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Om

Musical Group
Forlisteners into drone/doom, stoner rock, heavy psychedelia, and sleep devotees seeking spiritual low-end trips.
9 Reviews 6 Definitions 16 Charts
Stonerrock Doom Psychedelia

The Profile

Om is an American drone/doom group formed in 2003 by Al Cisneros and Chris Hakius (both ex-Sleep). Known for long, mantra-like compositions with spiritual themes, the band later featured Emil Amos on drums. Key releases include Variations on a Theme, Conference of the Birds, Pilgrimage, God Is Good, and Advaitic Songs.

Formed after Sleep; early releases as a bass-and-drums duo; Chris Hakius departed in 2008 and was replaced by Emil Amos; later albums released via Drag City.

DeBaser’s Om coverage paints a bass-and-drums pilgrimage: hypnotic mantras, spiritual overtones, and desert-lit drones. Reviews track the move from the Cisneros/Hakius duo to Emil Amos on God Is Good, up through the expansive Advaitic Songs. Expect ritual rhythms, Middle Eastern hues, and long-form trance. Fans of Sleep’s lineage and heavy psychedelia will feel at home.

Notable Quotes

❝ Om was the sound that God uttered when He expressed this will: "I am One; I shall become the many."
❝ Inside Emil, outside Chris.
❝ the sound that comes out of Cisneros' bass is something you don't hear every day, thrilling!
❝ A CD you will not easily forget.
❝ There is a carnal nature that is closely intertwined with mysticism, as in "Sinai," its dark drone/ambient, the trails of smoke permeating the bedrooms...
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