LAZY this is the lazy RVL-7037
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Artist = LAZY
Title = this is the lazy
Label = Rca
Catalog# = RVL-7037
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Release = JAPAN
Year = 1978
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
11trk, akira takasaki(loudness), munetaka higuchi(loudness/sly)
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Pop Beginnings of Metal Legends: Lazy’s Debut ‘This is the Lazy’ (RVL-7037)
Today’s entry explores the very beginning of a band that holds a fascinating place in Japanese rock history, featuring future metal titans: Lazy. We are looking at their debut studio album, “This is the Lazy,” released on the RCA label with the catalog number RVL-7037 with obi.
Issued in 1978, this 12-inch vinyl LP marked the arrival of Lazy onto the music scene. While the band members (then teenagers) were heavily influenced by hard rock acts like Deep Purple, their record label initially marketed them as a pop-idol group, capitalizing on their youth and looks. “This is the Lazy” reflects this early pop-oriented direction.
The album features catchy pop-rock tunes and Kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) style songs, showcasing lighter arrangements and melodies compared to the hard rock sound the members originally aspired to (and would later pursue more aggressively).
This debut holds immense historical significance primarily because it features the nascent talents of guitarist Akira Takasaki and drummer Munetaka Higuchi. These two young musicians would, just a few years later, go on to form the legendary heavy metal band Loudness, achieving international fame. “This is the Lazy” captures them in their formative, pre-metal years, operating within the constraints of pop stardom.
RVL-7037 is a crucial artifact for understanding the surprising pop roots of two of Japan’s most celebrated heavy metal musicians. It offers a glimpse into the early compromises and pathways taken by artists who would eventually redefine Japanese heavy metal.