price, delves into the genre's roots in R&B, soul, and jazz, and its influence on modern musicians. Despite some initial resistance, many artists have embraced the renewed attention.

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  1. ‘Yacht Rock’: HBO Doc Shows How Bands Like Steely Dan, Christopher Cross and Toto Became Cool All Over Again  Variety
  2. Yacht rock gets celebrated — smoothly, of course — in new documentary  The Associated Press
  3. ‘Yacht Rock’ Documentary Makes A Case For The Smooth Legacy Of ‘70s And ‘80s Soft Rock  Forbes
  4. ‘Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary’ Review: Smooth-Sailing Tunes on HBO  The Wall Street Journal
  5. Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary’ on HBO, celebrating the irony and ecstasy of 1970s smooth rock  Decider

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