"Negative" is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The song was written by Paul Draper, Dominic Chad, Stove and

Andie Rathbone Andrew "Andie" Rathbone (born 8 September 1969 in Chester) is an English drummer and former member of the rock band Mansun. Rathbone grew up in Blacon, Chester and played in various local bands including "The Wandering Quatrains" and "Jonti" a ...

. It was recorded and produced by Paul Draper and

Mark 'Spike' Stent Mark "Spike" Stent (born 3 August 1965) is an English record producer and mixing engineer who has worked with many international artists including Madonna, Marshmello, U2, Beyoncé, Björk, Depeche Mode, Echo & The Bunnymen, Grimes, Ed Sheeran ...

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 *

– Drums * Stove – Bass ;Production *Paul Draper and

– 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

References

1998 singles Mansun songs Songs written by Paul Draper (musician) 1998 songs Song recordings produced by Spike Stent Parlophone singles Songs written by Dominic Chad Songs written by Stove King Songs written by Andie Rathbone {{1990s-single-stub