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Mike + The Mechanics – Living Years – CD review
The second studio album Living Years by Mike + The Mechanics was released on 14th November 1988. Harald Köhnke shares his thoughts.
Reviews of Mike Rutherford’s releases with Mike + The Mechanics and solo
The second studio album Living Years by Mike + The Mechanics was released on 14th November 1988. Harald Köhnke shares his thoughts.
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