Yacht Rock, by how it feels

Yacht Rock is mostly low-intensity. 5 of the 6 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Yacht Rock

Across the 6 Yacht Rock songs we've measured, intensity averages 28/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Cody's Song (the calmest here, 15) to Borderline (the most charged, 49), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1977–2020.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Southern Cross.

Safe for sensitive ears (5)

Controlled — moderate intensity (1)

We use cookies to run this site, serve ads via Google AdSense, and understand how people use the site. You can accept all, reject non-essential, or read our privacy policy.