The Smashing Pumpkins – ATUM (A Rock Opera In Three Acts)

My copy is flawless. Quiet and super dynamic. Thank you Ryan K Smith!!!!! Job well done sir. Oh and I love the music, great album by the Pumpkins, a real ride. Not sure I understand the whining, 'fans' who want them to keep making albums make that are another Siamese Dream or MCIS.

Sounds fantastic, a little quiet though. Record 1 is a little wavy and has a short pop on side one, but the other records are flat. Records were not dirty as others have said. As others have said, a lyric sheet would have been cool. But the screen printed inserts are cool.

Just working through this record. I loved the CD so invested in the record. It has a lot of loud pops even after an ultrasonic clean. A good mark/ scratch on record two. Pressings today are not made with love.

I am ready to pay for mp3s of the 7" singles...

far from the best BC' work (very far), not the worth but nearly (CYR), some "good" songs (very few). Sometimes, if you close your eyes, you can imagine watching an old bad SF Film. But i'll probably buy the nextAlbum : I'm an optimist

Without the booklet and opera-esque explanations I have seen from the CD issue, this LP-Box makes me more and more sad.

This ATUM edition is undeniably a work of beauty, epitomizing the painstaking attention to detail and contemplation invested in its design and ultimate presentation. Now, let us delve into the pivotal aspect: the records arrived flawlessly flat, impeccably centered, albeit with occasional clicks and pops. Nevertheless, fortunately, the mixing and mastering process for this edition is nothing short of remarkable. The songs possess an exceptional clarity and sonic definition. Despite the aforementioned minor drawbacks, I have no qualms about my purchase. 3 out of 5 stars.

Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH Cartridge
Peachtree decco 125 Receiver
Q Acoustics 3020i Speakers

What happened to this band? Three guitars and one of the best drummer ever and they are releasing some electronic shit that no one cares about. Unlistenable, and please Billy, don't link it with masterpieces like Mellon Collie and Machina. Everything since comeback after Machina was pretentious, but the last three efforts of Billy Corgan Solo Project, which SP became, is laughable. Waiting for a hip hop album now, because why not.

The weakest part of this release is the outer bag. It started to split the first time I tried to put the boxset back in.
The 45s are great with beautiful packaging. I wish they had come with inners.
I’m surprised how much more I enjoy this album on vinyl than Spotify.

The weakest part of this release is the outer bag. It started to split the first time I tried to put the boxset back in.
The 45s are great with beautiful packaging. I wish they had come with inners.
I’m surprised how much more I enjoy this album on vinyl than Spotify.