Lunatic Soul, the experimental music project led by Mariusz Duda, former bassist and vocalist of Polish progressive rockers Riverside, have announced “Transition II”, due out on June 26 this year via Kscope Records.
Pre-orders are open now at: https://lunaticsoul.lnk.to/Transition_II
“Transition II” first appeared on the limited CD edition of “Through Shaded Woods” in 2020, and it has become one of the most beloved and most talked-about pieces in the whole Lunatic Soul catalog. At almost 28 minutes, this epic composition was simply too long to fit on the original vinyl release. Until now!
For this special 2026 edition, Mariusz Duda has carefully reworked “Transition II” into a new 23-minute suite built to fit on a single side of vinyl, without losing one bit of the grandeur that made it a fan favorite.
This edition also brings new remixes of Hylophobia and Vyraj, both originally recorded during the “Through Shaded Woods” sessions, plus one more all-new track, titled “Realm of The Weeping Willows”.
“Transition II” will be released on limited olive green vinyl, classic black vinyl, CD and digitally.
Track listing for “Transition II” (CD format):
1. Realm Of The Weeping Willows (11:42)
2. Hylophobia (2026 Remix) (03:20)
3. Vyraj (2026 Remix) (05:32)
4. Transition II (Condensed Version, 2026 Remix) (23:00)
Pictured: Mariusz Duda performing with Riverside on March 3, 2020, at CUK Kino Šiška in Ljubljana (RockLine photo archive 2006-2026, all rights reserved). You can read the full RockLine review of that show HERE!
