Hum - Electra 2000 [2LP] Vinyl Record

Hum’s Electra 2000 gets the deluxe treatment it deserves with this heavyweight reissue, pressed on 180-gram black vinyl across two LPs at 45 rpm.

Originally released in 1993 on 12-Inch Records, this sophomore effort cemented the Champaign, Illinois band’s reputation for fusing crushing guitars with soaring atmospheres - a sound that would later influence countless post-rock and alternative acts.

From the pummeling opener “Iron Clad Lou” to the dreamy yet heavy “Scraper” and the hypnotic “Shovel,” the album thrives on contrasts. “Pinch & Roll” grinds with dissonant fury, while “Winder” shows a more melodic side without ever losing the grit. By the time the closer “Electra 2000” unfurls, the record has already mapped out Hum’s blueprint: massive walls of sound balanced with a cosmic sense of space.

This reissue was fully remastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound, with the band overseeing every step - from lacquer cutting to pressing - ensuring it captures the original intensity in pristine fidelity. Packaged in a sturdy gatefold jacket with artwork updated by original designer Andy Mueller of Ohio Girl, it feels as carefully crafted as it sounds.

For longtime fans, Electra 2000 is the missing puzzle piece in Hum’s vinyl legacy. For newcomers, it’s a powerful entry point into a band that pushed the boundaries of heavy and beautiful in equal measure. This pressing is essential, built to play loud and last.