{"product_id":"mike-the-mechanics-mike-the-mechanics-81287-1","title":"Mike + The Mechanics - Mike + The Mechanics (81287-1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mike + The Mechanics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mike + The Mechanics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81287-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlantic Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1985\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMike Rutherford's side project away from Genesis yielded one of the more satisfying AOR debuts of the mid-80s. The self-titled first album introduced a dual-vocalist approach — Paul Carrack and Paul Young sharing lead duties — that gave the record a textural range most bands of the era couldn't manage. \u003cem\u003eSilent Running (On Dangerous Ground)\u003c\/em\u003e is the standout, a propulsive, hook-driven track that became a genuine radio staple, but the album sustains its quality throughout. This VG+ copy plays cleanly — a strong pick for the Genesis-adjacent or AOR collector.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Off the Record","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49749129167063,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/3535\/5351\/files\/20260901_122729.jpg?v=1788812420","url":"https:\/\/offtherecordstore.com\/products\/mike-the-mechanics-mike-the-mechanics-81287-1","provider":"Off the Record","version":"1.0","type":"link"}