Kaleidoscope Superior

Earthsuit

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 20, 2000)
• Original Release Date: June 20, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sparrow
• ASIN: B00004TM1F
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #109,063 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars eclectic music for the 21st century, August 20, 2000

By	Bryan_D (Texas) - See all my reviews

It is not often that I describe a band as "different." I usually like to give a genre when I discuss a band: "Oh, they're punk...they're ska-core...they're post-punk..."

Well, I have no labels for Earthsuit, but I like every single track! The best description I can muster is techno-electronica rapcore with reggae influences.

Earthsuit is a Christian band, although depending on the song you might never know. Knowing that does bring out the deeper meaning of many of the songs, but truly the music can be enjoyed for itself.

This CD is one of my favorites - one of the best music purchases I've made in a long time. This would make a great soundtrack for a party. It is easily as good musically as anything in the mainstream market. I have no reservations - buy this CD now!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally! A band that's unique!, April 15, 2003

By	C. Murphy (Winfield, KS) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ok, here's the story. I first heard about these guys when I picked up the latest edition (at that time) of 7ball Magazine, and the cover story was, "The Hot 7." Basically, their predictions for the next big superbands to lead Christian music. Earthsuit was one of them. I picked up the free CD of sample songs that came with the magazine and listend to "One Time," and "Whitehorse," off the CD. Needless to say I had the CD by the end of the day.
Earthsuit could definitely be one of the next big bands under two conditions. One, they fire whoever their publicists and tour managers are. I've never gotten to see them live, and I've lived in many areas across the country, all near major metropolitan areas. And two, work on some better lyrics. I'll admit, most of the songs are perfect. But, then I run across songs like "Wheel of God." I'm sorry, but did I just hear, "Wheel within a wheel within. Wheel within a mighty wheel." Then repeat. Seriously guys, that's a little...repeditive. ...
Now that that's out of my system, I can say the rest of the CD is great. "One Time," is easily one of the best songs to come along in ages and deserves much attention.
To all those wondering if it's worth the buy, it is. If for no other reason than it's not the same old recycled [stuff] that floats around until the industry flushes it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is seriously one of my FAVORITE albums of all time., January 16, 2002

By	Gabriel Saraco (Wantagh, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I didn't just listen to this album; I had a love affair with it.

The first time I heard Earthsuit was when "One Time" was played at a party. Right away, I had to ask a friend if he knew what was being played (he told me "it's P.O.D., I think").

Once I found out who the band actually was, I knew I had stumbled upon something wonderful. Hearing the entire "Kaleidoscope Superior" album for the first time was one of those rare musical experiences--a specific listening session that I would NEVER forget. It was the same feeling I had when listening to 311's "Transistor" through for the first time. The feeling that I had just heard one of the finest albums ever produced.
Typically, it takes a while for me to give a group "favorite band" status. KoRn, The Beatles, System of a Down, and Orgy all had to work to get there. For Earthsuit, all it took was one listen of their debut album.

I'll do what little I can to describe their sound--think 311, in some of their jazzier moments, with a touch of Sublime, a dash of Beastie Boys, mixed together with something you've NEVER heard before. Earthsuit manages to fuse together rock, rap, funk, reggae, techno, and jazz into a combination that's nothing less than mind-blowing. The sonic expedition is lead by the vocal team of Adam LaClave and Paul Meany, who effortlessly mix fresh, innovative, and frequently haunting melodies with dizzyingly funky, Zack-de-la-Rocha-without-the-chip-on-his-shoulder-esque raps.

But even this is drastically oversimplifying things. You simply have to hear Earthsuit for yourself. Do yourself a favor and give them a listen. [...]