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 | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 14, 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2004, The Groove Room | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 44:24 | |||
Label | Holy Mountain | |||
Producer | Om and Billy Anderson[1] | |||
Om chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Pitchfork Media | (7.8/10)[3] |
Tiny Mix Tapes | [4] |
Background
editWhen 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
editNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "On the Mountain at Dawn" | 21:16 |
2. | "Kapila's Theme" | 11:56 |
3. | "Annapurna" | 11:52 |
Total length: | 44:24 |
Personnel
edit- Al Cisneros – vocals, bass
- Chris Hakius – drums, percussion
- Produced by Om and Billy Anderson
References
edit- ^ "OM Variations on a Theme". Exclaim!.
- ^ "Variations on a Theme – Om | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- ^ "Om: Variations on a Theme". Pitchfork.
- ^ "Music Review: OM – Variations on a Theme". Tiny Mix Tapes.
- ^ "An Interview with Al Cisneros of Om..." stonerrock.com. Archived from the original on January 5, 2006. Retrieved January 12, 2022.