The Fun Lovin' Criminals are an 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 deal with everyday life in New York: drugs, organized crime and politics.

Although never very popular in their own country, the band has gained a considerable following internationally, notably in northwest Europe.

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"), and 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.

Albums and other projects

Come Find Yourself, the band's first album, was released in 1995, and contained the small 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 most recent album, Welcome to Poppy's was released in 2003 and had a more upbeat, more rock-influenced sound. They are currently working on a new album and a sequel to their 2000 Maui Film Festival debut, Maui Homicide 2000.

External link

• Official FLC homepage