Mike + The Mechanics - Mike + The Mechanics (1985)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
WEA, 2292-52496-2 | West Germany | ~ 241 or 94 Mb | Scans(png) -> 17 Mb
Pop-Rock
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
WEA, 2292-52496-2 | West Germany | ~ 241 or 94 Mb | Scans(png) -> 17 Mb
Pop-Rock
With all of it's 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 album's first release, peaking at number six. "All I Need Is a Miracle" followed at number five, with it's 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.by Mike DeGagne, allmusic
Mike + The Mechanics - Mike + The Mechanics (1985):
Tracklist:
1. Silent Running (6:13)
2. All I Need Is A Miracle (4:10)
3. Par Avion (3:35)
4. Hanging By A Thread (4:41)
5. I Get The Feeling (4:30)
6. Take The Reins (4:18)
7. You Are The One (3:45)
8. A Call To Arms (4:41)
9. Taken In (4:1)
Exact Audio Copy V1.1 from 23. June 2015
EAC extraction logfile from 10. August 2017, 20:13
Mike + The Mechanics / Mike + The Mechanics (2292-52496-2)
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EAC extraction logfile from 10. August 2017, 20:13
Mike + The Mechanics / Mike + The Mechanics (2292-52496-2)
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Read mode : Secure
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Additional command line options : -V -8 -T "Date=%year%" -T "Genre=%genre%" %source%
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All thanks go to Olaf der Weisse
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