The Recoup

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

Mike Johnson

  • Dinosaur Jr: Hand It Over (Cherry Red)

    Dinosaur Jr ended its tenure as a major label band with 1997’s Hand It Over. Though released with little fanfare, this deluxe edition helps shine a light on what is indeed an underrated jewel of an album. Read more

  • Dinosaur Jr: Without A Sound (Cherry Red)

    Dinosaur Jr released their sixth album Without A Sound less than a year after their previous effort, thanks in part to the allure of commercial success, resulting in a good album that feels slightly off. This reissue offers up the chance for a reevaluation, and in so doing one discovers it wasn’t that bad of… Read more

  • Dinosaur Jr: Where You Been (Cherry Red)

    The Grunge boom of 1992 reaped dividends for Dinosaur Jr, who met the new sound with aplomb and delivered a fantastic and still well-regarded album. This two-disc reissue offers an exciting and enjoyable dive into the heady years of when Dinosaur Jr roamed the land. Read more