Negative (song)

"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
Released	26 October 1998 (UK) 13 January 1999 (Japan)
Recorded	1998
Genre	Progressive rock, alternative rock, experimental rock
Length	4:21 3:46 (Edit/Single Version)
Label	Parlophone 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

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

UK Limited edition clear 7" vinyl

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Negative (Edit)"	Paul Draper, Dominic Chad, Stove King, Andie Rathbone	3:46
2.	"Mansun's Only Live Song" (recorded live at Barrowlands, Glasgow)	Paul Draper	5:50

UK CD one (Includes a free poster)

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Negative (Edit)"	Paul Draper, Dominic Chad, Stove King, Andie Rathbone	3:46
2.	"When the Wind Blows"		4:50
3.	"King of Beauty"		4:56

UK CD two

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Negative (LP Version)"	Paul Draper, Dominic Chad, Stove King, Andie Rathbone	4:21
2.	"I Deserve What I Get"		3:37
3.	"Take It Easy Chicken (Live)" (recorded live at Barrowlands, Glasgow)	Paul Draper	9:33

Japan CD EP

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Negative (Single Version)"	Paul Draper, Dominic Chad, Stove King, Andie Rathbone	3:46
2.	"Mansun's Only Live Song" (recorded live at Barrowlands, Glasgow)	Paul Draper	5:50
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 Draper	9:33

Personnel

Mansun Dominic Chad – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals Paul Draper – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Andie Rathbone – Drums Stove – Bass

Production Paul Draper and Mark 'Spike' Stent – producer Mike Hunter – engineer, additional production ("King of Beauty") Mark 'Spike' Stent - Mixing ("Negative", "When the Wind Blows") Ian Grimble - Mixing - ("King of Beauty", "I Deserve What I Get", "Take It Easy Chicken (Live)") Paul Walton – engineer Jan Kybeert – Pro Tools Pennie Smith – band photography

Chart positions

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

References

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.