In Search of Manny
1992 EP by Luscious Jackson
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In Search of Manny is the debut extended play by American alternative rock band Luscious Jackson.[9] The EP was released in 1992 on Grand Royal.[10] It is essentially the band's demo tape, released after Mike D of Beastie Boys heard a copy.[3] It was the label's first release.[11]
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| Released | 1992 | |||
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| Length | 24:00 | |||
| Label | Grand Royal | |||
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Recording
The majority of the album was recorded by Jill Cunniff and Gabrielle Glaser, with Vivian Trimble and Kate Schellenbach appearing on only two tracks.[12]
Critical reception
MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide wrote that the EP "blends girl group pop, hip-hop rhythms, and smooth urban attitude into a unique stew."[5] The Spin Alternative Record Guide called the songs "sweet and sleazy, irradiated by Cunniff's honeyed vocals and Glaser's glacial sass."[7]
Track listing
- Let Yourself Get Down – 3:39
- Life of Leisure – 5:11
- Daughters of the Kaos – 3:47
- Keep On Rockin' It – 3:39
- She Be Wantin' It More – 2:52
- Bam-Bam – 2:21
- Satellite – 2:49
Personnel
- Luscious Jackson
- Kate Schellenbach – drums (tracks 6–7)
- Vivian Trimble – keyboards (tracks 6–7)
- Gabrielle Glaser – performer (tracks 1–5); guitar (tracks 6–7)
- Jill Cunniff – performer (tracks 1–5); bass guitar (tracks 6–7)
- Additional musicians
- Danny Millings – extra voice (track 2)
- Frankie Calalucci – extra voice (track 1)
- Technical
- Jill Cunniff – arranger
- Gabrielle Glaser – arranger
- Tony Mangurian – engineer (tracks 1–5)
- Noah Evans – engineer (tracks 6–7)
- Estelle Glaser – front photos
- Rhana Harris – back photos
- George Sewell – logo, graffiti
- Simon Curtis – layout
- Tom Baker – mastering