Name: Cult Leader Tactics
Brand: Paul Draper

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

KSCOPE1050

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Colour

Green

Colour details

Green Vinyl

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Discogs ID

[r21953497]

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-02-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

RTUK

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

0802644805016

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes / Signed copies: No / green

KSCOPE1022

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Black

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802644802213

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Paul Draper

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

KSCOPE

Paul Draper is a talented vocalist, guitar player, and songwriter known for his work with the band Mansun. In addition to his musical abilities, he is also a skilled sound engineer and producer. He owns his own record label and has released two EPs in 2016. His debut solo album was released in 2017.
With influences ranging from Suede to Manic Street Preachers, Paul Draper's music captures the essence of Britpop and alternative rock. Fans of Bernard Butler, Longpigs, and The Bluetones will find something to love in his unique sound.
As an artist who wears many hats, Paul Draper continues to impress with his versatility and passion for creating exceptional music. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his work, you won't be disappointed by what this multi-talented musician has to offer.

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

Former Mansun frontman, Paul Draper, returns with a collection of his finest songwriting since the bands' imperial phase. Cult Leader Tactics is a self-help manual on how to become a complete cult in the music industry and is his first solo album since 2017's much-lauded Spooky Action.

Cult Leader Tactics offers a satirical analysis of the self-help manual genre. A guide on how you can get to the top of your chosen profession, or ahead in life and in affairs of the heart, by acting in a Machiavellian manner, employing dirty tricks or Cult Leader Tactics to achieve your life goals. After experiencing these types of human behaviours and themes, the album arrives at the conclusion that the only true answer in life is love.

Paul plays most of the instruments on the album, including lead vocals, guitar and various Moogs and synthesisers. An album produced with long-time collaborator and acclaimed producer Paul 'P-Dub' Walton (Massive Attack, The Cure, Bjork) at Loft Studios, it also includes guest appearances from Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson and Gam of the band Sweat as well as featuring a 288-person C.L.T. Lockdown Choir. 

Cult Leader Tactics offers a selection of Paul's most focused and ambitious work so far, a brilliantly dark commentary on an industry he is all too aware of.

Cult Leader Tactics

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