Released 16 years ago this October
Lunatic Soul II
Lunatic Soul · 2010
50 min · 9 tracks · electronic music
Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting melodies, creating a meditative journey through introspection and existential exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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The In-Between Kingdom — Opening with expansive sonic textures, this track sets the tone for the entire album, merging lush instrumentals with reflective themes of existence.
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Escape From ParadIce — This track contrasts vibrant melodies with darker undertones, encapsulating the album's exploration of duality and inner conflict.
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Transition — At over eleven minutes long, this epic piece weaves multiple musical motifs together, representing the album's overarching journey through transformation and self-discovery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album excels in creating immersive soundscapes with strong cohesion and distinctiveness, marking a solid entry in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features long, ambient tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and soundscapes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative journeys through introspection
- haunting melodies that linger
- patient unfolding of ethereal soundscapes
- moments of existential reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Lunatic Soul II is the second album by Lunatic Soul, released in 2010, following their self-titled debut. At this point, the project was solidifying its identity within the progressive rock and electronic music scenes, showcasing a deeper exploration of themes introduced in their first album.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Riverside· Anathema· Porcupine Tree
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Wanderings
The narrative shifts from introspective musings to a direct confrontation with loss and longing.
The abrupt shift in perspective emphasizes the emotional weight of the theme, grounding abstract concepts in personal experience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The In-Between Kingdom 6:48
- 2 Otherwhere 2:48
- 3 Suspended in Whiteness 7:56
- 4 Asoulum 6:23
- 5 Limbo 1:52
- 6 Escape From ParadIce 4:38
- 7 Transition 11:07
- 8 Gravestone Hill 3:41
- 9 Wanderings 5:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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