Variations on a Theme (Om album)

Variations on a Theme is the debut studio album by American rock band Om. It was the first recording in several years to feature Sleep bassist/vocalist Al Cisneros. The vinyl version of the album was released on April 18, 2005. It was pressed on black, clear and clear purple vinyl.

Variations on a Theme
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2005
Recorded2004, The Groove Room
Genre
Length44:24
LabelHoly Mountain
ProducerOm and Billy Anderson[1]
Om chronology
Variations on a Theme
(2005)
Conference of the Birds
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Pitchfork Media(7.8/10)[3]
Tiny Mix Tapes[4]

Background

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When Om was formed in 2003, they began recording practice tapes. At the time, bassist-vocalist Al Cisneros' girlfriend got them in contact with John Whitston, founder of Holy Mountain Records, who quickly signed them and gave them time to record. Around the same time, the band performed its first shows at the Bottom of the Hill and The Independent in San Francisco.[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."On the Mountain at Dawn"21:16
2."Kapila's Theme"11:56
3."Annapurna"11:52
Total length:44:24

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ "OM Variations on a Theme". Exclaim!.
  2. ^ "Variations on a Theme – Om | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  3. ^ "Om: Variations on a Theme". Pitchfork.
  4. ^ "Music Review: OM – Variations on a Theme". Tiny Mix Tapes.
  5. ^ "An Interview with Al Cisneros of Om..." stonerrock.com. Archived from the original on January 5, 2006. Retrieved January 12, 2022.