Liked the album on first listen this morning, but wasn't floored by it. Obviously will take multiple listens to appreciate.
I wasn't complaining that it's not there. I should acknowledge that it is there, especially towards the end of the album. I'm interested in what they're doing here too. It just wasn't what I was expecting after my first listen.
I've noticed quite a few of my white records have a scratchy surface noise. There are plenty of great sounding ones though too.
He performed E9 with them at Aftershock in Sacramento last October. It was pretty unreal to witness haha.