Fun Lovin' Criminals
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The Fun Lovin' Criminals are an alternative rap / alternative rock band from New York City, United States. Their music is a blend of many styles, most notably hip hop, rock and blues, and their songs often deal with everyday life in New York and most big cities: organized crime, drugs, violence, poverty, and politics. They have also been known to occasionally mention existentialist themes in some of their songs. They are best known for their hit "Scooby Snacks", which featured samples from films by Quentin Tarantino.
In their native US, they have somewhat of a cult following. However, the band gained a considerably large following internationally, notably in northwest Europe, especially around the release of their first two albums in the late nineties.
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[edit] Line-up
The band was formed in 1993 by Hugh Morgan ("Huey", vocals, guitar), Brian Leiser ("Fast", keyboards, bass, trumpet, harmonica) and Steve Borovini ("O", drums).
In 1999, Borovini left the band (after he, in the words of Huey: "went a little crazy and departed to Peru") - finding later success with Needledrop and CC JONES. He was replaced by Maxwell Jayson ("Mackie"). Mackie was then later replaced in 2003 by Mark (aka "Frank" or "The Rhythm Master") from Leicester, UK, who had previously worked with the band as Mackie's technician.
[edit] Albums and other projects
Come Find Yourself, the band's first album, was released in 1995, and contained the hit "Scooby Snacks", which contained samples of movies by Quentin Tarantino.
100% Colombian, released in 1998, contained slightly less rock influences. Singles included "Love Unlimited" (a tribute to Barry White) and "Big Night Out".
The 1999 album Mimosa mostly contained covers and different versions of earlier released tracks, but the 2001 Loco contained all new songs, including the hit single "Loco", and a more relaxed sound.
Their next album, Welcome to Poppy's was released in 2003 and had a more upbeat, more rock-influenced sound. They are currently working on a sequel to Maui Homicide 2000, a short film intended for the 2000 Maui Film Festival but banned for its gritty and shocking content.
The album Livin' In The City was released in 2005 and contained the single "Mi Corazon".
Huey wrote a regular wine column for the British magazine Mondo from 1999 to 2000.
Huey appeared as guest presenter on UK comedy music panel show Never Mind The Buzzcocks on 17th April 2006.
The Fun Lovin' Criminals appearead as the headline-act at the 'May Ball' party at the University of Derby on 12th May, 2006, and at the University of Hull 'End of Year Ball' the following day.
The group went on tour in October 2006 playing a few DJ Sets across the UK and Europe
Both Huey & drummer Frank apear in Brit Flick Clubbing to Death due for release in 2007.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 1995 Come Find Yourself #144 US (1996 release), #7 UK (1996 release)
- 1998 100% Colombian #3 UK
- 1999 Mimosa #37 UK
- 2001 Loco #5 UK
- 2002 Bag Of Hits #11 UK
- 2003 Welcome To Poppy's #20 UK
- 2005 Livin' In The City #57 UK
[edit] Singles/EPs
From Come Find Yourself:
- 1996 "The Grave And The Constant EP" #72 UK
- 1996 "Scooby Snacks" #22 UK
- 1996 "The Fun Lovin' Criminal" #26 UK
- 1997 "King Of New York" #28 UK
From Mimosa/Come Find Yourself:
- 1997 "I'm Not In Love"/"Scooby Snacks" #12 UK
From 100% Colombian:
- 1998 "Love Unlimited" #18 UK
- 1998 "Big Night Out" #29 UK
- 1999 "Korean Bodega" #15 UK
From Loco:
- 2001 "Loco" #5 UK
- 2001 "Bump"/"Run Daddy Run" #50 UK
From Welcome To Poppy's:
- 2003 "Too Hot" #61 UK
From Livin' In The City:
- 2005 "Mi Corazon"
[edit] External links
- Official FLC homepage
- DiFontaine.net - The FUN LOVIN' CRIMINALS Fansite - The most notable FLC fansite, featuring discussion forums, lyrics, tour dates and much more.
