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With all of its members exercising their expertise, the debut album from Mike + the Mechanics posted two Top Ten singles in the span of three months. The songwriting comes out on top before anything else, with the somber stir of "Silent Running," the record's first release, peaking at number six. "All I Need Is a Miracle" followed at number five, with its Genesis-like tempo and polished chorus, and even "Taken In" cracked the Top 40, a simple ballad that's bettered by Paul Young's genuine emotional charm. Carrack sounds just as sharp as he did with Ace or Squeeze throughout the album's nine tracks, while Rutherford's overseeing of the entire project is apparent. While Mike Rutherford's guitar work isn't overwhelming, both his six-string and bass guitar contributions complete a sound foundation for the vocals. The mood-setting drum work of Peter Van Hooke and the keyboard fills from Adrian Lee play a large part in setting the album's tone, and add some pop zest to the majority of the tracks. Even though their next album gave Mike + the Mechanics a number one hit with the darkened "Living Years," their debut reflects a more compliant sound in every aspect.
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
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Christopher Neil, Producer, Backing Vocals - Mike Rutherford, Bass Guitar, Writer - B. A. Robertson, Writer - Louis Jardin, Percussion - Paul Carrack, Vocals - Ian Wherry, Keyboards - Paul Young, Vocals - Adrian Lee, Keyboards - Allan Murphy, Guitar - Ray Beavis, Saxophone - John Kirby, Vocals - Alan Carvel, Backing Vocals - Linda Taylor, Backing Vocals - Mike + The Mechanics, MainArtist - John Earle, Saxophone - Dereck Austin, Keyboards - Gene Stashuck, Vocals
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1985 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Christopher Neil, Composer, Producer, Backing Vocals, Writer - Mike Rutherford, Composer, Bass Guitar, Writer - Louis Jardin, Percussion - Paul Carrack, Vocals - Ian Wherry, Keyboards - Paul Young, Vocals - Adrian Lee, Keyboards - Allan Murphy, Guitar - Ray Beavis, Saxophone - John Kirby, Vocals - Alan Carvel, Backing Vocals - Linda Taylor, Backing Vocals - Mike + The Mechanics, Composer, MainArtist - John Earle, Saxophone - Dereck Austin, Keyboards - Gene Stashuck, Vocals
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1985 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Christopher Neil, Composer, Producer, Backing Vocals, Writer - Mike Rutherford, Composer, Bass Guitar, Writer - Louis Jardin, Percussion - Paul Carrack, Vocals - Ian Wherry, Keyboards - Paul Young, Vocals - Adrian Lee, Keyboards - Allan Murphy, Guitar - Ray Beavis, Saxophone - John Kirby, Vocals - Alan Carvel, Backing Vocals - Linda Taylor, Backing Vocals - Mike + The Mechanics, MainArtist - John Earle, Saxophone - Dereck Austin, Keyboards - Gene Stashuck, Vocals
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1985 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Christopher Neil, Producer, Backing Vocals, Writer - Mike Rutherford, Bass Guitar, Writer - B. A. Robertson, Writer - Louis Jardin, Percussion - Paul Carrack, Vocals - Ian Wherry, Keyboards - Paul Young, Vocals - Adrian Lee, Keyboards - Allan Murphy, Guitar - Ray Beavis, Saxophone - John Kirby, Vocals - Alan Carvel, Backing Vocals - Linda Taylor, Backing Vocals - Mike + The Mechanics, MainArtist - John Earle, Saxophone - Dereck Austin, Keyboards - Gene Stashuck, Vocals
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1985 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Christopher Neil, Producer, Backing Vocals, Writer - Mike Rutherford, Bass Guitar, Writer - Louis Jardin, Percussion - Paul Carrack, Vocals - Ian Wherry, Keyboards - Paul Young, Vocals - Adrian Lee, Keyboards - Allan Murphy, Guitar - Ray Beavis, Saxophone - John Kirby, Vocals - Alan Carvel, Backing Vocals - Linda Taylor, Backing Vocals - Mike + The Mechanics, MainArtist - John Earle, Saxophone - Dereck Austin, Keyboards - Gene Stashuck, Vocals
