2006 TBC: SCARFACE: THE VIDEOGAME

2006 TBC: MAUI HOMICIDE 2 (MOVIE)

TBC: HEADRUSH ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (ALBUM)

TBC: LIVE IN DUBLIN (ALBUM/DVD)

BEAUTIFUL (SINGLE) - Released: 16th February 2004

HEADRUSH: (CINEMA) - Released: 24th June 2005 (Ireland)

MI CORAZON: (SINGLE) - Released: 15th August 2005

LIVIN' IN THE CITY: (ALBUM) - Released: 22nd August 2005

22/02/06

I've now added some live videos from the Brixton Academy gig in 2001 + the promo for "Bump" to the Downloads page.

(18:09, AW)

20/02/06

Yes I know, its been over 5 months since my last update but hopefully this one will make up for it. First off, congrats to the guys on their last tour. I was at the London Forum gig and it rocked beyond all recognition. Make sure you swing by the Official Site for a selection of choice live cuts from the 2005 tour.

Meanwhile, I've added two complete live sets (22 tracks in total) to the Downloads page, from 1998 and 2001 respectively. I'm also working on getting some of the FLC stuff I have on video up onto the site. I'll let you know if and when this happens.

Some of you may be wondering what the hell happened to the film Oh Marbella that FLC scored a couple of years back. Well, as far as I'm aware of, none of the material that FLC recorded for the soundtrack has made its way onto the finished version that is currently out on dvd in Germany. I ordered a copy and their music is conspicuously absent from the film, with the exception of "Loco" - which for some reason plays in the background of one of the film's scenes. I'm thinking that this is probably because the film didn't end up getting a wide cinema release and so the guys have decided to hold back the material for use at a later date.

P.S. I'll be revamping the entire site when I have time in the summer and updating all the relevant sections.

Finally, if you found this site by mistake and want to know what's what in the world of the Fun Lovin' Criminals then, as usual, I strongly recommend you check out DiFontaine.net the best FLC site on the net.

(16:54, AW)

02/08/05

I've added some updated live tracks from the Paradiso gig in 2003 to the Downloads page.

According to the Official Site (check it out for a full list of tour dates, new photos, album samples + new b-side sound clips) the finalised release dates for the single and album (delayed due to copyright reasons involving the track 'Where Do I Begin', now renamed 'Ballad of NYC') are 15th August and 22nd August respectively.

Here are the tracklistings for the two Mi Corazon cds (which you can now pre-order at hmv.co.uk):

CD 1:

1) Mi Corazon (Radio Edit)

2) Lullaby of Barland

CD 2:

1) Mi Corazon (Album Version)

2) High Road

3) Live, Have, Love

4) Mi Corazon (Video)

I recently became a moderator at DiFontaine.net so from now on most updated news will be posted there first (I post as KarmicChi).

(12:15, AW)

14/07/05

I've added FLC's appearance on Kink FM tonight to the Downloads page.

(21:55, AW)

01/07/05

READ MY REVIEW OF "LIVIN' IN THE CITY" HERE!

(14:23, AW)

25/06/05

To watch the new Scarface inspired video to "Mi Corazon" click on the two links below:

High

Low

Thanks to http://www.sonicrecords.pl/

(23:06, AW)

17/06/05

Check out Amazon.com's review of "Livin' in the City":

Fun Lovin' Criminals Return with "Livin in the City", a Modern Rock Album which Incorporates a Variety of Instruments and Musical Styles, Hip-hop Beats and Rhymes, Jazz and Latin Rhythms, Mellow Grooves and Traditional Rock and Blues Riffs Along with a Lot of Bad Boy Humor! at It's Heart Are Many References to the Band's Beloved Home Town. With Tracks Like ‘city Boy' and ‘i Love Living in the City', "Livin in the City" is the Band's Love Letter to New York. The Album features ‘old Skool' Flc Tracks Like ‘that Ain't Right' and ‘my Style', the Piano Led ‘gave Up on God' and Mellow Riffs Like ‘will I Be Ready' and the Classic Love Song ‘where Do I Begin'. The First Single is ‘mi Corazon', a Kind of Loco Part Two and a Latin Rock Summer Smash!

