"Yacht Rock"

[Yavin4]

Yacht rock (originally known as the West Coast Sound[2] or adult-oriented rock[3]) is a broad music style and aesthetic[4] identified with soft rock.[5] Yacht rock was one of the commercially successful genres of its era, existing between the late 1970s and early 1980s.[6] Drawing on sources such as smooth soul, smooth jazz, R&B, funk, and disco,[4] common stylistic traits include high-quality production, clean vocals, and a focus on light, catchy melodies.[3] Initially used pejoratively, its name was derived from its association with the popular Southern Californian leisure activity of sailing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacht_rock

[Glamrock]

1. I'll be honest...

I like some, but not most.

[hueymahl]

2. Basically elevator music with vocals

Pass.

[PennyK]

3. It was basically an insult thrown at Steely Dan

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And they were never light or airy. New York-Jersey guys, and everything they sang about had a noir background.
They are my guys and I will always love them (miss you, Walter).