"Do you like doometal the way it was played in the old days? If yes, than stop reading and get the hell to the nearest recordshop to get yourself "The origins of misery" from Norwegian Lamented Souls, because this is an amazingly good album!"
Archaic Magazine

"... dette er blytung, blodhard, skikkelig massiv doom ! Seige rytmer, tung, treg bass og herlige treeege riff." 7/10
Metal Norge

" What we have is a great Doom act from Norway. And with Simen Hestnaes' voice, which I like to hear singing in this clean style, and some very doomy guitar riffs you get a bunch very memorable songs here." 80/100
Metal Archives

"...  basically heavy, classic doom... very fucking nice. Fans of this genre should absolutely love this."
7/10
Aversionline

"Lamented Souls presents some absolutely great Doom, played by very talented and seasoned musicians. The combination of slow pounding, more epic doom with slightly more rocking Doom rock works out well for the band. The music has a slightly addictive feel to it, forcing you to listen to it over and over again to get your doom shot."
Doom-Metal.com

"Det Lamented Souls disker opp med på The Origins of Misery er veldig stemningsskapende nærmest hypnotisk doom-rock/metal der vokalen gjør mye av utslaget for resultatet. Skiva skifter mellom doom-rock/metal låter til det som kan beskrives som en form for melankolske ballader. Så her er det bare å sette anlegget på fullt, lene seg tilbake å synke ned i sofaen mens Lamented Souls forfører deg."
HeavyMetal.no