100% Colombian

With their sophomore release, 100% COLOMBIAN, Fun Lovin' Criminals leave behind the Tarantino-esque sounds of their debut release for a more harmonious, soulful, Superfly-vibe that sounds like a '70s movie soundtrack. Always groovy, the album shines with funky, yet mellow musical textures, while continuing to have the humorous feel that defines the Fun Lovin' Criminals. Check out the fun-filled "Big Night Out", the guitar riffs of "Korean Bodega" and the ode to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, "Southside".

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With their sophomore release, 100% COLOMBIAN, Fun Lovin' Criminals leave behind the Tarantino-esque sounds of their debut release for a more harmonious, soulful, Superfly-vibe that sounds like a '70s movie soundtrack. Always groovy, the album shines with funky, yet mellow musical textures, while continuing to have the humorous feel that defines the Fun Lovin' Criminals. Check out the fun-filled "Big Night Out", the guitar riffs of "Korean Bodega" and the ode to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, "Southside".
Filled with clever, witty lyrics, 100% COLOMBIAN is also packed with cool '70s vintage keyboards and the edge that Criminal fans have come to enjoy. A track that deserves more than your average attention is "Love Unlimited", the group's tribute to super-soul singer Barry White. Other songs that stand out are "Back On The Block", "10th Street" and the slow, laid-back "We Are All Very Worried About You". Though different from their previous album, 100% COLOMBIAN does not disappoint.

Rolling Stone (2/4/99, p.59-60)
- "...Subtle it's not, but the Criminals' obviousness is part of their sleazy charm..."

CMJ (1/25/99, p.26)
- "...a more soulful and overall mellower endeavor, FLC's second platter smoothes over its rough-edges by encompassing rumbling hand-jive, jazz-rock, hollowed-out NYC punk, free-flowing vintage R&B and the finger-lickin' blues power of B.B. King..."