"Sweep It Into Space" is the twelfth studio album by alternative rock band Dinosaur Jr. It was released on April 23, 2021. The album continues the band's reputation for engaging and raw guitar-driven rock, reflective of their distinctive sound that has been influential in the alternative rock genre since the 1980s.
Recording for the album began in late 2019 at Amherst's Biquiteen Studio. It was originally planned for a mid-2020 release, but the production got interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing the release to April 2021. This album features the original three members: singer/guitarist J Mascis, bassist Lou Barlow, and drummer Murph.
Notably, Kurt Vile co-produced the album and played the 12-string guitar on the track "I Ran Away." The album has been well received by fans and critics alike with its blend of fiery and introspective songs that uphold the band's legendary status in rock music.
Consisting of 12 tracks, "Sweep It Into Space" includes standout songs like "Garden," "I Ran Away," "And Me," and "Take It Back." The album shows that Dinosaur Jr. is still capable of creating new and exciting material, demonstrating both their musical depth and continuity of their iconic sound.
