In Search of Manny
ep
ArtistLuscious Jackson
CoverInSearchOfManny.jpg
Released1992
GenreAlternative rock · alternative hip hop
Length24:00
LabelGrand Royal
Next year1994

In Search of Manny is the debut extended play by American alternative rock band Luscious Jackson.[1] The EP was released in 1992 on Grand Royal.[2] 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.[4]

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.[5]

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."[6] 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

  1. Let Yourself Get Down – 3:39
  2. Life of Leisure – 5:11
  3. Daughters of the Kaos – 3:47
  4. Keep On Rockin' It – 3:39
  5. She Be Wantin' It More – 2:52
  6. Bam-Bam – 2:21
  7. 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

References

  1. ^ "Luscious Jackson | Biography & History". AllMusic
  2. ^ Nelson, Havelock (July 16, 1994). "Capitol Lets Luscious Jackson Go With Its 'Natural Vibes'". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. pp. 376–377.
  4. ^ Crain, Zac (October 14, 1999). "Luscious Jackson Ben Lee". Dallas Observer
  5. ^ Robbins, Ira. "Luscious Jackson". Trouser Press. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  6. ^ MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1999. p. 699.
  7. ^ Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. 1995. p. 234.