Saigon Kick--Water

Saigon Kick--Water (1993) Rating--9.0

One Step Closer--RealAudio  Torture--RealAudio

Somehow, someway, the group managed to release an even better disc than the last--even though they were up against adversity. Former lead singer Matt Kramer wasn't around for this one, and because his distinctive voice was such a big part of the Saigon Kick sound the results of this one had been questioned before release. However, Bieler--who had sung lots of background on the first two discs--smashes through fabulously with the lead vocal duties. Also, the guitar sound once again sounds even better than before. The songs themselves seem a bit more simplistic, but the energy is still there. The band explores a few new directions as well, but their overall sound and style remains the same.
Highlights include "One Step Closer", "Torture", "Fields of Rape" (great power ballad), "I Love You" (and another one), "My Heart", "Sentimental Girl", and "Close to You". Also included is a great, soaring cover of David Bowie's "Space Oddity".
HOT CHOPS--Guys, get that special girl in your life to do a little dance for you with "Close to You" playing in the background. Actually, she doesn't have to be all that special--just make sure she gets into it... ;-)
TRACK LIST--One Step Closer/Space Oddity/Water/Torture/Fields of Rape/I Love You/Sgt. Steve/My Heart/On and On/The Way/Sentimental Girl/Close to You/When You Were Mine/Reprise

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