Is Yacht Rock Actually Genius?
The songwriting is clever, witty, and emotionally nuanced. Steely Dan’s Aja is a jazz-rock masterpiece full of sophisticated chord changes and cryptic lyrics. Toto’s “Africa” and “Rosanna” have grooves so tight they feel machine-like, yet they’re warm and human. Michael McDonald’s work with the Doobie Brothers and his solo records brought a level of soulful sophistication that most rock bands couldn’t touch
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