(18:45, AW)

16/06/05

I thought I'd give you a heads up. I just heard the new single (on Croatian radio of all places - see the post below). On first impressions, "Mi Corazon" can be described as very summery trumpet-lead latin-fuelled funk (think "Living on the Streets", "Loco" or even Bodega b-side "Sleepyhead") with some silky-smooth spanish vocals from Huey (not a surprise that the album's been moved forward a couple of months then). We like. Can't wait for the album.

(18:41, AW)

15/06/05

"Livin' in the City" has now been pushed back a week till July 25th to be preceded by the single "Mi Corazon" on the 18th. They've been filming the video this last week in Miami. There's more info on the Official Site together with UK tour dates for September (let us assume/hope that Maui Homicide 2005 will play at the start of each gig), a selection of cool photos, two new re-mixes (What Had Happened & TFLC) and an exclusive non-album joint, "My Style".

It looks like the single received its first radio play today on this station (its featured on the playlist) but so far I've found no way to actually listen to the song.

Check out this hi-res look at the stylish album cover (courtesy of Amazon.co.uk) & the final tracklisting:

1) I Love Livin' In The City

2) How It Be

3) That Ain't Right

4) The Preacher

5) Where Do I Begin

6) Is Ya Allright

7) Gave Up On God

8) City Boy

9) Girl With The Scar

10) Mi Corazon

11) Will I Be Ready

Lastly, calling all Irish FLC fans. Headrush finally hits cinemas in Ireland on June 24th. The Official Site has also now been updated with a look at the trailer. Still no word on whether there will be a soundtrack release or not though.

(15:32, AW)

04/06/05

ACCORDING TO AMAZON.CO.UK THE NEW ALBUM, ENTITLED "LIVIN' IN THE CITY", WILL BE RELEASED ON JULY 18TH 2005.

(15:24, AW)

24/03/05

!EXCLUSIVE - HEADRUSH SOUNDTRACK CLIPS!

I've put some FLC soundtrack clips - ripped directly from the Headrush dvd - up on the Downloads page. Tracks 2 & 3 (T43 & Love To Goofy) are pretty short (as is the amount of time they feature in the film) and have dialogue over them - "T43" sounds like classic FLC while "Love To Goofy" has a My Sin vibe about it. But the first track, "Lick" is 2 minutes of bliss. It's a slight change of direction from FLC's older stuff but its still a lovely chilled-out little number that provides the perfect soundtrack to the film's sex scene - which explains the sexy sound effects in the background.

At the time of writing, Headrush is due out to buy in Australia (Region 4 dvd) on April 15th. If you have a multi-region player, you can pre-order it from here.

Finally, if you haven't already, scoot on over to the Official Site to check out the 4 minute trailer for Maui Homicide 2, one of the funniest things you'll see all year.

Later,

(21:58, AW)

10/12/04

After a year without even a hint of an update, the Official Site has finally received some action. It looks like the new album will be out sometime later next year while our prayers have finally been answered in the form of Maui Homicide 2. The trailer premieres on December 15th. Can't wait!

(15:53, AW)

20/09/04

Steve-O has asked me to spread the word about Needledrop's upcoming UK tour.

Here are the full details:

THE RUMOURS ARE TRUE, WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!
It's called “Hollywood Honeymoon, probably the best tour ever!!”
It includes Needledrop, The Fluids and solo artist Mark Greville.
To all our friends in England and Ireland PLEASE help us get the word around.
To all our friends in the U.S. Click here!!  http://www.cheapflights.com/

ALL DATES ARE IN NOVEMBER

ENGLAND


5th Borderline - London    £6adv/£7 on door

6th Junktion 7 - Nottingham

7th The Enigma - Brighton

8th The Croft - Bristol  £5 Tickets through www.bristolticketshop.co.uk

11th Half Moon – Putney   £5 adv/£6 on door

12th Forum - Tunbridge Wells £6

13th The Shed - Leicester

14th Barfly - Liverpool
Ireland

IRELAND

16th Roisín Dubhs - Galway

17th Auntie Annies - Belfast

18th Whelan's  - Dublin

19th The Cyprus Avenue - Cork

20th Dolan's Warehouse – Limerick

Check your local venue for more info.

Can't wait to see ya all ,

Steve-O & Amanda

http://www.needledropnyc.com
http://www.thefluids.com
http://www.markgreville.com

(16:26, AW)

I've added two XFM Radio Interviews/Sessions from last year to the Downloads page (I strongly recommend the Breakfast Show interview, which features a hilarious phone-in section entitled "Ask Huey") and you can read a review of FLC's recent gig at Thetford Forest here.

