"Negative" is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The song was written by Paul Draper, Dominic Chad, Stove and Andie Rathbone. It was recorded and produced by Paul Draper and Mark 'Spike' Stent during sessions for the group's second studio album. The song was released as the third single in 1998 from the group's second album, Six. Despite being one of the album's more traditional songs the single peaked low at #27 on the UK Singles Chart, breaking the group's run of seven consecutive top twenty singles.[1]

"Negative (Ten EP)"
Single by Mansun
from the album Six
Released26 October 1998 (UK)
13 January 1999 (Japan)
Recorded1998
GenreProgressive rock, alternative rock, experimental rock
Length4:21
3:46 (Edit/Single Version)
LabelParlophone
Toshiba EMI (Japan)
Songwriter(s)Paul Draper, Dominic Chad, Stove, Andie Rathbone
Producer(s)Paul Draper, Mark 'Spike' Stent
Mansun singles chronology
"Being a Girl (Part One)"
(1998)
"Negative (Ten EP)"
(1998)
"Six"
(1999)

The music video for "Negative" was directed by Jamie Thraves.

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Paul Draper and Dominic Chad; except where indicated

UK Limited edition clear 7" vinyl
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Negative (Edit)"Paul Draper, Dominic Chad, Stove King, Andie Rathbone3:46
2."Mansun's Only Live Song" (recorded live at Barrowlands, Glasgow)Paul Draper5:50
UK CD one (Includes a free poster)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Negative (Edit)"Paul Draper, Dominic Chad, Stove King, Andie Rathbone3:46
2."When the Wind Blows" 4:50
3."King of Beauty" 4:56
UK CD two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Negative (LP Version)"Paul Draper, Dominic Chad, Stove King, Andie Rathbone4:21
2."I Deserve What I Get" 3:37
3."Take It Easy Chicken (Live)" (recorded live at Barrowlands, Glasgow)Paul Draper9:33
Japan CD EP
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Negative (Single Version)"Paul Draper, Dominic Chad, Stove King, Andie Rathbone3:46
2."Mansun's Only Live Song" (recorded live at Barrowlands, Glasgow)Paul Draper5:50
3."When the Wind Blows" 4:50
4."King of Beauty" 4:56
5."I Deserve What I Get" 3:37
6."Take It Easy Chicken (Live)" (recorded live at Barrowlands, Glasgow)Paul Draper9:33

Personnel

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Chart positions

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Chart (1998) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart[2] 27
Scottish Singles Chart[3] 29

References

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  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 348. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. ^ "UK Chartlog". zobbel.de. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
  3. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100". officialcharts.com. 1998-11-01. Retrieved 2016-09-19.