SNoALP no. 11
- Christopher Cross – Christopher Cross (Yacht Rock * 1979)
March 15, 2026 | I knew the name, but that’s about it. | A Sunday afternoon vinyl listening with Ian and Jason. I had some mental hurdles to clear, as this album transported me straight back to high school and Lite 96 FM, which I skipped more often than not (the radio station, not school). But I’m glad I gave this a listen: the Grammy-winning Album of the Year for 1980,* it truly is easy listening. And though it will never be a go-to genre for me, this “pinnacle of yacht rock,” as Jason described the album, was enjoyable on a snowy Sunday afternoon.
*I’m thinking of doing a sub-project, listening to Albums of the Year (Album of the Years? Albums of the Years?). I’ve got three already: 1980, 1984, and 2018.