Originally in 2005 the track was recorded at the Elevator Studios in Liverpool, with Ian Broudie as producer, this version was featured on the 21 November 2005 release, as well as on Raoul EP and the UK version of Not Accepted Anywhere. The re-recording of "Recover" took place in Monnow Valley Studio in Monmouth, with Richard Jackson as producer, both recordings were mixed by Stephen Harris. For the USA release of Not Accepted Anywhere the Ian Broudie mix was used again, but it was remastered by Leon Zervos at Sterling Sound inNew York City, and re-mixed by Mark Needham.
Release
The song was performed live on The Friday Night Project's third season, making them the first band to make a return performance after they performed their single "Raoul" the season before. For the original 2005 release artwork by Antar was used on the CD and vinyl. Later in 2006 artist Dean 'D*Face' Stockton created two new separate artworks, which would be used for two CD singles and a 7" vinyl.
Reception
Music videos
Three music videos were ultimately made for "Recover".
Original
The original video of "Recover" was first released on 7 November 2005. The video features parts from live performances, as well as a small white room where all the bandmates are singing and jumping around. The video was rarely aired, however is available on The Automatic's website, as well as YouTube. The music video was directed by Phaelon Productions
Second version
A second video was also released which received MTV2 and other music stations play, the video features live footage, and footage from the original video. This version cuts out all of the previous scenes with the large mouths instead of heads on the band members, as well as cutting out all scenes of the women who pass out in the park.
Re-release (third)
The latest version of The Automatic's video for "Recover" released on 1 September 2006 and directed by Up the Resolution, is based around a wrestling match, where the band are dressed as several different people each, both spectators and other various people, whilst they perform on the stage/ring. Whilst this is going on the 'fight' is also happening; however, the camera switches to and from the fight, and the band playing on the same ring.
