Six

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"Six" is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The song was written by band-leader Paul Draper. It was recorded and produced by Paul Draper and Mark 'Spike' Stent with additional production by Mike Hunter during sessions for the group's second studio album. The song was re-recorded with New York producer Arthur Baker in a simpler arrangement produced and mixed by Baker and released as the fourth and final single in early 1999 from the group's second album, Six. The Baker version charted better than its predecessor in the typically quiet post-Christmas singles market returning the group to the top twenty in the UK peaking at #16. The single version of "Six" has none of the experimental rock sound that is representative of the parent album as a whole. In the US, Baker's single version appears in place of the album version on Epic Records' truncated version of Six. The music video for "Six" was directed by Grant Gee. 


Year:
1999
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And you see, I kind of shivered to conformity  Did you see the way I cowered to authority  You see, my life, it's a series of compromises anyway  It's a sham, and I'm conditioned to accept it all, you see  (More) than I had before  (More) than I've presently got  (More) than I'll ever use up  (More) than I really need  (More) than I had before  (More) than I could possibly spend  (More) than I'll ever use up  (More) than I really need  It's more than I can spare  My religion is caged  Safe from progress, purgatory I know  How does this affect me  Emotionally affect me  Will they let me go  Will they let me go  Will they let me go  Equilibrium imbalanced again  I feel no pain  I feel no...  I feel no pain  The Jabberwocky haunts me, in my memory it's caged  I feel no pain (I feel no pain)  I feel no... (I feel no...)  I feel no pain (I feel no...)  But if you punched me in the stomach then I'd feel it again  Life is a compromise anyway  Life is a compromise anyway  Life, it's a compromise anyway  Life, it's a compromise anyway  And it's a sham, and I'll accept it all  And you see, I kind of shivered to conformity  Did you see the way I cowered to authority  You see, and my life, it's a series of compromises anyway  It's a sham, and I'm conditioned to accept it all, you see

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Mansun

Mansun were an English alternative rock band formed in Chester in 1995. The band comprised vocalist/rhythm guitarist Paul Draper, bassist Stove King, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dominic Chad, and drummer Andie Rathbone. more »

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Written by: PAUL EDWARD DRAPER

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Release Details
"Six" is a song by British alternative rock band Mansun. Released in 1998 from their second studio album of the same name, "Six."
Songwriting
Elements of progressive rock can be found in the song as it was inspired by the works of progressive rock bands such as Genesis and Marillion.
Song Structure
It is known for its complex structure. The song doesn't follow the usual verse-chorus pattern of most pop songs.
Album Success
The album "Six," from which the song was taken, peaked at number 6 in the UK Albums Chart, showing commercial success.
Concept Album
"Six" is part of a concept album, which is characterized by themed, interconnected songs that tell a larger narrative.
Collaborations
"Six" includes a spoken-word piece by Tom Baker, best known as the fourth incarnation of The Doctor in the long-running science fiction series Doctor Who.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Six" are complex and multi-layered, with the song exploring topics such as disillusionment and inner turmoil.
Sound
The song has a unique sound, blending elements of rock, pop, and psychedelia.
Critical Reception
Despite its unconventional structure and length, "Six" received positive reviews from critics who praised its originality and depth.
Legacy
With its challenging structure and lyrics, "Six" has become one of Mansun's most enduring songs.
Live Performances
"Six" was often played at Mansun concerts and was a fan-favorite, underscoring its popularity.
Song Length
"Six" is notably long, running for nearly eight minutes. This makes it one of the longest songs on the album.

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