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Gentle men: Soft rock kept the '70s mellow. Now, a new generation has revived the subgenre

In the 1970s, it was America and Bread with the wispy vocals and gentle guitars. Now, Fleet Foxes and James Blunt have rediscovered soft rock. In the 1970s, it was America and Bread with the wispy vocals and gentle guitars. Now, Fleet Foxes and James Blunt have rediscovered soft rock.

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04:37 on February 1 2011

Gentle men: Soft rock kept the '70s mellow. Now, a new generation has revived the subgenre

L.A. Times - Entertainment — In the 1970s, it was America and Bread with the wispy vocals and gentle guitars. Now, Fleet Foxes and James Blunt have rediscovered soft rock. In the 1970s, it was Americ... more info

Fleet Foxes James Blunt

04:32 on February 1 2011

Gentle men: The softer side of rock flourishes again

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — In the 1970s, it was America and Bread with the wispy vocals and gentle guitars. Now, Fleet Foxes and James Blunt have rediscovered soft rock. Like it or not, the last fe... more info

Fleet Foxes James Blunt