The Lizard
Saigon Kick · 1992
53 min · 16 tracks · hard rock
Eclectic heavy rock blends melodic hooks with introspective lyrics, encapsulating the early '90s alternative metal sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Is on the Way — This track exemplifies the band's knack for blending emotional lyrics with catchy melodies, becoming a defining hit that resonated with audiences.
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God of 42nd Street — This song features a compelling narrative and dynamic instrumentation, capturing the essence of urban struggles and contributing to the album's thematic depth.
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Cruelty — Opening the album with raw energy, this track sets a tone of defiance and intensity that permeates throughout The Lizard.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and varied tempos but lacks a cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with four tracks that maintain a high energy level, then shifts to more introspective themes in the latter half.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, such as 'God of 42nd Street' transitioning from a slow build to a faster pace.
- The use of layered guitar harmonies is prominent throughout, particularly in 'Love Is on the Way', which highlights melodic hooks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing experience
- melodic hooks and edges
- immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1992, The Lizard was Saigon Kick's second album, following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, they were beginning to establish themselves in the alternative metal scene but had yet to reach mainstream recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Extreme· Mr. Big· Soundgarden
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cruelty 2:40
- 2 Hostile Youth 3:18
- 3 Feel the Same Way 2:42
- 4 Freedom 4:12
- 5 God of 42nd Street 3:59
- 6 My Dog 0:51
- 7 Peppermint Tribe 4:52
- 8 Love Is on the Way 4:23
- 9 The Lizard 4:02
- 10 All Alright 3:54
- 11 Sleep 1:00
- 12 All I Want 3:44
- 13 Body Bags 3:21
- 14 Miss Jones 2:39
- 15 World Goes Round 4:54
- 16 Chanel 2:46
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