'DISGUSTING' is the second single taken from Paul's new album 'Mansun Retold', in which he revisits and reimagines some of the most iconic songs from Mansun's back catalogue, rebuilding them from the ground up. Set for release on 20th February, pre-order via the link in bio.

COMPETITION TIME!! - WIN PAUL’S ACOUSTIC BASS HE USED ON THE ‘MANSUN RETOLD’ ALBUM!! All you have to do to enter the competition to win Paul’s Alvarez AB60CE Acoustic bass guitar worth £500, with a COA is Pre-Order any copy of ‘MANSUN RETOLD’ from Paul’s Official Store . Good luck!

Pre-order the 3-disc book set here. pauldraper.tmstor.es/product/mans...

Paul's 'Mansun Retold' album is available to pre-order now. pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold

Check out my new single ‘I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain’ on Spotify, don’t forget to add it to your playlist. open.spotify.com/track/3uICOB...

Did you submit your vocal for the Dark Mavis choir, here are the people who made the Final Cut. Your name is included on the credits on the 3 disc set of the album. PD #pauldraper #mansunretold #darkmavis #choir

Spent yesterday at Abbey Road Studios doing half speed master of Attack Of The Grey Lantern for release next year, which sounds superb. Here’s some snaps of me at the front door, in Studio 2 where The Beatles recorded their stuff, in the back garden and leaving the building. PD.

Set for release on 20th February, Mansun Retold sees Paul Draper revisit and reimagine some of the most iconic songs from Mansun’s catalogue, rebuilding them from the ground up. Today, he has shared the album’s first single ‘I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain Retold’. pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold

Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order! Click link in Bio! Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order! pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold Available on these formats: Digipack CD Signed Test Pressing Mansun Retold Black T-Shirt See previous post for other formats!

Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order! Click link in Bio! 3-Disc Hardback Book Edition (Dolby Atmos, 5.1 & hi-res stereo) Splatter Vinyl LP 200gm Black Vinyl LP Alternative Cover Digipack CD More on next post!

Mansun Retold - Out 20th February 2026. Click link in bio to pre-order! I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain Disgusting I Can Only Disappoint U Until The Next Life Naked Twister The Chad Who Loved Me Wide Open Space Dark Mavis Comes As No Surprise Mansun’s Only Love Song When The Wind Blows

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The first Test Pressing has arrived for my new album. It’s fully unplugged full band performances of some of my favourite songs I’ve written but can you guess the final name of the album? I’ve scrubbed it out in the photograph! Answers below, you’ll find out very, very soon! PD.

Paul Draper's 'Attack Of The Grey Lantern Live At The Ritz' vinyl, a limited signed quantity, was released 7 years ago, following the start of his acoustic tour with Ben Sink. The rapturous, full-album performance was recorded live at The Ritz, Manchester on 1st March 2018. DMx

8 years ago today, Paul Draper released "Grey House." This Kscope release was pressed on silver 7" vinyl and included a 7" edit of "Who's Wearing The Trousers." It was the fifth single from his debut album, Spooky Action, and peaked at No. 2 on the Official Vinyl Singles Chart. DMx

7 years ago, Paul Draper was interviewed by Guitar Interactive Magazine inside Jimi Hendrix's flat. Paul talked about life post-Mansun and performed "The Chad Who Loved Me" and "Friends Make The Worst Enemies" with his guitarist, Ben Sink. Watch the interview here. DMx youtu.be/ho7JXivDNBE?...

Here's some of the Mansun tattoos that have been sent to us, some great ones here, always an honour to see them. PD

Flashback - Paul and PDub during the making of Spooky Action. DM X #spookyaction #unseenphoto

Here I am during the recording sessions for the unplugged album. I’m playing my Alvarez acoustic bass which sounds beautiful on the album. More details about the album soon! Paul x #newalbum

Paul Draper's debut solo tour kicked off on September 14, 2017, celebrating his first two EPs and debut album, 'Spooky Action'. The tour, which included performances of classic Mansun tracks, was a sell out, and the London show was later released as the live album, 'Live at The Scala'. DMx

Today me and PDub are at Dean Street Studios in Soho mixing the Dolby Atmos mix for my ‘Mansun Unplugged’ album, it’s my first Dolby Atmos mix and it’s sounding great. Will be available on the Deluxe version of the album, Pre Order coming soon! PD

Check out the brand new lyric video for classic Mansun b-side, 'The Greatest Pain'. YouTube.com/watch?v=bM1zx2Rtzn0

8 years ago today, Paul Draper enjoyed chart success with his debut solo album 'Spooky Action'.Tell us your favourite tracks. Look out for Paul's forthcoming new album, 'Mansun Unplugged Volume 1'. Sign up to the mailing list today! pauldraperofficial.com DMx

