Om - Variations On A Theme

Genre: Stoner/Doom Metal

Lyrical Themes: Spirituality

Origin: Oakland, California

Formed: 2003

Status: Active

Label: Holy Mountain

File Size: 102MB 320Kbps

Line-up

Chris Hakius - Drums

Al Cisneros - Bass, Vocals

Tracklisting

1. On The Mountain At Dawn 21:18

2. Kapila's Theme 11:57

3. Annupurna 11:55

If you don't smoke weed regularly, it's time to start. Om, formed by members of the disbanded Sleep, released this debut album in 2005. Variations On A Theme is terribly relaxing and calm, reminiscent of Sleep. This record is a must have for all stoner/doom fans.

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Cough - Ritual Abuse (2010)

Genre: Sludge/Doom Metal
Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Status: Active
Formed: 2005
Lyrical themes: Misanthropy, Sin
Label: Relapse Records
File: 122 MB (320kbps)

Lineup:
Parker Chandler - Bass, Vocals
Joseph Arcaro - Drums
Brandon Marcey - Guitar
David Cisco - Guitars, Vocals

Tracklist:
1. Mind Collapse 12:08
2. A Year In Suffering 12:10
3. Crippled Wizard 6:50
4. Crooked Spine 9:16
5. Ritual Abuse 12:59
Total Playing Time: 55:19

Virginia's Cough, a 4-man Doom outfit, is back with their 2nd full-length, Ritual Abuse. The album's overall sound is pretty typical of stoner doom, but it's overall quality isn't quite as typical. The vocals go back and forth between a more traditional stoner doom style, and a pained clean style. Definitely worth a shot for any fan of the genre.

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