(17:00, AW)

News From the Official Site:

"Oh Marbella will hit Costa del Sol cinemas on the 17th September this year. The special Christmas DVD will be out across Europe in November." "

As well as this, we now (thanks to Martin) have our first news on the new album.

VF: You're recording a new album, the follow-up to ‘Welcome To Poppy's'. How's it sounding?
Huey: We're still in the midst of recording so it's hard to say. We know who we are now and what we're doing. This is our fifth record and on this one we're trying to get a little more rocky when there's the need for some edgy hard rock and a little more soulful when we want to mellow it out. We've got about five songs wrapped up. The best thing about this album is working with our new drummer, Frank The Rhythm Master, who's from Leicester . He's our first real drummer, as the other guys were more guys who just played drums with us. Frank, though, is like our third band member and we're all working together on the songs working out harmonies and arrangements between us.

Read the full interview at http://www.virtualfestivals.com/artists/article.cfm?articleid=1220

(15:16, AW)

I've added two new sections to the site, B-Sides & Flipside.

I've updated the Singles page with some more in-depth info and there seems to be some construction going on with the Oh Marbella site (there's a new front page). I'm also hearing that the movie has just claimed UK distribution and is due out in the Summer. Fingers crossed!

I've added some songs which FLC have sampled for some of their tracks ('King of New York', 'Sugar' & 'Loco') to the Downloads page.

I've added yet more positive Reviews to the site. It also seems that 'Beautiful' is genuinely being released as a single tomorrow and it will be a limited release featuring a live version of 'Got Our Love'. FLC have been doing a reasonable amount of promotion over the past week (including spots on Radio 2 and BBC 6 and appearances on 'Richard & Judy' and 'Today with Des & Mel'). Their excellent acoustic performance of 'Beautiful' on Des & Mel should hopefully be up on the site in the next month (when I find out how to work the thing).

I've updated the Albums page with info on FLC's last 3 releases: 'Poppys, Snacks & Rarities' and I've added an extended live version of 'Big Night Out' to the Downloads page.

Finally, we have word on the new single and it looks as though the release of 'Lost It All' has been scrapped altogether (either that or it’s a double a-side) if this cover is anything to go by. No word yet on the final tracklisting but expect it to be fairly similar to that of the original 'Lost It All' single. Information on the HMV website suggests that this could be a limited release. 'Beautiful' is, at this time, due to come out on the 16^th of Feb but expect that to change (there's still no sign of a video and its due out in 2 weeks). I'll keep you posted on both the release date and the tracklisting.

I've just added three more Downloads to the site, including quite possibly the best FLC live track I've ever heard, 'Up On The Hill (Live on Radio One)'. Listen to this track and savour it because it is unlikely that it will ever be released on cd. It really is dreamy.

I've added some new shots to the Photos section and there'll be more live tracks up later today.

12 Sleepyhead (b-side to Korean Bodega)
13 The Grave And The Constant (12 Steve Leroni Mix) (b-side to The Grave And The Constant & The Fun Lovin' Criminal)
14 I Can't Get With That (Live At The Forum) (b-side to Scooby Snacks)
15 Come Find Yourself (BBC Live Session) (b-side to Scooby Snacks & The Fun Lovin' Criminal)
16 Blues For Suckers (b-side to Scooby Snacks, The Grave And The Constant & King Of New York)
17 The Fun Lovin' Criminal (Hee Haw Version) (b-side to The Fun Lovin' Criminal)
18 Run Daddy Run (MC Large Mix) (b-side to Bump)
19 Loco (Latin Quarter Version) (b-side to Loco)
20 Bump (Mark Berkely's Remix) (b-side to Bump)
21 King Of New York (Jack Dangers Complex 1) (b-side to King Of New York)
22 Everything Under The Stars (b-side to Loco)
23 Scooby Snacks (20mg Version) (b-side to Scooby Snacks)
24 Smoke Em (Live BBC Version) (b-side to Scooby Snacks)
25 Love Unlimited (Remix) (b-side to Love Unlimited)
26 The Ballad Of Larry Davis (b-side to Korean Bodega)
27 Korean Bodega (Aero Mexicano Mix) (b-side to Korean Bodega)
28 The Fun Lovin Criminal (Hot 1997 Rockumental Remix) - previously unreleased
29 The Beach - previously only available as part of Maui Homicide 2000 Medley
30 Scooby Snacks (Steve Leroni Remix with movie samples) - previously only available on 7-inch of Scooby Snacks
31 Searching For Clues - previously only available as part of Maui Homicide 2000 Medley
32 Up On The Hill (Tar Beach Remix) - previously only available on Bag O' Hits
33 Bump (Mark Berkley's Instrumental Remix) - previously unreleased
34 The Fun Lovin Criminal (DJ Bombjack Remix) - previously only available on Bag O' Hits
35 The Streets Are Watching (Instrumental) - instrumental version of Everything Under The Stars, previously unreleased
36 Battle On The Golf Course - previously only available as part of Maui Homicide 2000 Medley
37 Scooby Snacks (20mg Dub) - previously only available as b-side to international version of Scooby Snacks single
38 King Of New York (Cooley High Remix) - previously only available on Bag O' Hits
39 Loco (Album Instrumental) - previously unreleased
40 We Have All The Time In The World (Live) - previously unreleased

