Out of the Blue (Mike + The Mechanics album) explained
| Out of the Blue |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Mike + The Mechanics |
| Cover: | Out of the Blue 2019.jpg |
| Recorded: | 2018–19 |
| Studio: | The Farm and Drungewick Studios |
| Genre: | Pop rock |
| Label: | BMG |
| Prev Title: | Silent Running: The Masters Collection |
| Prev Year: | 2018 |
Out of the Blue is the ninth studio album by English pop rock group Mike + The Mechanics that was released on 5 April 2019 by BMG. The album features reworkings of some of their greatest hits along with three new tracks ("One Way", "Out of the Blue", and "What Would You Do").[1]
The album debuted at number 7 on the UK Albums Chart, selling 7,591 copies in the first week. It is Mike + The Mechanics' fifth top 10 album in the United Kingdom.[2]
Personnel
Mike & the Mechanics
- Mike Rutherford – bass, rhythm guitars, backing vocals, drum programming, Akai drum programming
- Anthony Drennan – lead guitars, bass, backing vocals
- Tim Howar – vocals
- Andrew Roachford – keyboards, vocals
- Luke Juby – keyboards, bass, (whistler on over my shoulder), backing vocals
- Gary Wallis – drums
Additional musicians
- Paul Meehan – keyboards (1, 2), programming (1, 2)
- Clark Datchler – keyboards (3)
Production
- Paul Meehan – producer
- Mike Rutherford – producer, mixing, artwork concept, design
- Harry Rutherford – recording
- Nick Davis – mixing
- Dick Beetham (360 Mastering) – mastering
- Jo Greenwood – project coordinator
- Darren Evans – artwork concept, design
- Martin Griffin – digital imagery
- Patrick "Paddy" Balls – photography
Notes and References
- Web site: Mike & the Mechanics announce new album Out of the Blue . 20 February 2019 .
- Jones . Alan . Charts analysis: Billie Eilish holds on at albums summit . . 11 May 2019 . 12 April 2019 . subscription.
- Web site: Out of the Blue. Schweizer Hitparade. 20 September 2024.
