Om is an American band built around bassist/vocalist Al Cisneros and originally drummer Chris Hakius; Emil Amos later joined on drums. The group evolved from the rhythm section of Sleep and is known for a minimal lineup, extended mantra-like pieces and heavy psychedelic/doom textures.

Known for a bass-and-drums centered sound, long repetitive/meditative compositions, spiritual and ritual themes, and for lineup change when Chris Hakius left and Emil Amos joined.

DeBaser reviews present Om as a bass-and-drums outfit that blends mantra-like repetition, heavy psychedelia and spiritual themes. Reviewers praise albums such as God Is Good, Variations on a Theme and Advaitic Songs for their immersive, meditative power. Lineup changes (Chris Hakius → Emil Amos) are noted without claims of lost identity. Overall reception on DeBaser is favorable.

For:Fans of doom, stoner, drone and psychedelic music; listeners seeking meditative, bass-driven, mantra-like compositions.

 From these concepts, I rightly begin, therefore, to say that Al Cisneros is a person who deserves respect.

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 Bass loops repeated endlessly that never tire, pounding drums that seem to set the pace for about 20 rowers without being annoying, a slow and whining voice but extremely hypnotizing— in short, a whole series of musical taboos broken.

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 A work that perhaps will not please those who appreciate only the power and considered destructiveness of stoner/sludge, but will be loved by all those who seek a psychedelia and spiritualism that go beyond the very concept of rock, even if with some self-quotation and immobility that do not weigh on the final effectiveness.

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