Soft Rock

Soft rock is a genre characterized by its mellow, laid-back sound, often featuring acoustic instrumentation, lush vocal harmonies, and a focus on melody. Emerging in the 1970s, soft rock evolved from folk, country, and classic rock influences, with artists incorporating elements of jazz, soul, and R&B. The genre reached its peak popularity during the late 1970s to early 1980s, with its polished production and catchy hooks captivating a wide audience. Soft rock played a significant role in shaping adult contemporary music and influencing later genres like yacht rock and easy listening. Distinguished by its emphasis on vocal-driven songcraft, soft rock sets itself apart from its harder-edged rock counterparts, while its blend of folk and pop sensibilities also differentiates it from more experimental or avant-garde styles.

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Arctic Wave
Asia
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Brenda
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Cale
Camilo Branca
Cher
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Counting Crows
Dan Olsen
Dani Vidi
Darren Kiely
Daryan Tchoubineh
Dimas M
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Don Henley
Dylan Baksalara
Eliad Cohen
Emily Roberts
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Giovane Feddini
Gladys Knight
Grimetime
Holly
Idun Nicoline
Ishaan Arora
Jack Kelly
Jacob Weil
Jay Mason
Jeff Clarke
Jimi Jamison
Joe Jackson
Joey Gutos
John Lennon
Johnny Brewin
Jonathan Wr. Jr.
Jonka Tribute
Joseph Vincent
Kagamine Len
Kavita
Kim Walker-Smith
Kjell Sønksen
Leo Stannard
Leon Wolf
Liang Lawrence
Lily Meola
Linda Ronstadt
Lucky Choice
Luke Gomm
Mackenzy Mackay
Mannymore
Manu Llovo
Mark Hegan
Michael Martin Murphey
Michael Sanzone
Michael Shynes
Mike Davis Project
Miki Martz
Miles Carter
Molly Hocking
Molly Morgan
Nana Okada
Nanny Jhulson
Neil Diamond
Nguyễn Trung Đức
Nikow
Noelle Johnson
Outliers
Percy
Pete McCredie
Raymond Revel
Reyane
Ro
Roger Swift
Roxy Music
Ry Rivers
Samara Cyn
Sandra K
Shadmehr Aghili
Sierra
Susie Mills
Taylor Gardens
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Tom Cohen
Toma
WIM
Yuri Carvalho
Zaaf
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謝春花
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Maroon 5
Harry Styles
Noah Kahan
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Elton John
Alejandro Sanz
Myles Smith
Phil Collins
Billy Joel
The Cranberries
Bee Gees
Nelly Furtado
Eagles
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Dire Straits
TOTO
Journey
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Electric Light Orchestra
Adam Levine
George Michael
Jack Johnson
Tears For Fears
Cyndi Lauper
Billy Idol
Cher
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Roxette
Eros Ramazzotti
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Suki Waterhouse
Stephen Sanchez
Rod Stewart
Chicago
Foreigner
Sting
George Harrison
Kenny Rogers
America
Sasha Alex Sloan
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Tom Petty
Wham!
The Outfield
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Simply Red
Jim Croce
Counting Crows
Eurythmics
Men At Work
Carpenters
Gibbs
Westlife
Bread
Survivor
Bernadya
Lionel Richie
Supertramp
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Van Morrison
Air Supply
Olivia Newton-John
Bonnie Tyler
Bob Seger
Seventeen
José Luis Perales
Paul McCartney
Tina Turner
Kool & The Gang
Steely Dan
John Lennon
Paul Simon
Genesis
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Heart
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Jaymes Young
Starship
Ricchi E Poveri
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Christopher Cross
Kansas
Kenny Loggins
Dudy Oris
Strawberry Guy
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