Released 12 years ago this October
Walking on a Flashlight Beam
Lunatic Soul · 2014
63 min · 9 tracks · electronic music
Darkly atmospheric soundscapes blend electronic textures with introspective melodies, creating a haunting and immersive listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shutting Out the Sun — The opening track sets a dark tone with its expansive soundscapes and intricate layering, encapsulating the album's thematic exploration of isolation.
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Cold — This track features haunting vocals and somber instrumentation, embodying the emotional depth that characterizes much of the album.
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Walking on a Flashlight Beam — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's themes, blending reflective lyrics with an ethereal sound, inviting listeners into its introspective world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's atmospheric soundscapes and layered compositions create an immersive experience.
What we noticed
- The album features long, evolving tracks that often build layers of sound gradually, creating a sense of depth and immersion.
- Several tracks utilize silence and minimalism effectively, allowing moments of tension to develop before the music swells again.
- 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
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
- darkly atmospheric soundscapes
- introspective melodies that linger
- patient unfolding of themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- want concise, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Walking on a Flashlight Beam is Lunatic Soul's third studio album, released in 2014 following the acclaimed Impressions. At this point, the project, led by Mariusz Duda, had solidified its unique sound that fuses progressive rock with electronic elements, showcasing Duda's continual evolution as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Riverside· Anathema· Porcupine Tree
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Fear Within
A pivotal moment occurs when the narrative shifts from external observations to an internal confrontation with personal fears.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shutting Out the Sun 8:40
- 2 Cold 6:58
- 3 Gutter 8:42
- 4 Stars Sellotaped 1:34
- 5 The Fear Within 7:10
- 6 Treehouse 5:31
- 7 Pygmalion’s Ladder 12:02
- 8 Sky Drawn in Crayon 4:58
- 9 Walking on a Flashlight Beam 8:11
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