Atlantic Crossing

Atlantic Crossing (1975) finds Rod Stewart moving toward a more polished pop and soft rock sound, with smoother arrangements and radio-friendly songcraft that contrasted with his earlier rawer folk, blues and glam-influenced work. Recorded after his shift in recording base to the United States and produced by Tom Dowd, the album emphasizes fuller production, keyboards and string touches alongside Stewart's distinctive raspy vocals, and is often regarded as a turning point toward a mainstream pop-rock direction in his solo career.