On May 31, 1999, “Virgin” label released the self-titled, fifth Mike & The Mechanics studio album. It was recorded 1988 – 1989, at “Fisher Lane Farm Studios” in Surrey, and was produced by Mike Rutherford.

Personnel:

• Mike Rutherford– guitar, bass guitar
• Paul Carrack– vocals, keyboards, guitar, drums
• Paul Young– vocals, percussion
• Gary Wallis– drums, programming
• Sharon Woolf – backing vocals
• Steve Pigott – programming
• Matthew Vaughan – programming
• Simon Hale– conductor, string arrangements
• Nick Davis– engineer, mixing

Track listing:

1. Whenever I Stop – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
2. Now That You’ve Gone – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
3. Ordinary Girl – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack, Paul Young
4. All The Light I Need – Mike Rutherford, A. Robertson
5. What Will You Do When I’m Gone – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson
6. My Little Island – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson
7. Open Up – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
8. When I Get Over You – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
9. If Only – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
10. Asking (For The Last Time) – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
11. Always Listen To Your Heart – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack, Neil Young
12. Did You See Me Coming – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
13. Look Across at Dreamland – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson