Kaleidoscope Superior
Can you mix industrial, rap, reggae, pop, and jazz into an  intelligible combination? Earthsuit has, and they have done it  admirably. The title of their debut project,Kaleidoscope  Superior, is undoubtedly linked with the sound they have achieved.  Produced by David Leonard (Indigo Girls, John Mellancamp, Toto, Oingo  Boingo, Prince), the lavish spread of drums, electronics, and guitars  is like an ornate tapestry. This music moves between aggressive and  atmospheric moods with a seamless flow. Another thread that gives this  project its identity is the otherworldly quality inherent in both music  and lyric. The messages that Earthsuit presents are not typical  Christian subject matter. Taking a mythical and philosophical approach  to faith, they challenge the listener to ponder as well as listen. Even  if you don't plug into the transcendent journey that Earthsuit takes,  the music pulls its own weight. There is enough talent here to land  Earthsuit in the company of mainstream musicians who are known for  their superior artistry.--Israel Button