With my system (Marantz SR5015) I have experimented with albums that were "just normal recordings" in the various surround sound modes that my Marantz has available. The sound from them was unique and interesting, but for the most part it's just 2 channel playback at the moment.
@Daddyjt @PhilDent Here is an interview with Elliot Scheiner. The first paragraph of his interview,
"After speaking with Elliot Scheiner for almost an hour, one thing was clear: he loves rock music, especially in surround sound. His passion for music drives his work, which has earned him world-class recognition including 2 Emmys, 8 Grammy wins and 27 Grammy nominations. It also inspired him to create the first 5.1 system for cars with Panasonic and Acura. But, as passionate as he is about 5.1, he has some reservations about Atmos technology for music."
A very interesting interview especially the part where he was asked "Would you ever create an album in Atmos or Auro 3D?"
Q&A with Elliot Scheiner: 5.1 Mixing Pioneer | IAA
Needless to say, this renewed my interest in Atmos recordings, and I will be checking my record store today for two specific recordings.