Mike + The Mechanics’ new album, Out of the Blue features re-workings of some of the band’s best-loved tracks, including “The Living Years” and “Over My Shoulder,” along with the three brand new songs “One Way,” “What Would You Do” and “Out Of The Blue.” “Having toured with the Mechanics over the last 10 years, I have heard the old songs change a bit each year with Andrew Roachford and Tim Howar singing and the same band playing. In some cases they have been extended and developed, so it seemed a good idea to record these versions in the studio,” explains Mike Rutherford. “Anyone who has seen us live will, I’m sure, like to hear the old ones in this form as they show how the two singers work so well together – especially on a song like ‘Get Up’, which has become a double lead vocal. We have also written and recorded three new songs which show the Mechanics next stage – I hope!”
Tracklist:
- One Way
- Out of the Blue
- What Would You Do
- The Living Years
- Beggar on a Beach of Gold
- Get Up
- Another Cup of Coffee
- All I Need Is a Miracle
- Silent Running
- Over My Shoulder
- Word of Mouth