In Mourning boast no less than three guitarists; together with a progressive bent, they ensure a remarkably solid sound. Acoustic passages and clean vocals are utilized, but the vocalist would be better off sticking to growls and screams or letting someone else get behind the mike. The drumming is more than adequate, but there are no blast beats and double bass is used only intermittently.

As with most great albums, _Shrouded Divine_ will require a few listens to truly appreciate, but it is well worth the effort, as little touches are picked up. For example, the opening riff of "Black Lodge" is repeated on "Past October Skies" (OK, this is not subtle, as it is subtitled "Black Lodge Revisited", but I'm sure you get the idea). An impressive debut from the newest entrants to Swedish darkness and melancholia.