In Search of Manny

Template:Use mdy dates Template:Music ratings 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