Can't say I'm a fan of this tape issue. If you like the music fading in and out of the channels, go for it! Early on with each side it's not bad at first but gets MUCH worse as it goes. The case is also flimsy as HELL and barely stays shut even just holding it in your hand. Man, and I thought the vinyl press was bad! This album deserves a much better, quality reissue with good money put behind it (especially considering it's their best). Hopefully, their reunion incentivizes them to maybe get this one on good tapes and good vinyl, as long as it's remastered. A guy can dream, maybe once the 20th anniversary rolls around.

The pressing is ok, not particularly impressive. At its best it sounds identical to the CD. And at its worst it sounds like a hot mess. Ghost of You has a ton of distortion, although I'm not sure if that's an issue with all the copies of this pressing or just mine. Regardless I'm not sure any pressing is going to be particularly worth it until they decide to do a proper remaster.

As is the music doesn't benefit much from the different medium. You might as well save your money and just buy the CD. The color isn't as advertised and is much more muted and much less red. So that's not even much of an incentive. The sleeve isn't anything fancy either. Overall I'm just disappointed in how little Warner Music seems to care about quality and presentation.

Fingers crossed that this album finally gets the remaster it deserves at some point. One can only hope.

Also, anyone have any issues with warping? I ordered two copies in case one showed up dinged up or with seam splits. Both arrived in good condition, but both of them have a "wave" to them when on the turntable. Hard to believe I ordered two and they both came slightly warped.