Mike + The Mechanics - Mike + The Mechanics (81287-1)

Artist: Mike + The Mechanics
Title: Mike + The Mechanics
Catalog #: 81287-1
Label: Atlantic Records
Year: 1985
Format: LP
Condition: VG+

Mike 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. Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground) 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.