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In Search of Manny
EP by Luscious Jackson
Released	1992
Genre	Alternative rock alternative hip hop
Length	24:00
Label	Grand Royal
Luscious Jackson chronology
In Search of Manny (1992) Natural Ingredients (1994)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Chicago Tribune
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Entertainment Weekly	C
MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide
Spin Alternative Record Guide	8/10
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In Search of Manny is the debut extended play by American alternative rock band Luscious Jackson. The EP was released in 1992 on Grand Royal. It is essentially the band's demo tape, released after Mike D of Beastie Boys heard a copy. It was the label's first release.

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.

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." The Spin Alternative Record Guide called the songs "sweet and sleazy, irradiated by Cunniff's honeyed vocals and Glaser's glacial sass."

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. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "In Search of Manny – Luscious Jackson". AllMusic. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
2. McCormick, Moira (January 20, 1994). "Luscious Jackson: In Search of Manny (Grand Royal)". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
3. ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. pp. 376–377.
4. Ali, Lorraine (April 23, 1993). "In Search of Manny". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
5. ^ MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1999. p. 699.
6. Sarig, Roni (2004). "Luscious Jackson". In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). Simon & Schuster. pp. 501–02. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
7. ^ Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. 1995. p. 234.
8. Morrison, Dave. "Luscious Jackson: In Search of Manny > Review".
9. "Luscious Jackson | Biography & History". AllMusic.
10. Nelson, Havelock (July 16, 1994). "Capitol Lets Luscious Jackson Go With Its 'Natural Vibes'". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. – via Google Books.
11. Crain, Zac (October 14, 1999). "Luscious Jackson Ben Lee". Dallas Observer.
12. Robbins, Ira. "Luscious Jackson". Trouser Press. Retrieved 27 February 2021.

• Luscious Jackson albums
• 1992 debut EPs
• Grand Royal EPs