Kleptomania is the fourth album by English rock group Mansun, released in September 2004 following the bands split. The first CD features the material that was set to feature on the band's next album, which was originally going to be self titled and the other 2 CDs feature EP tracks, outtakes and demos.
The band split during the final recording session for the album, leaving some unfinished tracks which weren't included on Kleptomania. The full r...
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Kleptomania is the fourth album by English rock group Mansun, released in September 2004 following the bands split. The first CD features the material that was set to feature on the band's next album, which was originally going to be self titled and the other 2 CDs feature EP tracks, outtakes and demos.
The band split during the final recording session for the album, leaving some unfinished tracks which weren't included on Kleptomania. The full reasons for the split have never been made public, but in a press release Draper stated that the band had simply "grown apart".
The reasons behind the title are ambiguous, as there are a number of rumours concerning the departure of bassist and founding member Stove King, and the band's relationship and contractual obligations with their record company, Parlophone.
EMI had originally not intended to release the material, until an online petition which gained over 4000 signatues demonstrated that there was demand. Draper was not in a positive...
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