Kiwi rockers Lazy Fifty release
another banging rock anthem with
new single Sitting In The Shadows
Sitting In The Shadows is “a song that wakes you up” says composer and frontman Adrian Athy.
“I love the intro’s feel, it’s a hybrid of Thin Lizzy and Iron Maiden.”
Adrian says “the lyrics are about releasing your ego and doing what you want to do without worrying about what others think.”
“‘Makes no sense to the asinine, they’re walking blind’ refers to the fact that so many of us waste time worrying about what “they” think. But who are “they” and are “they” thinking at all.”
Thoughtful lyrics, melodic guitar phrasing and memorable choruses combine to create a rock anthem that by the second chorus you’re singing along.
This song is pure rock. Kick back, blow up that air guitar and let loose. Sitting In The Shadows is telling you to own it.
Sitting In the Shadows is the fourth single off Lazy Fifty’s upcoming album Neighbour of the Beast. This album is the second collaboration between Adrian and renowned producer Greg “not my problem” Haver (Manic Street Preachers, Tom Jones (Reload), Catatonia, Bullet For My Valentine, Devilskin).
Greg says “it was great to revisit the world of Lazy Fifty again after previously working on their ‘2021: A LAZY ODYSSEY’ album.
“It’s always encouraging to see a band refresh and continue on their musical journey, a path that Adrian constantly treads in his desire to expand his virtuosity and push the boundaries of the genre.”
Adrian wrote all of the songs, sang lead and backing vocals, played lead, rhythm and bass guitar on the new album.
In addition to producing the album Greg also performed drums and percussion, bringing a huge sound with the help of his vintage Ludwig kit and Zildjian ‘crash of doom’ cymbal.
Neighbour of the Beast was recorded at Roundhead Studios, Auckland, New Zealand (owned by Neil Finn Crowded House/Fleetwood Mac)