LAZY v RVL-15005
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Artist = LAZY
Title = v
Label = RCA
Catalog# = RVL-15005
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Release = JAPAN
Year = 1980
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
10trk, akira takasaki(loudness), munetaka higuchi(loudness/sly)
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Pushing Towards Hard Rock: Lazy’s ‘Lazy V’ (RVL-15005)
Today we continue tracing the evolution of the band Lazy, focusing on their fifth studio album, aptly titled “Lazy V,” released on the RCA label with the catalog number RVL-15005.
Issued in 1980, this 12-inch vinyl LP arrived hot on the heels of “Rock Diamond,” released earlier the same year. “Lazy V” further solidifies the band’s decisive shift away from their initial pop-idol image towards the hard rock sound passionately advocated by key members like guitarist Akira Takasaki and drummer Munetaka Higuchi.
Building on the harder edge introduced in “Rock Diamond,” “Lazy V” likely delves deeper into hard rock territory. Listeners can expect even more prominent, powerful guitar work from Takasaki, heavier drumming from Higuchi, and overall songwriting and arrangements that align more closely with the classic hard rock influences the band cherished. While perhaps still retaining some melodic elements from their past, this album represents a significant step towards the heavier music landscape.
RVL-15005 is another crucial piece in the Lazy puzzle, documenting the band’s determined move towards their preferred musical style. It captures future Loudness legends further flexing their hard rock muscles within the Lazy framework, making it a vital listen for understanding their musical development just before their heavy metal explosion.