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A collection of 9 music videos from popular Eighties band Mike and the Mechanics.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By "gary_boast"
Format:Audio CD
This is by far one of the most progressive albums of recent times. Anyone who has appreciated previous mike and the machanics albums is sure to enjoy this. At first listen it sounded as though they had possibly indulged in too much technology, but further listening left me submurged in this brilliant fresh sound.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By D. Perkins
Format:Audio CD
Put simply, Rewired is the first true prog album I've heard in the last 5 years. Make no mistake, Rewired is written by the same guy who co-wrote The Knife, Suppers Ready and Mama. The album positively oozes creativity, it's got more balls than anything produced by any other ex Genesis member, and any other so called current prog band (many of which I love) going today.
One of the most important reasons for my gushing praise, is simply the fact that Mike has really delved into technology, and not any current artists back catalogue. It sounds like a Mechanics album from 2050, but it really IS a Mechanics album. The tender touch they add, the smooth and at times funky melodies are all present and correct, whilst the lyrics all offer the typical Mechanics take on the world around and inside us.
Really excellent stuff, which has placed Rewired over and above my highest expectations. It's not going to be for everyone, some may miss the acoustic based rock which the Mechanics are best known for, and I wouldn't have minded a few quicker numbers, but for any music fan who thinks prog should stand for music on the edge of experimentation, then you won't find a better example.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a very good CD. The songs are extremely well written and performed. It also has a modern and refreshing edge.
The last song, 'Underscore', though very modern sounding, has the qualities of a Genesis instrumental. Paul Carrack is in excellent form throughout. I can pretty much assure you that if you have liked other Mechanics albums, you will find much to enjoy here. Paul Young is missed as I really liked his contribution to previous Mechanics recordings, but I am very glad that Paul Carrack & Mike Rutherford decided to go forward and make this CD. It should sell much more than it probably will so do yourself a favor and purchase it. It's definitely worth it. By the way, I have to ask why one of the other reviewers here said that the inclusion of the DVD was desperate. I think it is a nice and well done bonus, that allows some talented filmmakers a chance to get some notice. Hardly desperate.
The last song, 'Underscore', though very modern sounding, has the qualities of a Genesis instrumental. Paul Carrack is in excellent form throughout. I can pretty much assure you that if you have liked other Mechanics albums, you will find much to enjoy here. Paul Young is missed as I really liked his contribution to previous Mechanics recordings, but I am very glad that Paul Carrack & Mike Rutherford decided to go forward and make this CD. It should sell much more than it probably will so do yourself a favor and purchase it. It's definitely worth it. By the way, I have to ask why one of the other reviewers here said that the inclusion of the DVD was desperate. I think it is a nice and well done bonus, that allows some talented filmmakers a chance to get some notice. Hardly desperate.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Mike and the Mechanics Rewired
This album has some good tracks but it has one or two that I find do not come off. Probably the weakest, from my point of view, of the five albums that I have.
Published 13 months ago by Jehosephat
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mechanics but NOT prog
Having bought this album after reading other reviews, and liking Mike & The Mechanics' earlier stuff, I'm disappointed. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2010 by Trismegistus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic mechanics
This is really just a typical Mike+ the Mechanics album. It has a change of style but all the essential elements of a mechanics album are present without many changes. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2010 by Greg Boyd
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't risk it!
I've been a Mechanics fan for many years and I can honestly say that this album is dreadful. Half of it is trying desperately to reach a more trendy audience, it wouldn't go amiss... Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2005 by S. Wills
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Change of Direction by the Mechanics
What a change of direction this album represents. Listening first time I thought I'd made a mistake buying this, but on giving it another try, the album has grown on me enormously. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2005 by Mr. J. C. Sharman
4.0 out of 5 stars
JUST SHORT OF A MASTERPIECE.
excellent works by Mike and the Mechanics but just comes up a little short of masterpiece status such as beggers on a beach of gold.
Published on 29 Aug 2004 by Adrian Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very good, not great
If I could have given this three and a half stars I would, because I do like this album. I just don't feel it is worth four stars. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2004 by A. Gulliver
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mechanics at their best
Mike & the Mechanics span 20 years or more, and this is their best album ever. 9 tracks may seem a little miserly, but the album does run for 45 minutes, and it is sheer class. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2004 by "rstonebank"
5.0 out of 5 stars
The most successfull part time band in the world!!!!!
Well with the late Paul Young(sad cafe)out of the running order i wasn't sure weather this would work. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2004 by Marcus Charles Howlett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great Mechanics collection - 10 stars!
As others have said, nine tracks is not as many as we would have liked, but it is much better than nothing. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2004
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