It's almost impossible not to admire an album as well-produced as Kyoto Jazz Massive's SPIRIT OF THE SUN. It encapsulates perfect the whole "future jazz" ethos: just jazzy enough to work a cocktail party, just rhythmic enough to make itself a presence on the dancefloor. But it's universality is also a drawback--it seems a bit too typical. You've got powerful divas singing uplifting vocals (and Victor Davies on "Deep in Your Mind"; you've got funky breaks to keep your feet tapping. The instrumental "Stargazer" has an appropriate dreaminess, while “Behind the Shadow” is as light as a soufflé. But I want something that really demands my attention, rather than well-done tracks that slide off the consciousness. "Eclipse" starts to fit the bill, with its more aggressive drum sequence, and "Substream" kicks in with a 4/4 house beat, but it's not quite enough.