EP Two, Paul Draper’s follow-up solo EP, was released on 25 November 2016 through Kscope Records, building on the momentum of his debut EP One earlier that year and marking his continued re-emergence after a 12-year hiatus from music following Mansun’s 2003 split and their 2004 compilation Kleptomania. As a precursor to his full-length debut Spooky Action, the EP delves deeper into personal introspection, with lyrics addressing themes of betrayal in friendships, unspoken resentments, and the pain of waiting in limbo, reflections drawn from Draper’s post-Mansun struggles, including the band’s internal conflicts and his own period of isolation.

Critically, EP Two received positive notices for its emotional rawness and melodic hooks, with Prog Magazine praising its “darkly compelling narrative” and Louder Sound noting how it “teases the progressive ambition of what’s to come.” It bolstered anticipation for Spooky Action, contributing to Draper’s growing solo fanbase. Several tracks from EP Two later appeared in live sets during Draper’s 2017 UK tour, with remixes (like a Public Service Broadcasting version of the title track) released separately.