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Okay, some exciting news for all my wonderful followers and friends on this forum. As ever, I am extremely grateful to all of you for continuing to support my website. I am extremely pleased that this coming Sunday, 25th August, I will be presenting the first of my regular monthly shows (the fourth Sunday of every month) on the incredible Progzilla Radio. Lazland on Progzilla Radio will go out at 4 p.m. UK time, which is 5 p.m. European time, and a few hours before in the good old US of A.

The show will feature a mix of new and old music, an eclectic mix, and my views, so just like the website, except its on the radio! www.progzilla.com is the place to go, and it would be wonderful if as many of you as possible could join me in the chatroom whilst the show is on. More details of the playlist to follow nearer the time.

Now, you will be aware that I started the Lazland YouTube video channel a few months back. I have been pleased overall with the content and feedback, but I will be cutting back on this content for a while. Firstly, there are only so many hours in the day. Secondly, as far as my passion for introducing new music and artists is concerned via the Ruminations series I started, I think Progzilla is a far better outlet for this. The audience reach will be far higher, and I prefer the medium of radio anyway.

Thirdly, I have run into licensing issues with my Old Albums, New Thoughts series, specifically with EMI and Pink Floyd regarding the third in the series. I won't go into details, but suffice to say that the cost of resolving this is too great for what is a non-earning venture. It is a shame, because I didn't encounter these with the first two Yes videos, which were well received and viewed by a lot of people. Anyhow, the Progzilla collaboration will enable me to continue this series in the form of a podcast. Watch this space. My Pink Floyd The Wall is ready to go out as soon as I am able to upload it, and I think you will enjoy my thoughts on this legendary album.

I will shortly be recording the second of my Marillion: A Life podcasts to be published on Progzilla as well. So, these are exciting times, and I can't wait to get stuck in.

See you Sunday!
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Before I give news about the radio show later, first up a couple of new reviews have been uploaded to www.lazland.org this evening.

The first is a fine Irish folk album by Notify trio Breen, Rynne, and Murray with their Odyssey.

Second, we have a duo of albums from notable French elecronic music pioneer, Richard Pinhas, one solo, the other his group Haven. 

Both well worthy of your attention - pop along as ever, and click on the homepage buttons!
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Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

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If there is anyone on this website who has not visited Lazland, why, what the bloody hell is wrong with you? No adverts, great writing, terrific music, culture at the click of a mouse! Get down there! 
As with all things in life, Steve. Some people are more enlightened than others. LOL

Indeed! I will publish news of the radio show tomorrow night - I have just finished editing the first one, and I am knackered!
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Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:


If there is anyone on this website who has not visited Lazland, why, what the bloody hell is wrong with you? No adverts, great writing, terrific music, culture at the click of a mouse! Get down there! 
As with all things in life, Steve. Some people are more enlightened than others. LOL
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Okey dokey, another busy night on www.lazland.org with two new album reviews.

First up, the forthcoming release from Nick Magnus, A Strange Inheritance. It is a stunner.

Second, many of you will be familiar with Colin Powell, the new guitarist with Nova Cascade. His solo project, A Multitude of One, has just released Songs From The Inner World, a damned good it is, too.

Both reviews can be seen on my homepage. Simply click on the relevant button!

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Originally posted by Frets N Worries Frets N Worries wrote:

Oh good, more new music to listen to. Thanks Steve! Great job on all the reviews!

Thanks Tennyson!
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Oh good, more new music to listen to. Thanks Steve! Great job on all the reviews!
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Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

I'm happy to see us Yanks represented with reviews on Turning Virtues, He Held The Sun Captive and Manic Expression (a favorite now)! Who would have thought that we who reside in the land of the orange menace had it in us? Carry on thrilling us, Steve. Cheers.

Land of the Orange Menace?? Surely, you mean Land of the Carmilla, erm, Kamalla, Erm, 'er indoors!!Tongue

There really is some exceptional music out there, and America has been well represented recently!

Next week, a review of the forthcoming Nick Magnus album to tickle your fancies, and I am hoping to finalise details of a new radio show.
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I'm happy to see us Yanks represented with reviews on Turning Virtues, He Held The Sun Captive and Manic Expression (a favorite now)! Who would have thought that we who reside in the land of the orange menace had it in us? Carry on thrilling us, Steve. Cheers.
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Two brand new album reviews posted this evening at www.lazland.org your advert and bullsh*t free dose of culture.

From America, we have Manic Xpression, and from England we have Northern Faith, this the new project from Tim Hunter, someone many in the prog community will be familiar with.

