"...But there is no denying that the title ‘Kaleidoscope’ (lifted from the opening line to ‘Christine’) is extremely apt for this album, as it is a very accomplished and distinctly eclectic showcase of diverse sounds, fragments and indeed shifting shapes and moods. In spite of the adverse circumstances leading to its creation, the band fully exploited the deployment of consciously stripped down arrangements and the use of different instrumentation for each track. And most importantly, the transitional nature of the album’s genesis is reflected in the roles in which the contributing guitarists John McGeoch and Steve Jones played in its recording."

- Louder Than War