Saigon Kick (album)
# Saigon Kick (album)

Saigon Kick is the eponymous debut album by American rock band Saigon Kick. It features backing vocals by Jeff Scott Soto.

## Background

Saigon Kick's debut album was the first album to be released on the label Third Stone/Atlantic Records. This joint venture was founded in 1991 by Third Stone Records and Atlantic Records in order to distribute releases of Third Stone artists.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Cash Box | Favorable |
| Fear | |

Cash Box in its favorable review noted the stylistic diversity of the album: "Saigon Kick fuses hard rock/heavy metal, '60s-inspired psychedelia and/or punk on the band's aggressive yet melodic debut album." AllMusic's Eduardo Rivadavia saw this diversity as the album's weakness but thought that the songwriting made up for it: "The band tries desperately to please everyone and though they obviously fail, their 1991 eponymous debut still features very inspired songwriting and some amazing chops from guitarist Jason Bieler."

## Track listing

All lyrics are written by Jason Bieler, except where noted; all music is composed by Bieler.

## Personnel

### Saigon Kick

* Matt Kramer – vocals
* Jason Bieler – guitar
* Tom Defile – bass
* Phil Varone – drums

### Additional musicians

* Jeff Scott Soto – backing vocals (10, 13)

### Technical personnel

* Michael Wagener – production, mixing
* Craig Doubet – engineering
* George Marino – mastering
* Derek Oliver – 2018 reissue liner notes
