Crumbs, I am really not used to being the first to post on a new album! I received the blu-ray yesterday and had the opportunity to listen today in my car. I only have 5.1 systems, both in the car and at home, so I cannot comment on the Atmos mix I'm afraid. I have not voted yet, as you will be able to see, as I should like a few listens first. My first thoughts are that, apart from David Gilmour's wonderful and unique guitar playing, the sound of this album is a bit different, not bad just different to me. I am very familiar with Rattle That Lock and this is not the same. I think the drums might be the main difference but will need to get properly acquainted with it first. Also, in 5.1 the main action appears from the front and feels less immersive sonically than I had anticipated although the songs are clearly thoughtful. The Barn Jam is fun! I look forward to seeing how other QQ friends hear this album in Atmos. It is possible that it does not fold down in the same way as other album Atmos mixes. However, I do believe that the music comes first followed by the way the mix delivers it. Unlike Floyd albums which I knew well before hearing them in surround, I need to appreciate the music and mix at the same time with this album.
I am immensely fortunate to have a ticket for one of David Gilmour's Royal Albert Hall gigs (9th October) and, needless to say, I expect this to be one this year's highlights (I say 'one of' because my daughter is getting married later this year so I'm having to be very careful with my rating system!).
I shall vote in a week or two.