Pilgrimage | ||||
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Released | October 2, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2007 | |||
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Length | 32:18 | |||
Label | Southern Lord Records | |||
Producer | Steve Albini & Om | |||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Pitchfork Media | (7.4/10) [2] |
PopMatters | 8/10 [3] |
Pilgrimage is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Om. It is the band's first release for the Southern Lord label. It was recorded at Electrical Audio by Steve Albini. It is the final studio album to feature Chris Hakius on drums.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Pilgrimage" | 10:33 |
2. | "Unitive Knowledge of the Godhead" | 5:50 |
3. | "Bhima's Theme" | 11:40 |
4. | "Pilgrimage (Reprise)" | 4:15 |
Total length: | 32:18 |
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