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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Living in the Material World (50th Anniversary)
Album - 24 Tracks - Released November 15, 2024

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Aaron
Abraham Colona
Ade Govinda
Adia
Alex Bird
Alex Lambert
Amy Perry
Anastacia
Art Garfunkel
Art Garfunkel jr.
Astoria
Ax and the Hatchetmen
Baran Mengüç
Bella Mackenzie
Bianca
Billy Idol
Billy Squier
Bonnie Tyler
Boy George
Carpenters
Chicago
Claudia Colatrella
Cole Bauer
Davis Naish
Dudy Oris
Duran Duran
Elin Porsinger
Eric Clapton
Evelyn Eastwood
Ewen Farncombe
FABIAN
Foghat
Fred Roberts
George Harrison
Hannah Noel
Idun Nicoline
Ivan Theva
Jack Lester
Jed Baruelo
Jimmy Fallon
John Andrews
John Mellencamp
Jonny Tobin
Josef
KOHEI YOSHII
Kate Peytavin
Katie Tupper
Lanie Gardner
Liam Thomas
Linda Ronstadt
Lizzie Morgan
Lost in Hollywood
Louise Browne
Luke Bower
MAKSIM
MANA
Maddee Ritter
Madisen Renee
Marciano Cantero
Mark Winters
Matt You
Megan Danielle
Megan Knight
Melanie Penn
Michael McDonald
Mik Motus
Natanzinho Lima
Olivia Newton-John
Patrick Williams
Paul Simon
Pete Muller
Peter Baxter
Pommelien Thijs
Rick Astley
Rod Stewart
Rony Parulian
Ryan Prewett
Samara Cyn
Seph Schlueter
Seu Desejo
Skylar Simone
Steve Perry
Susie Mills
Sydney James
Telegraph
The Ides Of March
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Tomo
TraviS
Tyler James Bellinger
Víctor Martín
Waves_On_Waves
YADAM
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Zac Hart
Zoe Jean Fowler
milow
tesh
yani
松下洸平
Fleetwood Mac
Bernadya
Bee Gees
Billy Joel
Phil Collins
TOTO
Eagles
Journey
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Bryan Adams
Van Morrison
George Michael
Natanzinho Lima
Cyndi Lauper
Electric Light Orchestra
Simon & Garfunkel
Paul McCartney
Annie Lennox
Rod Stewart
Sting
America
Foreigner
Kenny Rogers
Chicago
Air Supply
Eric Clapton
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Wham!
Billy Idol
John Denver
Duran Duran
The Doobie Brothers
Eurythmics
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
The Mamas & The Papas
Jim Croce
Tina Turner
Tom Petty
Men At Work
Carpenters
Bonnie Tyler
Survivor
Steve Miller Band
Bob Seger
Lionel Richie
Supertramp
Kool & The Gang
Steely Dan
Genesis
Simply Red
Heart
Roy Orbison
iñigo quintero
Paul Simon
James Taylor
Neil Diamond
George Harrison
Dudy Oris
Bread
Kenny Loggins
Simple Minds
The Cars
Olivia Newton-John
Starship
Kansas
Richard Marx
Buffalo Springfield
Rick Astley
Boston
Commodores
REO Speedwagon
Diana Ross
John Mellencamp
Evan Honer
Rony Parulian
Don McLean
The Pointer Sisters
The Monkees
Donna Summer
Mark Knopfler
Roberta Flack
Rick Springfield
Pat Benatar
Christopher Cross
Wings
Tomo
Culture Club
Joe Cocker
Irene Cara
Allman Brothers Band
Gloria Estefan
Barbra Streisand
Gloria Gaynor
The Hollies
Peter Gabriel
Michael Bolton
Huey Lewis & The News
Belinda Carlisle
The Alan Parsons Project
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