SORCERER – Lamenting Of The Innocent CD

The band’s signature elements remain at the core of the songwriting, though the newer elements alter their perception. While the songwriting still revolves around the twin guitar work and sweeping choruses, the layers sometimes carry a dissonant undercurrent that gives ominous feelings to the melodicism. Ander Engberg’s power metal wail is probably the most level force at hand, and the harsh vocals’ contrast makes them feel even stronger.

Overall, Lamenting of the Innocent is more or less of the same quality as Sorcerer’s other albums but is also their most developed effort thus far. The more aggressive inflections give some extra oomph to the drawn-out compositions while the hooks get that extra hit of drama thanks to the darker tinges. They probably could’ve dropped one of the doom numbers in favor of another upbeat song or two, but that’s hardly a dealbreaker. There are a couple adjustments that could be made, but Sorcerer is still making the most of their second wind.