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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Variety in Music, the True Spice of Life, February 10, 2003
Many things in the music industry come to their listening audiences as sad spectacles, but few are sadder than a band that finds themselves endowed with the ability to make statements but without someone pushing their message. That was one of the problems Saigon Kick endured, even with this, their most prominent album that some people only know for because of the microcosm feelings endowed within "Love is on the Way." I've always been disappointed that Saigon Kick reigned supreme as one of veritable unknowns because of the talent screaming from within all of their albums, not to mention their ability to modify and grow with each release. From the depths of the two mentioned releases to Water and Devil in the Details, there was a production stamp carried within the works that was grand and that, hopefully, will one day make it into the minds of a listening public. Continuing along the road that the band set began blazing down on their self-titled debut, Saigon Kick proved that they could craft a multi-headed beast once more, this time in the form of The Lizard. The Lizard was an impressive outing, too, because it had so many variables aplay within it that make the overall effect wondrous. The tempos of the songs ranged from the very heavy to the very endearing to an odd brand of rural murderousness. The lyrical harmonics played well within these wonderfully forged skins, producing a mesh of either angst and aggression, mentalities reflecting murder, love and endearment, or sociopolitical remarks that well remarked on the touch of the times. We have a beginning that introduces this musical odyssey in the forms of "Cruelty," leading it the anger blistering the track "Hostile Youth," and down into corridors that produce the illustriously mad "Peppermint Tribe," the rendition of doggy demise "My Dog," the entertaining arrays within the oddity called "The Lizard," the needs in the anger of "All Alright," the sheer beauty of the love within the depths of "All I Want," the murderousness in "Body Bags," and the strange flavors of almost country murder bliss in "Chanel." There are others here, too, making the album a blockbuster experience and well worth a taste. For anyone not familiar with the band, I simply say that they have a little bit of everything to offer and would be worth at least looking into. Still, you have to realize that a little bit of everything does go into some rather dark places, and those places are one of the reasons I recommend this as a listening pleasure. In fact, I'd say buy all their releases and sort out what is/isn't a favorite later.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kick Ass Music..., December 10, 2003
That life never rewards what you deserve is something well understood by the massively underrated band, Saigon Kick. Jason Bieler is one of the most talented and overlooked musician. While so many trash bands with little talent and lots of luck move up the industry, its horrible and sickening to watch Saigon Kick being dropped from the label after Water (another masterpeice). But thats how life is. In case you have come all the way till this page but are unaware of this genius band, you have done yourself a massive favor. Get everything this band ever released (4 albums) and if you love rock, metal and anything inbetween, there is a very high probability that you will love all the four albums.I got this album back when it was released because of the airplay that the ballad, Love is on the way got. Its a perfect ballad but the album doesnt stop there. The genius just begins. A perinnial metalhead like me loved the album back then too for the tracks like Hostile Youth, Peppermint Tribe, God of 42nd Street, all classics. This album rocks hard. This is highy recommended for all fans of rock music, it will appeal to you if you like Deff Leppard or Megadeth. Saigon Kick is a unique band that can raise a mosh pit but always play songs that you could make your girl listen to. WOW!!! The predecessor, the eponymous debut is excellent and the successor Water is brilliant too, though the lead singer left the band after this album, the genius of Jason Bieler continued. Its sad that the band hasnt released any albums in a while, but what they have released, I will always cherish and pass it across to my kids...
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Saigon Kick - 'The Lizard' (Atlantic), March 11, 2005
When I first heard of this band and saw their first video debut on MTV,I didn't think all that much of them.After a couple of months when I seemed to have heard more about them,Saigon Kick really peaked my interest.Best described as commercial hard rock,without being a bit wimpy.Great playing,catchy melodies and good indepth grooves to be found here,their second effort.Guitarist Jason Bieler produced the CD.Choice cuts are "Freedom","All Right","All I Want","Body Bags" and their two radio friendly gems "Peppermint Tribe" and "Love Is On The Way".I also liked the follow-up to this disc,'Water'(see my review).Worth hunting down a copy.
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