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1985 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Christopher Neil, Producer, Backing Vocals, Writer - Mike Rutherford, Bass Guitar, Writer - B. A. Robertson, Writer - Louis Jardin, Percussion - Paul Carrack, Vocals - Ian Wherry, Keyboards - Paul Young, Vocals - Adrian Lee, Keyboards - Allan Murphy, Guitar - Ray Beavis, Saxophone - John Kirby, Vocals - Alan Carvel, Backing Vocals - Linda Taylor, Backing Vocals - Mike + The Mechanics, MainArtist - John Earle, Saxophone - Dereck Austin, Keyboards - Gene Stashuck, Vocals
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1985 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Christopher Neil, Producer, Backing Vocals, Writer - Mike Rutherford, Bass Guitar, Writer - Louis Jardin, Percussion - Paul Carrack, Vocals - Ian Wherry, Keyboards - Paul Young, Vocals - Adrian Lee, Keyboards - Allan Murphy, Guitar - Ray Beavis, Saxophone - John Kirby, Vocals - Alan Carvel, Backing Vocals - Linda Taylor, Backing Vocals - Mike + The Mechanics, MainArtist - John Earle, Saxophone - Dereck Austin, Keyboards - Gene Stashuck, Vocals
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1985 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Christopher Neil, Producer, Backing Vocals, Writer - Mike Rutherford, Bass Guitar, Writer - Phil Collins, Writer - Tony Banks, Writer - B. A. Robertson, Writer - Louis Jardin, Percussion - Paul Carrack, Vocals - Ian Wherry, Keyboards - Paul Young, Vocals - Adrian Lee, Keyboards - Allan Murphy, Guitar - Ray Beavis, Saxophone - John Kirby, Vocals - Alan Carvel, Backing Vocals - Linda Taylor, Backing Vocals - Mike + The Mechanics, MainArtist - John Earle, Saxophone - Dereck Austin, Keyboards - Gene Stashuck, Vocals
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1985 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Christopher Neil, Composer, Producer, Backing Vocals, Writer - Mike Rutherford, Composer, Bass Guitar, Writer - Louis Jardin, Percussion - Paul Carrack, Vocals - Ian Wherry, Keyboards - Paul Young, Vocals - Adrian Lee, Keyboards - Allan Murphy, Guitar - Ray Beavis, Saxophone - John Kirby, Vocals - Alan Carvel, Backing Vocals - Linda Taylor, Backing Vocals - Mike + The Mechanics, Composer, MainArtist - John Earle, Saxophone - Dereck Austin, Keyboards - Gene Stashuck, Vocals
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1985 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Album review
With all of its members exercising their expertise, the debut album from Mike + the Mechanics posted two Top Ten singles in the span of three months. The songwriting comes out on top before anything else, with the somber stir of "Silent Running," the record's first release, peaking at number six. "All I Need Is a Miracle" followed at number five, with its Genesis-like tempo and polished chorus, and even "Taken In" cracked the Top 40, a simple ballad that's bettered by Paul Young's genuine emotional charm. Carrack sounds just as sharp as he did with Ace or Squeeze throughout the album's nine tracks, while Rutherford's overseeing of the entire project is apparent. While Mike Rutherford's guitar work isn't overwhelming, both his six-string and bass guitar contributions complete a sound foundation for the vocals. The mood-setting drum work of Peter Van Hooke and the keyboard fills from Adrian Lee play a large part in setting the album's tone, and add some pop zest to the majority of the tracks. Even though their next album gave Mike + the Mechanics a number one hit with the darkened "Living Years," their debut reflects a more compliant sound in every aspect.
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 00:40:11
- Main artists: Mike + The Mechanics
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing
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