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Fun Lovin' Criminals | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (26 Feb 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sanctuary
  • ASIN: B000CPU7UQ
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Listen  9. What Had Happened? 4:27£0.69
Listen10. Got Our Love 4:02£0.69
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Amazon.co.uk Review

Welcome to Poppy's sees the Fun Lovin' Criminals further embracing the tequila sunrise and bad Hawaiian shirt phase of their career that they launched with 2001's Loco. Just as real-life gangsters inevitably grow into cuddly caricatures, so Huey, Fast and new drummer Frank the Rhythm Man, New York's charismatic wannabe hoods, have swapped back-alley cool and wiseguy chic for tacky glitz and a fluffier take on street life. Now more Tony Soprano than Scarface, Huey shows his sensitive side on cosy swayers "Got Our Love" and "Beautiful", even intoning on "You Just Can't Have It All" that regrets, he may have a few. Either growing old gracefully or taking the mobster theme to its obvious country club conclusion, they're amiable, if unspectacular, tunes. Likewise, "This Sick World" is their familiar street-smart shuffle mellowed, while "Friday Night" lounges to the point of coma; albeit a very pleasurable one. Yet, even at their naffest (and Welcome to Poppy's doesn't pretend to be anything other than camp fun) they manage to pull a handful of absolute winners out of the bag. With cheesy winks and irrepressible choruses, the shimmy of "Too Hot", the bump of "Stray Bullet" and the slapstick blues of "You Got a Problem" would make even those who despise the FLC's gangster shtick sing-along. --Dan Gennoe

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This is the FLC's first release since Loco in 2001 and it's like they never went away. In other words this is a Fun Lovin' Criminals album for people who fear change.

After taking a couple of years out to run a lounge bar and pizzeria, Huey, Fast, and brand new drummer Mark from Leicester have brought us FLC by numbers on their own DiFontaine label.

FLC switch effortlessly between different musical styles. There's the Noo Yoik gangster (ending in er not a) trips of Fun Lovin' Criminals and "Scooby Snacks" mimicked here with "You Got A Problem" and "Stray Bullet". There's the lounge lizard of "Barry White", "Loco" and "Bump" which appears in the guise of "Living On The Streets" and "Friday Night".

Finally, their punk rock side comes out on "Baby". This versatility can be a disadvantage though and Welcome To Poppy's suffers from too many mood swings on its fifteen tracks. Interestingly, the best moments on Poppy's come from less familiar FLC territory. "You Just Can't Have It All" is a fragile ballad while"Beautiful" is verging on the Tom Petty.

The lyrics cover the same ground of New York life, drugs, politics and relationships. The grooves are tight and funky, the musicianship effortless. I guess they all sat down and thought: Well if it ain't broke...but with the exception of "Too Hot", Welcome to Poppy's lacks the killer hooks to make it a great FLC album and if you own their previous albums you already own this one.

Review courtesy of 6 Music --Jack Smith

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Fantastique! 24 Sep 2003
Format:Audio CD
In my opinion, this album is easily the best since the fabulous Come Find Yourself, and the musical equivalent of a selection box with all your favourite centres and not a dud to be seen.

New York's finest are back on the block, and on form, and with the new addition of Frank The Rhythm Man as Mackie's replacement, the sound is fresh and funky. Opening with the excellent and underrated single 'Too Hot' and moving effortlessly into the equally upbeat 'Stray Bullet', this album puts a smile on your face from start to finish.

Standout tracks for me include the bouncy 'Lost It All', the insanely catchy 'You Got A Problem', the hiphop infused 'Take Me Back', the bass-driven 'What Had Happened' and the surprising 'Steak Knife'. There are some gentler tracks to balance the more upbeat ones, such as the pretty 'Friday Night' and the touching 'Beautiful' and 'You Just Can't Have It All'.

All in all, a truly entertaining album all the way through. Fans will love it, and those who aren't yet soon will be after hearing this! Go buy it now!

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Good Stuff. 9 Nov 2003
Format:Audio CD
I'd heard some pretty lousy reviews of the fun lovin criminals new album in various music magazines, so was a bit wary about buying it. my advice, dont listen to the reviews in the magazines!!!!! this album is possibly the best offereing from FLC, there is not one track i dislike. if you liked their other albums, you'll love this.
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Pretty damn good 25 Oct 2003
Format:Audio CD
Im a big fan of the fun lovin criminals and my favorite album has to be 100% columbian. I was a bit let down by loco, and to start with i was a bit let down by this one too. However it is definitely a grower and i really like it. Went to see them play in Manchester in september and they were quality and ever since ive got well into this album. Not as good as 100% columbian but better than the rest, there are more good tunes than bad, your not always hitting skip track like you are on Loco.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Best Fun Lovin Criminals album
In my opinion the best album by FLC, (even Come Find Yourself). Like a lot of albums, give it a couple of listens and I defy you not to tap your foot and sing along to the... Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by A. Bray
Perfect album - No skippage
Welcome To Poppy's was the Fun Lovin' Criminals first album after their greatest hits compilation and also their first away from major label EMI. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2005 by Mr. R. Rogers
FLC's Downward Spiral Takes An Extra Dive
I've always been a big fan of FLC and their music, but I must admit in all honnesty that since 'Come Find Yourself' each album they make is always a little less good than it's... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2005 by "decksels"
Their best album yet - Class!
The Crim's bring out their best album to date. It's strange and a shame that it comes with their peak of popularity passing them two albums before this one. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2003
The best since Come Find Yourself!
After 2 looong years, this album was so worth the wait, and in my opinion signals a return to form for the boys. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2003 by Claire Brackenbury
Schmooove
Much to my surprise, after the pleasant but uneven Loco, this could be the best Criminal activity yet! The more I listen, the better it gets. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2003
The Daddy
The biggest question, no doubt will be: is this another pop record in the vain of 'loco'? the answer is a resounding 'no'. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2003 by Graham Simons
Nice!
I'd agree with the amazon reviewer that this album is in a similar groove to Loco. Guitars seem to be coming to the fore though, (which is a good thing)but with Huey's familiar... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2003 by L C McCaul
Pure Class!
I love this album. At the very least it is on par with my other fave FLC album - "100% Colombian" if not better. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2003 by Robbie Magic
Absolutely outstanding.
Every album by these guys is fantastic. This one is just amazing. Buy it.
Published on 6 Sep 2003 by GAVIN MURPHY
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