Exploitopia (Splatter vinyl)

Pulled the record out of the sleeve and the vinyl itself has this gorgeous splatter effect that catches the light perfectly. The whole thing feels like a gleeful romp from start to finish, exactly what I was hoping for.

The artwork on the gatefold is so vivid it almost feels like the band's gleeful energy jumps off the sleeve. Side A grooves perfectly from start to finish, with a warmth that streaming just can't capture. Only wish the lyric sheet was included, but the music speaks for itself.

The vinyl feels incredibly solid and well-pressed, with zero surface noise during the quieter parts. That opening track kicks in with such a crisp, dynamic sound that I had to replay it three times. I'm genuinely impressed with the quality of this pressing.