MANSUN FRONTMAN PAUL DRAPER RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM MANSUN RETOLD 3-DISC, HARDBACK BOOK EDITION: INCLUDES MANSUN RETOLD NEW STUDIO ALBUM CD, ‘STRIPPED BACK VERSIONS’ CD + BLU-RAY DISC OF DOLBY ATMOS, 5.1 & HI-RES STEREO AUDIO
“I picked some of my favourite songs that I had written during my time in Mansun, ones that I also felt could be interpreted by a full unplugged acoustic band & reimagined in a more mature way for a new audience as well as existing fans.” – Paul Draper
‘Mansun Retold’ sees Paul Draper revisit & reimagine some of the most iconic songs from Mansun’s catalogue, rebuilding them from the ground up. Recorded at The Loft Studios in Surrey, Draper co-produced the album with Paul “PDub” Walton (The Cure, U2, Björk, Massive Attack, Oasis). The recordings feature a string quartet arranged & led by Audrey Riley (Muse, Coldplay, Nick Cave), with drums performed by Julian Fenton, Mansun’s own drummer in their early days. Draper handles acoustic bass, acoustic lead & rhythm guitar & piano – his instantly recognisable songwriting retold for the modern day.
Format: 2CD/BD HARDBACK BOOK
DISC 1: Mansun Retold CD Album
DISC 2: Stripped Back 6-track bonus CD
DISC 3: Mansun Retold Blu-ray – Dolby Atmos / 5.1 Surround / Hi-Res Stereo
This 3-disc edition is presented inside a 48-page hardback book.
In the late ‘90s, Mansun carved out their own corner of British music with albums like ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’ (a UK No.1), ‘Six’ & ‘Little Kix’ - works that built a loyal cult following with Draper at the heart of the chaos. Nearly three decades later, he’s revisiting that world & meeting his younger self across the years.
In Spring 2026, Paul Draper will tour the UK, playing all Mansun’s Top 40 singles including 5 Top Ten’s with his full electric band at a series of prestigious venues.
TRACKLISTING
DISC 1 - CD
1. I`ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain ( Retold ) ( 04:53 )
2. Disgusting ( Retold ) ( 04:22 )
3. I Can Only Disappoint U ( Retold ) ( 04:15 )
4. Until The Next Life ( Retold ) ( 04:35 )
5. Naked Twister ( Retold ) ( 03:51 )
6. The Chad Who Loved Me ( Retold ) ( 03:45 )
7. Wide Open Space ( Retold ) ( 04:15 )
8. Dark Mavis ( Retold ) ( 06:54 )
9. Comes As No Surprise ( Retold ) ( 03:54 )
10. Mansun’s Only Love Song ( Retold ) ( 05:31 )
11. When The Wind Blows ( Retold ) ( 04:16 )
DISC 2 - CD
1. Until The Next Life ( Stripped Back ) ( 04:35 )
2. When The Wind Blows ( Stripped Back ) ( 04:12 )
3. Naked Twister ( Stripped Back ) ( 03:51 )
4. I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain ( Stripped Back ) ( 04:53 )
5. Mansun’s Only Love Song ( Stripped Back ) ( 04:42 )
6. Dark Mavis ( Stripped Back ) ( 06:55 )
DISC 3 – Blu-ray
1. I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain ( Retold ) ( Dolby Atmos/5.1/Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 04:53 )
2. Disgusting ( Retold ) ( Dolby Atmos/5.1/Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 04:22 )
3. I Can Only Disappoint U ( Retold ) ( Dolby Atmos/5.1/Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 04:15 )
4. Until The Next Life ( Retold ) ( Dolby Atmos/5.1/Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 04:35 )
5. Naked Twister ( Retold ) ( Dolby Atmos/5.1/Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 03:51 )
6. The Chad Who Loved Me ( Retold ) ( Dolby Atmos/5.1/Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 03:45 )
7. Wide Open Space ( Retold ) ( Dolby Atmos/5.1/Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 04:15 )
8. Dark Mavis ( Retold ) ( Dolby Atmos/5.1/Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 06:54 )
9. Comes As No Surprise ( Retold ) ( Dolby Atmos/5.1/Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 03:54 )
10. Mansun’s Only Love Song ( Retold ) ( Dolby Atmos/5.1/Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 05:31 )
11. When The Wind Blows ( Retold ) ( Dolby Atmos/5.1/Hi-Res Stereo ) ( 04:37 )
