In Search Of... is the debut album released by N*E*R*D. The group originally released it in Europe in 2001, where Kelis' Neptunes-produced album, 'Wanderland', was better received. Similarly to Kelis' early work, the original version of "In Search Of..." juxtaposes hip-hop and rock influences and styles.
In 2002, the album was re-released worldwide with the electronic production backing replaced by backing provided by '60s-style 'power pop' band Spymob, giving the album more of a rock sound. The skits and the intro were also dropped, significantly shortening the play length.
In Search Of.. is the third studio release from Fu Manchu, a Southern Californian stoner rock band. Released in 1996 on Mammoth Records. This was the last album with Ruben Romano and Eddie Glass. Shortly after its release, they left to form the band Nebula (band).
Of all their albums, In Search Of.. is their best example of hardcore stoner. True FU fans consider this piece a "Must Have". More recent albums have traded in this album's heavy guitar tone for a lighter, but still raw and forceful sound.
