"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

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

Mansun Dominic Chad – lead guitar, backing vocals Paul Draper – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Andie Rathbone – drums Stove – bassProduction 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 Chart27
Scottish Singles Chart29