Ahoy — we’re pushing off into sun-soaked harmonies, impossibly smooth grooves, and songs that sound best with a drink sweating in your hand. This week, I’m joined by Nick Niespodziani and Peter Olson of Yacht Rock Revue, the band that’s helped turn yacht rock from a punchline into a full-on revival, to chart a course through 20 essential yacht rock tracks that define the sound.

From timeless AM gold to deep-cut smooth rock, we’re curating what one of the amazing Patreon Mixtapers called “the yachtiest rock to ever rock ...