Om’s 2012 release "Advaitic Songs" saw the band distill their monolithic sound into its most resonant and spiritually charged form. The album is a masterclass in sustained intensity, weaving together meditative chants with crushing, yet spacious, doom metal riffs.
- Recorded at Elmwood Recording in Dallas, Texas, "Advaitic Songs" was engineered and mixed by Steve Albini.
- The album marked a shift towards a more structured, song-oriented approach for Om, while retaining their signature meditative quality.
- Upon its release, "Advaitic Songs" was widely acclaimed by critics for its depth and sonic evolution within the band's established sound.
Om is aiding the listener in the exploration of the esoteric, and here they continued their unique blend of drone, doom, and psychedelic rock. At the time of "Advaitic Songs," Om had recently completed their pilgrimage through the sonic landscapes of the Middle East, emerging with a more refined and spiritual expression.
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