Vocal session at The Loft studios for ‘Until The Next Life’ for the upcoming ‘Mansun Unplugged Volume 1’ album. For studio buffs I recorded all my lead vocals through an Abbey Road REDD valve mic and mic pre through an Abbey Road RS124 compressor PD #mansununpluggedvolumeone #newalbum

Today marks the 8th Anniversary when NME premiered Paul Draper's music video for 'Things People Want'. The animated video was created by Dan W Jacobs and was released in the exciting run-up to Paul's debut solo album, Spooky Action. DMx #thingspeoplewant #spookyaction

We are sending the album off for mastering today, so I’m enjoying a nice cappuccino outside The Loft Studios, to celebrate the wrapping up of ‘Mansun Unplugged’. PD #mansununplugged

Here I am while recording the solo for Wide Open Space for the upcoming ‘Mansun Unplugged’ album. I’m using P Dub’s Epiphone Hummingbird through an Abbey Road REDD valve mic. PD #newalbum #unplugged

I was up with Townsends, who run our online stores this week, signing albums and book sets for people who’ve ordered them. Next time I go back I’ll be signing my new album, ‘Mansun Unplugged’, in much larger quantities! PD

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Mixing the last track for the unplugged album, and then we are finished! PD x #pauldraperunpluggedalbum #newmusic

Nine years ago today, Paul Draper returned with EP ONE, his first release by independent label Kscope. Featuring lead single 'Feeling My Heart Run Slow', EP ONE came with a collection of new songs, 'No Ideas' a collaboration with Steven Wilson and 'The Silence is Deafening. #kscopemusic #epone

SIGNED LIMITED EDITION 'SPOOKY ACTION' CLEAR HEAVYWEIGHT VINYL. This beautiful 2017 double 180gram clear vinyl in a gatefold sleeve will be signed by Paul. We have a very limited number of these available so order now from the Official Store. pauldraper.tmstor.es/product/spoo...

One of the last touches to put in on the Unplugged album, an updated snippet of the fan choir! Did you submit a vocal? Can you hear yourself? If you made the cut you’ll get a credit on the record! PD.

In April 2016, Feeling My Heart Run Slow was released as a limited edition 7" vinyl on Too Pure records to celebrate their 100th release. This two track vinyl also featured 'No Ideas', an impressive collaboration with Steven Wilson. DMx open.spotify.com/artist/3dIKM...

Today we are putting the fan choir into Dark Mavis for the Mansun Unplugged album. PD

Jealousy Is A Powerful Emotion EP was released digitally with a lyric video this day in 2018. Tracklisting included a single edit, acoustic versions of 'Jealousy', Things People Want and the Public Service Broadcasting remix of Friends Make The Worst Enemies. open.spotify.com/album/6rDUwJ...

Everyone Becomes A Problem Eventually digital EP. Released through #kscopemusic 8th March 2022. #cultleadertactics #digitalep

Recording the string quartet for the 'Unplugged' album today!

Mansun on Top Of The Pops! Tune in to BBC4 tonight at 7:35pm to catch Top Of The Pops 2 from 1997, where Mansun will be performing Taxloss in the TOTP studio. DMx

Here is a clip of Julian Fenton (ex Mansun) rehearsing drums for Paul’s upcoming Unplugged album. Julian is playing his vintage Ludwig kit, can you guess which song he’s playing. Answers below!

Cult Leader Tactics. Today marks the 3rd anniversary of Paul Draper's second solo album 'Cult Leader Tactics', which entered the UK Album Chart at No.22 with guest appearances by Steven Wilson, "Gam" Rendle Traynor and a 288 strong fan based 'CLT Lockdown Choir'. pauldraper.tmstor.es DMx

Signed Little Kix vinyl This month, we have a limited number of the beautiful 180g translucent Little Kix vinyl, signed by Paul Draper. Little Kix is Mansun's third studio album and includes the Top Ten hit 'I Can Only Disappoint U'. Order now from the Official Store pauldraper.tmstor.es DMx

Here is me with my Gibson J45, this will be my main guitar on the Unplugged album. PD.

Here is the Alvarez Acoustic bass I have used on the upcoming Unplugged album. This was the best sounding bass in comparisons we made before starting the album. PD.

A Gibson J45 is the main acoustic guitar I’m using on the upcoming ‘Unplugged’ album. In the background you can just see the black Auden 12 string guitar also being used on the album. I’ll post more pics of the instruments being used over the next few weeks. PD #acoustic #unplugged #guitars

Head over to my website to read my new year message to you which also includes some insights into my upcoming album. While you are there, perhaps sign up to the mailing list for exclusive news, merch, tour info and more. Happy New Year! pauldraperofficial.com

Cult Leader Tactics picture disc released today, 2022. #cultleadertactics #dirtytrix #kscopemusic pauldraper.tmstor.es

EP TWO 8th Anniversary. Friends Make The Worst Enemies #pauldraperofficial #friendsmaketheworstenemies #kscopemusic #spookyaction

Aberdeen 2018. Who was there? @acoustictour @mansunofficial.bsky.social