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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990
Yacht Rock definition from Wiki
Yacht rock (originally known as the West Coast Sound[3][4] or adult-oriented rock[5]) is a broad music style and aesthetic[6] identified with soft rock.[7] It was one of the commercially successful genres of its era, existing between the mid-1970s and early 1980s.[8] Drawing on sources such as smooth soul, smooth jazz, R&B, funk, and disco,[6] common stylistic traits include high-quality production, clean vocals, and a focus on light, catchy melodies.[5] Its name, coined in 2005 by the makers of the online video series Yacht Rock, was derived from its association with the popular Southern Californian leisure activity of sailing.
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Seems like their marketing ploy sort of failed, based on how many people in this thread had never heard of the term. This shit is right in my wheelhouse.
I don't associate yachts with music. I associate them with rich people and the sea.