1988: Saigon Kick

 Nov, 19 - 2013   no comments   1980s Music


Saigon Kick

Formed in Miami, FL in 1988. Released eponymous debut album in 1991 to much critical acclaim, but went largely unnoticed by the public. Their sound was described as heavy metal-meets-Beatles-harmony, as their music was crunchy and heavy, while many of their vocal arrangement were greatly harmonized. They flourished during the grunge era without playing grunge music. Released The Lizard in 1992, which gave them a hit song in “Love Is on the Way“, eventually reaching # 12 on the charts.

Saigon Kick

Bassist DeFile left before the release of Water in 1993, as did vocalist Matt Kramer. Guitarist Jason Bieler then handled the vocals for Water as well as the 1994 release Devil in the Details. Bastards followed in 1998.

Jason Bieler eventually left to form his own group called Super TransAtlantic, while the other original three reunited at one point for some live shows featuring ex-Slaughter guitarist Jeff Blando. Drummer Phil Varone took over in Skid Row in 2003, while Matt Kramer is pursuing a solo career.

In 2012 the band announced that the original line-up had reunited for some live shows, and possibly some new music. Tom DeFile has since abandoned the project due to continuing drug addiction and the band will carry on with Chris McLernon on bass.

  • Hard Rock
  • Alternative Metal
  • Alternative Rock
  • Pop/Rock
  • glam metal
  • Miami, FL, United States
  • 1992
  • 1988–2000
  • 2012–present

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  • 1991 Saigon Kick
  • 1992 The Lizard
  • 1993 Water
  • 1995 Devil in the Details
  • 1998 Moments From the Fringe
  • 1999 Bastards
  • 2000 Greatest Hits Live
  • Love Is on the Way 1992 The Lizard
  • I Love You 1993 Water
  • Body Bags 1992 The Lizard
  • The Lizard 1992 The Lizard
  • Water 1993 Water
  • Hostile Youth 1992 The Lizard
  • What You Say 1991 Saigon Kick
  • The One 2000 Devil In the Details
  • My Life 1991 Saigon Kick
  • The Way 1993 Water
  • Coming Home 1991 Saigon Kick
  • Spanish Rain 1995 Devil In the Details
  • Space Oddity 1993 Water
  • When You Were Mine 1993 Water
  • Hey Hey Hey
  • On and On 1993 Water
  • Spidee the Rapist
  • Love of God 1991 Saigon Kick
  • Sentimental Girl 1993 Water
  • Going On 1995 Devil In the Details
  • My Dog 1992 The Lizard
  • My Heart Screams
  • All Around 1995 Devil In the Details
  • Ugly 1991 Saigon Kick
  • New World 1991 Saigon Kick
  • Jehovah 2000 Bastards
  • You and I
  • One Step Closer 1993 Water
  • Torture 1993 Water
  • Salvation
  • So Painfully 1995 Devil In the Details
  • Solitary Jerk 2000 Bastards

  • Third Stone
  • Atlantic
  • CMC International

 


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