Loco - Fun Lovin' Criminals

Advantages: Easy to listen to even for non-flc fans
Disadvantages: Comes with a Parental Warning for some bad langauge

...first single from the album) Loco then smoothly chills things out and gets you back on steady ground. A bit of a theme song - expect it to be everywhere sooner or later. The Biz opens with what I can only describe as slurry rap (sounds a bit like it was recorded following Huey doing some wine tasting for his column in 'Mondo'). If you heard this song live on TFI you already know what to expect - however the album version definitely has a rougher ...
...Huey sings, “nothings for free”. Run Daddy Run sounds typically FLC (if there is such a thing) with lyrics along the lines of "you got a spliff in your mouth, you gotta light it up" and includes a nice bit of scratching half way through. Things then get really laid back with Huey just Half A Block away from salvation/redemption and he'll "be damned if he can make it that far" - a nice tune for smoking! Swashbucklin' In Brooklyn livens things up and ... Read review

Advantages: A new sound
Disadvantages: One bad track

...Anyway, before I deal with Loco a brief history of the Fun Lovin’ Criminals for those unfamiliar with their music. The first album, Come Find Yourself is best described as Gangster Rock, mixing hip-hop, lounge, rap and rock. The album spawned the hits “Scooby Snacks”, “The Fun Lovin’ Criminal” and “The King of New York”. Their second album, 100% Colombian altered the mix by removing most of the rock ...
...Come Find Yourself we have Loco continuing the development of the band in a fairly logical direction. The main ingredient to the sound remains the same as 100% Colombian, however it’s lounge with a very sharp twist. There are lots of strange lilting melodies floating round the songs, it sounds like FLC have been listening to Beck, and maybe even Eden’s Plot (www.mp3.com/edensplot). Rock also makes a mild comeback, especially on the first ... Read review

Advantages: Well produced, broad range of styles
Disadvantages: UK CD prices

...into Impulse Records and found Loco for £12.99 When I got home, it was time to listen to Chris Moyles, so the album went on the back burner a bit... then before I knew it, the football was on... But eventually I was surfing the .net and listening to FLC's latest album Loco. I was pleasantly surprised... The FLC sound has slightly changed, there is an eclectic mix of styles and flavours on the album - almost as much as there are on Wyclef's latest ... Read review

Advantages: Laid back listening
Disadvantages: I borrowed it from a friend, because I was just interested. I wouldn't but it although it is good. I'm not really into this music.

Never before has a collection of plastic gangsters come across as laid back people more interested in chilling than robbing banks! And thankfully the Fun Lovin Criminals have allowed us into this lounging vibe that is simply irresistable to the ears. After the mixed reviews of their last album, the FLC's have reverted back to the coolness they bathed in on previous albums and have reproduced their unique brand of funky jazz rap. But first of all ...
...The Bums Go, before you can sit back and return to the more relaxed sounds of the real deal FLC. And they do not disappoint with tracks such as the lounging Loco, the comical rhymes that make-up Bump, the scratchy guitars and latin beats of Underground and gangster fantasies of There Was A Time. Huey and the lads really are back on form and this collection of cool, chilled out tunes just makes for great fun and excellent listening. ... Read review

Advantages: Range of styles
Disadvantages: Some weak links

...broaden their repertoire and in some cases this has worked but the opening track suggests to me that they should stick to what we know and love! Loco is the Fun Lovin Criminals' third real album and certainly not the best one they have produced but still a reasonable album. ... Read review

Advantages: good mixture of songs
Disadvantages: as always you get some really bad tracks but they all seem to be on one cd so you can just avoid it

...of Stereophonics - Mr writer Coldplay - dont panic Texas - inner smile Feeder - buck rogers Papa Roach - last resort Planet Funk - chase the sun Safri Duo - played a live Dario G - dream to me Jakatta - american dream Sopnique - I put a spell on you Mya - case of the ex Chante Moore - straight up Joe - strutter Architechs - show me the money DJ Luck & MC Neat - piano loco Fun lovin criminals - loco Overall on this cd there is something for everyone. As usual there is a mixture of good and bad songs on there but enough good to keep you occupied. Priced at £14.99 for a cd and £10.99 for a tape this is great value for money.... Read review

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Advantages: Great selection of hits, website dedicated to the CD
Disadvantages: Some bad tunes,

...- Melanie B 15. Case Of The Ex - Mya 16. Straight Up - Chante Moore 17. Stutter - Joe 18. Show Me The Money - Architechs 19. Piano Loco - Dj Luck & Mc Neat 20. Loco - Fun Lovin' Criminals Overall, Now 48 will make a great gift for someone whoose is in to all styles of music. For a sample of the tracks on the album visit www.now48.com... Read review

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Advantages: Value for money, wide selection of tracks,
Disadvantages: You might not like all the artists

...to Me 12. Jakatta - American Dream 13. Sonique - I Put a Spell On You 14. Melanie B - Feels So Good 15. Mya - Case Of The Ex 16. Chante Moore - Straight Up 17. Joe - Stutter 18. Architechs - Show Me the Money 19. DJ Luck & MC Neat - Piano Loco 20. Fun Lovin' Criminals - Loco There are several tracks which are in the current Top 20 and more than a few have been recent number ones. The album is pre-dominantly pop although there are a few rock, rap, soul tracks to add a little variety. It is an advantage to buy a compilation album, especially with pop, because quite often when you buy an album by a solo artist/band, it is not unusual to only like one or two tracks. If the band is new,the chances are they won't even be around the next year. Now 48 is a great CD to sing along to and have a jig about. It really raises... Read review

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