THE ALBUM OF THE DAY IS… SAIGON KICK, THE LIZARD
Saigon Kick are without a doubt collectively one of our favorite late-era hair metal bands here at MetalSucks, and 1992’s The Lizard is far and away their best work. After a marginally unsuccessful self-titled debut album in 1990, The Lizard skyrocketed up the charts thanks in no small part to the MTV success of #12 single “Love Is On the Way,” a tender love song not very indicative of the band’s overall sound.
Saigon Kick’s ultimate downfall was their all-over-the-map diversity, but on The Lizard they struck a perfect balance that they would never reach again. “Hostile Youth,” (see past Video Of the Day feature) “Freedom,” “All Alright” and the title-track deliver crushing Skid Row-esque metal riffage, while “Feel the Same Way” and second single “All I Want” are closer to the alternative rock template that had already begun dominating the airwaves in 1992. Throughout, the Kick deliver their trademark layered vocal harmonies, adding a unique texture to what might otherwise be a slightly above-average effort. After The Lizard and its subsequent touring cycle, vocalist Matt Kramer left the band and guitarist Jason Beiler took over all production and vocal duties; the band would never be the same.
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