I've added six more (full length) rare live tracks to the Downloads page (Loco, King of New York, My Sin, Half a Block, The Summer Wind & We Have All The Time In The World). Expect more soon.

I've just put up a brand new Downloads page, which currently features some audio snippets from the recent concert at the Paradiso. To see and hear the full 105 minute concert go to http://www.fabchannel.com/. I've got a whole host of other rare live tracks that I've collected over the years which I'll be putting up in the next couple of weeks. I'm just gonna check what's on the A's and B's boxset next week and put up the tracks which aren't included on it. But for now, enjoy!

A Sides:
1. The Fun Lovin Criminal
2. The Grave And The Constant
3. King Of New York
4. Korean Bodega
5. Loco
6. Bump [Radio Mix]
7. Run Daddy Run
8. Big Night Out [Radio Version]
9. I'm Not In Love
10. Love Unlimited
11. Scooby Snacks

B Sides:
1. Sleepyhead
2. The Grave And The Contant [12 Steve Leroni Mix]
3. I Can't Get With That [Live At The Forum]
4. Come Find Yourself [BBC Live Session]
5. Blues For Suckers
6. The Fun Lovin Criminal [Hee Haw Version]
7. Run Daddy Run [MC Large Mix]
8. Loco [Latin Quarter Version]
9. Bump [Mark Berkleys Remix]
10. King Of New York [Jack Dangers Complex 1]
11. Everything Under The Stars
12. Scooby Snacks [200Mg Version]
13. Smoke Em [BBC Live Session]
14. Love Unlimited [Remix]
15. The Ballad Of Larry Davis
16. Korean Bodega [Aero Mexicano Mix]

Rarities:
1. The Fun Lovin Criminal [Hot 1997 Rockumental Mix]
2. The Beach
3. Scooby Snacks [Steve Leroni Instrumental With Movie Samples]
4. Searching For Clues
5. Up On The Hill [Tar Beach Remix]
6. Bump [Mark Berkleys Instrumental Remix]
7. The Fun Lovin Criminal [DJ Bombjack Remix]
8. The Streets Are Watching [Instrumental]
9. Battle Of The Golf Course
10. Scooby Snacks [20Mg Dub]
11. King Of New York [Cooley High Remix]
12. Loco [Album Instrumental]
13. We Have All The Time In The World [Live]

I've also added the hmv.co.uk review of it to the Reviews section.

1) Loco (Loco)*

2) King of New York (Come Find Yourself)*

3) Lost It All (Welcome to Poppy's)*

4) You Got A Problem (Welcome to Poppy's)

5) Couldn't Get It Right (Mimosa)

6) Too Hot (Welcome to Poppy's)*

7) Up On The Hill (100% Colombian)

8) Half A Block (Loco)

9) Bombin' the L (Come Find Yourself)

10) Baby (Welcome to Poppy's)

11) Passive/Aggressive (Come Find Yourself)

12) Love Unlimited (100% Colombian)*

13) Take Me Back (Welcome to Poppy's)

14) Bump (Loco)*

15) Sugar (100% Colombian)

16) Beautiful (Welcome to Poppy's)

17) We Have All The Time In The World (Come Find Yourself)

18) Scooby Snacks (Come Find Yourself)*

19) Southside (100% Colombian)

20) Smoke 'Em (Come Find Yourself)

21) You Just Can't Have It All (Welcome to Poppy's)

22) The Fun Lovin' Criminal (Come Find Yourself)*

23) Friday Night (Welcome to Poppy's)

BONUS TRACK: There Was A Time (Loco)

But as someone once said, 'The View Belongs To Everyone' and so to check out other people's favourite FLC songs click on the link here.

