Mansun Retold by Paul Draper

MANSUN FRONTMAN PAUL DRAPER RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM MANSUN RETOLD



With Mansun Retold, Paul Draper tears open the pages of his own history, revisiting some of the most powerful songs from Mansun’s catalogue and rebuilding them from the ground up. Recorded at The Loft Studios in Surrey, Mansun Retold was co-produced with Paul “PDub” Walton (The Cure, U2, Björk, Massive Attack, Oasis) and features a string quartet led and arranged by Audrey Riley (Muse, Coldplay, Nick Cave) with drums from Julian Fenton, Mansun’s own drummer during their early days. Draper handles acoustic bass, acoustic lead and rhythm guitar, and piano – his instantly recognisable songwriting retold for the modern day.

From the eerie calm of “Dark Mavis” to the brutal honesty of “I Can Only Disappoint U”, Draper approaches the 11 songs of Mansun Retold like unfinished business that meant one thing then, and another entirely now. Mixed in Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround, Mansun Retold is Draper’s most sonically ambitious solo project to date. The Deluxe Edition also features exclusive “stripped back” versions of the songs.

“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 and reimagined in a more mature way for a new audience as well as existing fans.” – Paul Draper

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, and Little Kix - works that built a loyal and enduring cult following with Draper at the heart of the chaos. Nearly three decades later, he’s revisiting that world and 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.