Mansun were formed in chester in 1995 by vocalist/ rhythm guitarist Paul Draper, lead guitarist/ backing vocalist Dominic Chad, bassist Stove King and drummer Andie Rathbone. They were known for regularly changing their sound (and attire), often between each EP release - liberally mixing beatrock, prog, psychedelia, pop and 80s noir influences - along with being a fearsome live act who drastically rearranged their songs for the stage. They came to prominence in the mid-nineties British indie/ guitar-rock resurgence, despite pursuing their own path away from any of the emerging scenes. Their first album Attack of the Grey Lantern could easily have been lost amidst the wave of new music in the British (britpop) scene at that time if it had not been for the majestic Wide Open Space. The single charted at number 15 in the UK. The album then went on to reach no. 1 in the UK charts. Many of the tracks from the album and the associated EP's formed part of a grand concept piece. The band created a twisted town inhabited by bizarre characters such as "Dark Mavis", "
Álbumes
1 | Wide Open Space | Attack of the Grey Lantern |
2 | She Makes My Nose Bleed | Attack of the Grey Lantern |
3 | I Can Only Disappoint U | I Can Only Disappoint U |
4 | Legacy | Six |
5 | Wide Open Space (Perfecto Mix) | Visions Of Ibiza |