In Search of Manny

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

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

;Luscious Jackson

Kate Schellenbach – drums
Vivian Trimble – keyboards
Gabrielle Glaser – performer ; guitar
Jill Cunniff – performer ; bass guitar

;Additional musicians

Danny Millings – extra voice
Frankie Calalucci – extra voice

;Technical

Jill Cunniff – arranger
Gabrielle Glaser – arranger
Tony Mangurian – engineer
Noah Evans – engineer
Estelle Glaser – front photos
Rhana Harris – back photos
George Sewell – logo, graffiti
Simon Curtis – layout
Tom Baker – mastering