"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.
The music video for "Negative" was directed by Jamie Thraves.
Track listing
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) PeakpositionUK Singles Chart27Scottish Singles Chart29
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