| In Search of Manny | ||||
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| Released | 1992 | |||
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| Length | 24:00 | |||
| Label | Grand Royal | |||
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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 Grand Royal heard a copy.[3] It was the label's first release.[11]
Recording[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "In Search of Manny – Luscious Jackson". AllMusic. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ McCormick, Moira (January 20, 1994). "Luscious Jackson: In Search of Manny (Grand Royal)". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. pp. 376–377.
- ^ Ali, Lorraine (April 23, 1993). "In Search of Manny". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ a b MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1999. p. 699.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. 1995. p. 234.
- ^ Morrison, Dave. "Luscious Jackson: In Search of Manny > Review".
- ^ "Luscious Jackson | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ Nelson, Havelock (July 16, 1994). "Capitol Lets Luscious Jackson Go With Its 'Natural Vibes'". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. – via Google Books.
- ^ Crain, Zac (October 14, 1999). "Luscious Jackson Ben Lee". Dallas Observer.
- ^ Robbins, Ira. "Luscious Jackson". Trouser Press. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
