Through Shaded Woods
Lunatic Soul · 2020
39 min · 6 tracks · electronic music
Ethereal soundscapes blend with intricate rhythms, creating a hauntingly immersive experience that traverses the boundaries of electronic and progressive rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Navvie — Opening with a delicate balance of ambient textures and rhythmic pulses, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of nature and introspection.
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The Passage — This extended piece showcases the band's ability to weave complex, evolving melodies with layers of instrumentation, creating a captivating journey through shifting moods.
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Oblivion — With its haunting vocals and melancholic undertones, this track delves into themes of loss and existential contemplation, encapsulating the emotional core of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's immersive soundscapes and intricate layering create a cohesive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow build of ambient textures that gradually introduce rhythmic elements by the second track.
- Each track features layered instrumentation, often blending electronic sounds with organic elements like strings and woodwinds.
- The album maintains a consistent atmospheric quality, with transitions between tracks that feel seamless rather than abrupt.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- immersive soundscapes for deep focus
- haunting rhythms for reflective moments
- patient builds with emotional depth
- exploratory journeys through dense atmospheres
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat music
- want immediate, catchy hooks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 13, 2020, 'Through Shaded Woods' is Lunatic Soul's fifth studio album, following 'Under the Fragmented Sky' from 2017. The band, led by Mariusz Duda, continued to evolve their sound, incorporating more expansive electronic elements while maintaining their signature atmospheric approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Riverside· Anathema· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Navvie 4:03
- 2 The Passage 8:57
- 3 Through Shaded Woods 5:51
- 4 Oblivion 5:03
- 5 Summoning Dance 9:52
- 6 The Fountain 6:04
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