As ever, take yourselves to my homepage, and enjoy!
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We are getting back into the full swing of things over here at HQ for www.lazland.org, and this evening, we have a real treat with two mighty fine albums reviewed for you.

From Scotland, we have Long Earth and An Ordinary Life.

From USA, we have Turning Virtue and He Held The Sun Captive.

Both are well worth your attention, and all you need do is simply head over to the homepage and click on the relevant button!
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Now back from holiday and back in the saddle (so, thanks as ever, Steve G for the very kind words), so two new album reviews to ease the week in gently.

First up is New Zealand originating artist, Look to Windward and a compelling album The Last Scattering Surface.

Second, a fascinating study of war and the human condition from French artist Gabriel Keller and Hope Despite Everything.

Both are well worth your attention, so simply take yourselves off to www.lazland.org and click away!

In other news, EMI have refused me permission to post a new video on YouTube discussing The Wall as part of my "Old Album, New Thoughts" series. I had hoped to avoid getting a license from the Performing Rights authority, as the cost in addition to what I pay for the website is pretty prohibitive for what is a non-income making enterprise. However, I do understand that The Floyd are a struggling young band in dire need of their royalties, and there is therefore no bad feeling on my part. I will be exploring doing this series via a podcast, likely in partnership again with Progzilla Radio. I will keep you posted.
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Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Just to let all of you who are kind enough to follow this thread and my website, there will be radio silence for the next week, as Mrs Laz and I are off to Valetta on a much needed holiday.

However, some exciting news will be announced shortly after my return. I have accepted an extremely kind offer from Progzilla Radio to host my own radio show, which I am so delighted with. Details to be thrashed out when I return from Malta, and I will announce it here when done 'n dusted.

In the meantime, I am so grateful to all of you for your extraordinary support for my little music venture. It is greatly appreciated!
Congratulations Steve on your new Progzilla Radio career! I can't think of anyone more qualified for the project. I just returned from a 2 week vacation myself and I'm catching up on all the current goodies. Wonderful stuff as usual and the highlight of my mornings. Cheers mate! 
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Just to let all of you who are kind enough to follow this thread and my website, there will be radio silence for the next week, as Mrs Laz and I are off to Valetta on a much needed holiday.

However, some exciting news will be announced shortly after my return. I have accepted an extremely kind offer from Progzilla Radio to host my own radio show, which I am so delighted with. Details to be thrashed out when I return from Malta, and I will announce it here when done 'n dusted.

In the meantime, I am so grateful to all of you for your extraordinary support for my little music venture. It is greatly appreciated!
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A new album review published today at www.lazland.org and it is an art rock cracker. Grice with his new album, Mordant Lake.

As ever, take yourselves along to the homepage and click on the link.
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It has been a busy day at www.lazland.org and the video channel as well.

We have a new album review, Sloane Square Band and Thoughts, a cracker.

We have the latest Ruminations video for you at https://www.youtube.com/@stevelazenby6484/videos 

As if that is not enough, we also have a brand new podcast series produced in association with Progzilla Radio, entitled "A Marillion Life" which examines my life seen through the lens of my favourite band. Part one has been published, and you can listen to this at https://progzilla.com/a-marillion-life/ or via the link on my homepage, where you can also download it.

Enjoy!
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Rather later than usual (it is getting hectic here in Lazland, what with the website, video channel, radio work, and coming soon, some exciting news about a new podcast), there are two new album reviews uploaded tonight to www.lazland.org, still the greatest advert-free music website you are likely to encounter on the World Wide w**kery Web.

First up is Finnish outfit, Lighthouse Sparrows, with their new EP, the second part of Dark Matter.

Second, the incredibly talented John Holden with his new album, Proximity & Chance, pure class.

As ever, pop along to my homepage and click on the links. Whilst you are at it, on the video channel (link on the homepage as well), you will see the second part of my Old Album, New Thoughts series, this one the follow-up to Drama with 90125, and the June edition of my Ruminations series, featuring some wonderful music not played on the website, so all new.

Enjoy, and thank you to all for your support. You are the "without whom" element of this entire project.
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More great stuff Steve! The Echo Veils certainly is interesting, and you hit the new Tangent album right on the nose with your review. It's if these veteran artists were hit with a shot of rejuvenating juice lately. A great time  to be listening to prog. Cheers.
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New album review time on www.lazland.org, and tonight we have an interesting duo, The Echo Veils, with their The Calm Beneath The Noise, a tale of love and separation.

Pop along to the homepage, and click on the button to listen to a very strong album.
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I’ll be sure to give it a look this evening. Thanks.
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