Perfect (Mannequin Pussy EP) explained

Perfect
Type:	EP
Artist:	Mannequin Pussy
Cover:	Perfect (Mannequin Pussy EP).jpg
Released:	May 21, 2021
Recorded:	August 2020–February 2021
Prev Title:	Patience
Prev Year:	2019
Next Title:	I Got Heaven
Next Year:	2024

Perfect is the second EP by punk rock trio Mannequin Pussy, released through Epitaph Records in May 2021. It sees Will Yip returning as producer and engineer after working on their 2019 album Patience.

Composition

Perfect sees the trio working in "swooning" balladry, "glistening" pop rock and "scathing" punk rock.^[1] It also works in pop-punk like that on Patience.^[2]

Critical reception

Perfect received acclaim from music critics. On Metacritic, it holds a score of 80 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews", based on six reviews.

Personnel

All credits adapted from the EP's Bandcamp page.^[3]

Mannequin Pussy

• Marisa "Missy" Dabice – vocals, guitars (rhythm and lead), synths
• Kaleen Reading – drums and percussion
• Colins "Bear" Regisford – bass, vocals
• Thanasi Paul – guitar (rhythm and lead), piano

Additional musicians

• Desiree Dabice – harmonies
• Will Yip – drum production

Technical

• Will Yip – engineering, production
• Grave Goods – additional production, sounds

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mannequin Pussy, 'Perfect' EP:Album ReviewSPIN. Grant Sharples. May 20, 2021. Spin. September 11, 2021.
2. Web site: Album Review: Mannequin Pussy - Perfect EP. Tim Sentz. May 20, 2021. Beats Per Minute. September 11, 2021.
3. Web site: Perfect by MANNEQUIN PUSSY. September 11, 2021.