The Lizard
Saigon Kick · 1992
53 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · alternative metal
A vibrant fusion of hard rock and alternative metal that balances melodic hooks with edgy riffs.
Why this album works
'The Lizard' achieved commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album is notable for its blend of hard rock and melodic elements, which influenced a wave of subsequent bands in the alternative metal scene.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing experience melodic hooks and edges
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'The Lizard' was Saigon Kick's debut album, introducing their eclectic sound to the music scene. Following the success of singles like 'Love Is on the Way', the band began to carve out a niche within the hard rock genre during a time when grunge was also emerging.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Red Hot Chili Peppers· Ugly Kid Joe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cruelty Standout 2:40
- 2 Hostile Youth 3:18
- 3 Feel the Same Way 2:42
- 4 Freedom 4:12
- 5 God of 42nd Street Standout 3:59
- 6 My Dog 0:51
- 7 Peppermint Tribe 4:52
- 8 Love Is on the Way Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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