The Recoup

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

Cherry Red

  • Red Lorry Yellow Lorry: Albums And Singles 1982-1989 (Cherry Red)

    Red Lorry Yellow Lorry may be on the second or third tier in the annals of British post-punk bands, but that’s not for lack of quality; this handy box set compiles the entirety of their Eighties output, and shows that they were a pretty darn good band that made records that are better than you… Read more

  • Red Lorry Yellow Lorry: Albums And Singles 1982-1989 (Cherry Red)

    Red Lorry Yellow Lorry may be on the second or third tier in the annals of British post-punk bands, but that’s not for lack of quality; this handy box set compiles the entirety of their Eighties output, and shows that they were a pretty darn good band that made records that are better than you… Read more

  • Michael McGear: Woman (Esoteric Recordings)

    Woman was the debut solo album from former Scaffold talent Michael McGear; an album he intended to be a more straightforward, serious affair. Surprisingly, this album is something of a lost jewel, the delightful sound of a young talent trying on different sounds and finding his creative voice. Read more

  • Michael McGear: Woman (Esoteric Recordings)

    Woman was the debut solo album from former Scaffold talent Michael McGear; an album he intended to be a more straightforward, serious affair. Surprisingly, this album is something of a lost jewel, the delightful sound of a young talent trying on different sounds and finding his creative voice. Read more

  • Old Dogs: Old Dogs, Volumes One & Two (Morello Records)

    This one-off, one-night-only Outlaw Country supergroup was formed to poke fun and sing about the joys of old age, with all-original material provided by Shel Silverstein. It’s a fun collection of songs, and a fantastic last hurrah for the songwriter, who passed away less than a year later. Read more

  • Old Dogs: Old Dogs, Volumes One & Two (Morello Records)

    This one-off, one-night-only Outlaw Country supergroup was formed to poke fun and sing about the joys of old age, with all-original material provided by Shel Silverstein. It’s a fun collection of songs, and a fantastic last hurrah for the songwriter, who passed away less than a year later. Read more

  • Eden Kane: Well I Ask You: The Complete 60s Recordings (RPM Records)

    British pop singer Eden Kane had a very brief run as a chart-topping artist in the pre-British Invasion era, and though soon overshadowed by rock and roll groups, he produced an impressive collection of fantastic pop singles, all handily compiled in this two-disc collection. Read more

  • Eden Kane: Well I Ask You: The Complete 60s Recordings (RPM Records)

    British pop singer Eden Kane had a very brief run as a chart-topping artist in the pre-British Invasion era, and though soon overshadowed by rock and roll groups, he produced an impressive collection of fantastic pop singles, all handily compiled in this two-disc collection. Read more

  • Fairground Attraction: The First Of A Million Kisses (Cherry Red)

    Short-lived roots-rock group Fairground Attraction seemed an odd choice for pop stardom, but in 1988, they quickly became chart-topping successes. The success was short-lived, and they imploded not long after. This collection compiles their entire recorded output, and documents the brief existence of a promising young band. Read more

  • Fairground Attraction: The First Of A Million Kisses (Cherry Red)

    Short-lived roots-rock group Fairground Attraction seemed an odd choice for pop stardom, but in 1988, they quickly became chart-topping successes. The success was short-lived, and they imploded not long after. This collection compiles their entire recorded output, and documents the brief existence of a promising young band. Read more