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Reviews of current and previous releases by Mike Rutherford and Mike The Mechanics



Out Of The Blue (2019)

Mike + The Mechanics release a new album with three new tracks and eight rerecordings of well known classics - but with the new line-up. Christian Gerhardts took a closer look at the new album.

Out Of The Blue (2019) - Info and review - Mike + The Mechanics Out Of The Blue (2019) - Info and review - Mike + The Mechanics

Let Me Fly (2017)

Six years after the last studioalbum, The Road, Mike + The Mechanics will release a new album in April. We have compiled all information about the album.

Mike + The Mechanics - Let Me Fly (2017) - Album info and review Mike + The Mechanics - Let Me Fly (2017) - Album info and review

The Singles: 1985-2014 (2014)

Back in 2012, Mike Rutherford told us he was thinking about a release with all the b-sides. In early 2014 The Singles was released. The bonus disc contained a lot of B-sides and unreleased material. Steffen Gerlach took a closer look.

Mike + The Mechanics - The Singles: 1985-2014 - 2CD review Mike + The Mechanics - The Singles: 1985-2014 - 2CD review

The Road (2011)

Mike + The Mechanics - The Road - CD review

Mike Rutherford starts over and relaunches his highly successful solo project with a new line up that consists of familiar names and new faces. Christian Gerhardts about his impressions of the album.

Mike + The Mechanics - The Road - CD review Mike + The Mechanics - The Road - CD review

Rewired (2004)

Mike + The Mechanics - Rewired - CD review

"Unplugged” was a fashionable word in the 90s. Rewired may be the opposite, or it may quickly sink into irrelevance. Or not

Mike + The Mechanics - Rewired - CD review Mike + The Mechanics - Rewired - CD review

Favourites (2000)

Mike + The Mechanics - Favourites - CD review

On December 27, 2000, a new compilation of songs by Mike Rutherford and his Mechanics was released in Sweden. This time it is called Favourites...

Mike + The Mechanics - Favourites - CD review Mike + The Mechanics - Favourites - CD review

Mike & The Mechanics (1999)

Mike + The Mechanics - M6 - album review

When Genesis had completed their metamorphosis with a new album and a tour its members turned towards their solo projects again. Mike Rutherford recorded an album with his Mechanics that is called either M6 ior simply Mike & The Mechanics.

Mike + The Mechanics - M6 - album review Mike + The Mechanics - M6 - album review

Beggar On A Beach Of Gold (1995)

Mike + The Mechanics - Beggar On A Beach Of Gold - album review

In the eye of the public Mike + The Mechanics have shrunk to a trio. In March 1995 they released a new album that is more acoustic than previous releases.

Mike + The Mechanics - Beggar On A Beach Of Gold - album review Mike + The Mechanics - Beggar On A Beach Of Gold - album review

Word Of Mouth (1991)

Mike + The Mechanics - Word Of Mouth - CD review

Just before Genesis returned to the studio for their 1991 album We Can't Dance, Mike Rutherford released the third Mechanics album, Word of Mouth. Christian Gerhardts took a closer look - from a 2014 perspective.

Mike + The Mechanics - Word Of Mouth - CD review Mike + The Mechanics - Word Of Mouth - CD review

Living Years (1988)

The second studio album by Mike + The Mechanics was released on 14th November 1988. Harald Köhnke shares his thoughts.

Mike + The Mechanics - Living Years - CD review Mike + The Mechanics - Living Years - CD review

Mike & The Mechanics (1985)

Mike Rutherford changed his career plan in 1984 and decided to form another band besides Genesis. The result was Mike & The Mechanics and their debut was special in many ways. Frank Wessel looks back.

Mike + The Mechanics - Mike & The Mechanics - album review Mike + The Mechanics - Mike & The Mechanics - album review

Acting Very Strange (1982)

After his first solo album, Mike Rutherford decided to sing himself on the second one. Peter Musto takes a closer look (in retrospect) at an album that is rarely discussed among Genesis fans.

Mike Rutherford - Acting Very Strange - album review Mike Rutherford - Acting Very Strange - album review

Smallcreeps Day (1980)

Mike Rutherford - Smallcreeps Day - CD review

1980 saw the release of Mike Rutherford's solo debut, an album that has reached cult status amongst fans. Christer Leidolph has given it a spin.

Mike Rutherford - Smallcreeps Day - CD review Mike Rutherford - Smallcreeps Day - CD review

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Mike & The Mechanics - M6 (CD)

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Self-titled album, though some call it M6. The last album with Paul Young, who died in 2000.
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Steve Hackett - Voyage Of The Acolyte (CD)

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Steves first Soloalbum from 1975, with Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford. Remaster Version from 2005 with Bonustracks.
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