VA - Soft Rock Forever [2CD Set] (2018)

Soft Rock is the smoother arc of the rock music family, and was formed as an antidote to the early emergences of harder, heavier and edgier rock which had risen to fruition in the wake of unrest in the late '60s US political landscape.

Sonically – acoustic guitars, pianos and mid-tempo beats provided the foundations for a brand-new genre, and Soft Rock was born; riding a wave of success throughout the mid-seventies right up until the early-nineties, amassing a colossal and loyal legion of fans.

With the global rise of international travel, and aspirations of setting sail infiltrating the masses across the Western Hemisphere – Soft Rock's transatlantic melodies provided the perfect soundtrack, racking up hits on both sides of the pond and even from the far shores of Australia.

10CC, Chicago, Heart, Foreigner, Steve Winwood and Bryan Adams are just a few of the names which helped propel Soft Rock into the mainstream, and as the genre exploded amongst the masses, the zealots of Soft Rock arose – championing the genre throughout its peak, right up until the current day. As Bryan Adams famously sang on 'Summer of '69', "Those were the best days of my life."

A collection of the most timeless hits of all time. Soft Rock IS forever. Wear the badge with pride.