According to Martin at Difontaine.co.uk, 'Lost It All' has been withdrawn from release at the last minute (probably something to do with all the problems Sanctuary has been having). Hopefully, we'll see a release sometime next year. Anyhow, you can still watch the video on Martin's site. Info on Amazon.co.uk is suggesting that EMI's third (yes, that's three in a year and a half - for God's sake, FLC have only released four proper albums!) greatest hits (or lets steal some more money) collection, 'A-Sides, B-Sides & Rarities' will finally be released on 24^th January 2004. Still no details on the content though.

I've added two new reviews to the Reviews section: a positive New York Post write-up of 'Welcome to Poppy's' and an 'awesome' BBC review of their recent gig at UEA Norwich.

I was lucky enough to catch a screening of 'Headrush' at the Raindance Film Festival last night and as promised, I've gone and reviewed it for you. To see the genuine article, click here. I can also reveal that in addition to their classic, SMOKE 'EM, there are three new FLC songs on the movie soundtrack: LICK, T43 & LOVE TO GOOFY and they're all performed in the classic FLC-style we've come to expect from the guys.

I've also got some brand new info about 'Oh Marbella' courtesy of http://www.thezreview.co.uk/. Apparently, the first screening took place in London on 17^th October. There was a "…superb turn-out at Sony theatre, not many empty seats, and no early leavers. A jolly good film, extremely humorous." It "should appeal to ALL lovers of Spanish holidays, as they should be able to relate to at least one of the 'incidents' ". Sounds cool. In addition, "The Film is looking great, it now premieres in Marbella, Spain on the 20^th of November to a private VIP invite list of 300 pax. Marbella Films are currently in negotiation with some of the UK's top distributors... details will follow at the night of the premiere..."

http://www.marbellalife.com/box-office/oh-marbella-feature.html or go to the official site here.

There's a gonna be an exclusive review of 'Headrush' on the site on Tuesday evening so make sure you check back then and if you haven't already done so, check out Fabchannel.com to watch an excellent live recording of the boys in action at the Paradiso on October 3^rd 2003.

CD1:
1. Lost It All
2. What Had Happened (Bombjack Remix)
3. Lost It All (Live)

CD2:
1. Lost It All
2. Take Me Back (Cooley High Mix)
3. Got Our Love (Live)
4. Lost It All (Video)

As for 'Oh Marbella', FLC's other movie project, press on the official site is suggesting that the film will finally be having it's first screening this month. And here's a brief press release from earlier in the year (courtesy of http://www.versatiletv.com/), regarding the soundtrack:

American band, the 'Fun Lovin' Criminals' have signed a soundtrack deal with Marbella Films LTD to score the film and perform the Oh Marbella title track. They are also co-venturing the Soundtrack. FLC have just signed to BMG records and are due to release their next album this summer. Hopefully it will feature the Oh Marbella title track.

I've added a Times review of the Astoria gig to the Reviews page and the boys have added some photos of the 'Lost It All' video shoot to the official site. Go there here.

According to Amazon.co.uk, FLC's next single will be 'Lost it All' and it is due out on October 27^th.

Just a quick update to tell you that the new official site is now up and it's really cool. Go there now here or face the consequences.

Added another couple of reviews to the site: Glastonbury (July 1999) and Glasgow Barrowlands (September 2003). And if you haven't yet, check out Martin's site at Difontaine.co.uk cos it really is very cool. He's doing interviews with FLC drummers both old and new (Steve and Frank) on the site soon so go to the site and get your questions answered.

I've added another excellent write-up of Welcome to Poppy's to the Reviews page.

I've also put up a new Articles/Interviews page, which currently features a recent interview with Huey from Bang magazine.

If you wanna catch FLC live on their current UK tour then you better be quick. It kicked off in Preston last night and is selling out fast. I know for a fact that their gig at the London Astoria (23/9) is already sold out but they seem to be selling tickets over on EBay. And if you live in my area (near Guildford, Surrey), they're playing the Guildford Civic Hall on the 22^nd.

You can check out both parts of a terrific interview with Fast at: Scum1 and Locoweb.