Mike & The Mechanics – Mike + The Mechanics (LP) (NM/NM)

Mike & The Mechanics – Mike + The Mechanics
LP, Album | Atlantic | Cat. No. 78 12871 | Canada | 1985

Canadian WEA Music of Canada pressing (pressed by Cinram; printed by Ever Reddy; manufactured and distributed from 1810 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough, Ontario) of the debut album from Mike & The Mechanics — the side project of Genesis guitarist and bassist Mike Rutherford. Recorded at AIR Studios Montserrat, Air London, and The Farm; produced by Christopher Neil. Vocalists: Paul Carrack (Ace, Squeeze) and Paul Young (Sad Café). Songwriting credits include Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, B.A. Robertson, and Christopher Neil. Nine tracks including the international hit Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground) (6:10), All I Need Is A Miracle, Hanging By A Thread, and Taken In. Vinyl and sleeve both Mint throughout.

Condition

• Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) — Mint throughout
• Sleeve: Near Mint (NM or M-) — Mint throughout

Tracklist

Side A
A1. Silent Running (6:10)
A2. All I Need Is A Miracle (4:10)
A3. Par Avion (3:36)
A4. Hanging By A Thread (4:40)

Side B
B1. I Get The Feeling (4:27)
B2. Take The Reins (4:18)
B3. You Are The One (3:41)
B4. A Call To Arms (4:38)
B5. Taken In (4:17)

Credits
Guitar & Bass: Mike Rutherford | Vocals: Paul Carrack, Paul Young
Drums: Peter Van Hooke | Guitar: Alan Murphy
Keyboards: Adrian Lee, Derek Austin, Ian Wherry
Saxophone: John Earle, Ray Beavis | Percussion: Luis Jardim
Produced & Backing Vocals: Christopher Neil
Engineered By: Simon Hurrell
Written By: Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, B.A. Robertson, Christopher Neil

Details

• Format: LP, Album
• Label: Atlantic (78 12871)
• Country: Canada
• Released: 1985
• Weight: 230 g
• Recorded at AIR Studios Montserrat, Air London & The Farm
• Pressed by Cinram | Manufactured by WEA Music of Canada, Scarborough, Ontario
• Style: Pop Rock, AOR

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