The Recoup

SINCE 2013: Books and books and books and books and occasionally other things

Album Reviews

  • 999: The Albums 1987–2007 is the second box set to document the official albums released by underrated punk band 999, gathering their reunion albums and a fine Eighties era live set. Read more

  • 999: The Albums 1987–2007 is the second box set to document the official albums released by underrated punk band 999, gathering their reunion albums and a fine Eighties era live set. Read more

  • Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt helped to innovate and define the role of the guitar as a leading instrument within the jazz world. This three disc set offers up a fine primer to the masterful guitarist’s legacy, while also including tributes and interpretations of his work made posthumously by his contemporaries. Read more

  • Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt helped to innovate and define the role of the guitar as a leading instrument within the jazz world. This three disc set offers up a fine primer to the masterful guitarist’s legacy, while also including tributes and interpretations of his work made posthumously by his contemporaries. Read more

  • This two disc set upgrades a compilation released in 2017 that featured recordings from a brief project for musician Vinnie Vincent, who soon abandoned it to join KISS. This new set offers up higher quality versions of the material on the original compilation, as well as recordings that were long thought to have been lost… Read more

  • This two disc set upgrades a compilation released in 2017 that featured recordings from a brief project for musician Vinnie Vincent, who soon abandoned it to join KISS. This new set offers up higher quality versions of the material on the original compilation, as well as recordings that were long thought to have been lost… Read more

  • While in the middle of his Berlin era, David Bowie accepted a lead role in a truly terrible film that was quickly forgotten about. In spite of the film’s flaws, it did offer an entertaining and enjoyable soundtrack, even if it feels something like a missed opportunity considering the movie’s two illustrious stars. This reissue… Read more

  • While in the middle of his Berlin era, David Bowie accepted a lead role in a truly terrible film that was quickly forgotten about. In spite of the film’s flaws, it did offer an entertaining and enjoyable soundtrack, even if it feels something like a missed opportunity considering the movie’s two illustrious stars. This reissue… Read more

  • Alex Chilton: Reissues

    We take a look at four recent archival reissues that highlight the talent and the creative range of the late Alex Chilton. Read more

  • The Residents’ 1980 album was a fantastic conceptual piece poking fun at pop music that was lighthearted and carefree while never failing to be less than 100% serious in its approach. This expanded reissue offers copious evidence of just how serious they consider it in their legacy. Read more