In Search of Manny
| 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 Mannyis the debutextended playby Americanalternative rockbandLuscious Jackson.[9]The EP was released in 1992 onGrand Royal.[10]It is essentially the band's demo tape, released afterMike DofBeastie Boysheard a copy.[3]It was the label's first release.[11]
Recording
[edit]The majority of the album was recorded byJill Cunniffand Gabrielle Glaser, withVivian TrimbleandKate Schellenbachappearing on only two tracks.[12]
Critical reception
[edit]MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guidewrote that the EP "blends girl group pop, hip-hop rhythms, and smooth urban attitude into a unique stew."[5]TheSpin Alternative Record Guidecalled 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.RetrievedMay 27,2018.
- ^McCormick, Moira (January 20, 1994)."Luscious Jackson: In Search of Manny (Grand Royal)".Chicago Tribune.RetrievedMay 27,2018.
- ^abLarkin, Colin (2006).The Encyclopedia of Popular Music.Vol. 5. MUZE. pp. 376–377.
- ^Ali, Lorraine(April 23, 1993)."In Search of Manny".Entertainment Weekly.RetrievedMay 27,2018.
- ^abMusicHound 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.ISBN0-7432-0169-8.
- ^abSpin 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.Retrieved27 February2021.
