From out of the ashes of legendary doom band Sleep (their first breakup, anyway), a unique duo (and eventual trio) was born. Incorporating drone and trance elements into a gritty rhythm section showcase, they’ve proven that religious music need not be preachy, cloying, or exclusive—with lengthy pilgrimages into and beyond the Abrahamic faiths. With a limited catalogue, I’ve opted for a strict top 10 songs from the Bay Area devotees.

*This list will be updated in the event of any future (including posthumous) releases.

Top 10

10. Addis

9. Pilgrimage

8. Bhima’s Theme

7. Sinai

6. Thebes

5. Cremation Ghat

4. At Giza

3. Gethsemane

2. State of Non-Return

1. Meditation Is the Practice of Death

Favorite Album Cover

Advaitic Songs (2012)

Favorite Song on Each Album

Variations on a Theme (2005)

Kapila’s Theme

Conference of the Birds (2006)

At Giza

Pilgrimage (2007)

Bhima’s Theme

God Is Good (2009)

Meditation Is the Practice of Death

Advaitic Songs (2012)

State of Non-Return

Albums Ranked

5. Variations on a Theme (2005)

4. Conference of the Birds (2006)

3. Pilgrimage (2007)

2. Advaitic Songs (2012)

1. God Is Good (2009)