Chris Sorenson Saosin Direct

For nearly two years, Saosin toured as an instrumental act or with fill-in vocalists. Sorenson took over the band’s business affairs, booking tours and managing finances. During this "lost period," the band recorded the The Grey EP (later repurposed as demos). Listen to the bass in the track "Mookies Last Christmas" (written during this time)—it’s a masterclass in tension. Sorenson plays a simple, syncopated eighth-note pulse that feels like a ticking clock, mirroring the anxiety of a band without a singer. When the young Cove Reber was brought in, Sorenson became his biggest on-stage ally. In live videos from 2005-2007, you’ll notice Sorenson standing stage right, head down, hair covering his face, plucking relentlessly. He was the metronome. While Reber learned the ropes and Burchell posed, Sorenson did the mathematical work.

The self-titled 2006 album (often called The Black Album or The Beetle Album ) is his finest recorded hour. Tracks like "It’s So Simple" and "Voices" showcase his ability to shift from aggressive, distorted pick-attack to warm, finger-picked melodic runs. However, his crowning achievement is the bridge in "You’re Not Alone." As the song explodes, Sorenson plays a climbing, almost funky bass run that lifts the chorus higher than the guitars alone ever could. He was the unsung melodic counterpoint to Burchell. By the time In Search of Solid Ground was released in 2009, the wheels were coming off. The album was plagued by production issues, label drama, and internal strife. Sorenson, who had carried the administrative weight of the band for nearly six years, was burnt out. He had also started to struggle with the physical toll of relentless touring. chris sorenson saosin

In early 2010, Sorenson quietly left Saosin. The announcement was muted—a stark contrast to the fireworks of Green’s exit. He was replaced by Chris Kamrada. Unlike the dramatic narrative of "singer fired" or "singer returns," Sorenson simply faded into the wings, citing a desire to pursue production work and a quieter life. Today, Chris Sorenson rarely gives interviews. He has resurfaced occasionally playing with bands like Monster in the Machine, but he remains a ghost in the machine of Saosin’s history. Yet, when Anthony Green returned to Saosin in 2014 for reunion shows, the band performed the Translating the Name EP. They did so without Sorenson—and while the reunion was emotional, attentive fans noted the absence of that specific low-end rumble. For nearly two years, Saosin toured as an