Had a conversation about drums after watching a German game I think it helps as it’s a consistent noise if done right, has to be better than hearing a pin drop.
After the weekends fixtures I can confirm Arsenal v Newcastle shocking atmosphere, Villa v Spurs not much better couldn’t force myself to watch Saints v Burnley so can’t comment.
I believe that’s all down to the same crowd at every game, remember the days when you could just rock up at aways, some of my best away days have been last minute decisions.
West Ham Saturday most of the home crowd stood, never seen anyone in the Kop sit, hell even the Scum up the road don’t sit in the euro stand so unlikely to happen.
The games that the stewards aren’t so precious about sitting at the front of the North have always been the best atmospheres. Palace, Wednesday x 2, Arsenal, Newcastle in the championship are a few that spring to mind. Singing sitting in your seat is naff just relax the North and let everyone stand.