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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A Good Year
Abe Parker
Alejandro Sanz
Alex Coles
Amy Lauren
BOKI
Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Steer
Brenda
Cale
Camilo Branca
Chad Cooper
Cheap Trick
Chris de Sarandy
Christopher Cross
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Dani Tapia
Dani Vidi
Donavon Frankenreiter
Eauclaire
Eliad Cohen
Emily Roberts
Eric Clapton
Eros Ramazzotti
George Alice
Gökhan Türkmen
Idun Nicoline
Insecure Men
Irenita
Irvin Smith
Jack Kelly
Jesse Harris
John Andrews
John B. Stewart
John Lennon
John Michael Howell
Joseph Vincent
Juliana Hale
Katha Rosa
Katie Belle
Kenzie Cait
Kim Wilde
Kodi Williams
Leo Walt
Little Feat
Luca Armone
Lucky Choice
Mannymore
Mark Ambor
Mark Daly
Meg Carlin
Megan Knight
Mia Wilson
Michael Sanzone
Morgan Seatree
Nana M. Rose
Neil
Nelly Furtado
Nihal Tauro
Noelle Johnson
Ny Oh
Odhran Murphy
Paul Carrack
Phoebe Willo
Plamina
Randal Clark
Red River Dialect
Ro
Robbie Mortimer
Roger Swift
Rosell
Roy Shinar
Ry Rivers
Sandra K
Sara Bareilles
Shai Wood
Sidney Bird
Simon Safhalter
Simply Red
Stephen Sanchez
Susie Ledge
Suzi Quatro
TOMOO
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The Broken View
Tiffany
Tina Turner
Tom Twers
Valentin
Victoria Nadine
Warren Zevon
Will M
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Yel
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Noah Kahan
Harry Styles
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Creedence Clearwater Revival
Elton John
Alejandro Sanz
Phil Collins
Myles Smith
Bee Gees
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Nelly Furtado
Bryan Adams
Dire Straits
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The Goo Goo Dolls
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Daryl Hall & John Oates
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Journey
Adam Levine
George Michael
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Jack Johnson
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Roxette
Gibbs
Tears For Fears
Billy Idol
Cyndi Lauper
Annie Lennox
Eros Ramazzotti
Stephen Sanchez
Maki
Eric Clapton
Suki Waterhouse
Rod Stewart
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Sting
George Harrison
Chicago
Alanis Morissette
Foreigner
Kenny Rogers
America
Men At Work
John Denver
The Outfield
Tom Petty
Wham!
Simply Red
Sasha Alex Sloan
Jim Croce
The Doobie Brothers
Eurythmics
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Morgan Seatree
José Luis Perales
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Bob Seger
Westlife
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Lionel Richie
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Tina Turner
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Steely Dan
Genesis
Paul Simon
Heart
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Olivia Newton-John
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Kenny Loggins
Christopher Cross
Simple Minds
Dudy Oris
Jaymes Young
Starship
Yovie Widianto
Natalie Cole
Buffalo Springfield
Duncan Laurence
John Mellencamp
Diana Ross
Richard Marx
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