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 Om
Released	February 14, 2005
Recorded	2004, The Groove Room
Genre	Stoner metal doom metal drone metal
Length	44:24
Label	Holy Mountain
Producer	Om and Billy Anderson[1]
Om chronology
Variations on a Theme (2005) Conference of the Birds (2006)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
Pitchfork Media	(7.8/10)[3]
Tiny Mix Tapes	[4]

Background

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

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

Personnel

• Al Cisneros – vocals, bass
• Chris Hakius – drums, percussion
• Produced by Om and Billy Anderson