The second CD by the New York trio Fun Lovin 'Criminals sounds a lot more streamlined than Come Find Yourself from 1996. Just like the debut album, 100% Colombian is a collection of styles such as funky hip-hop, blues, pop, rock and jazz. The sound of the single Love Unlimited, the tribute to Barry White and the successor to the hit Scooby Snacks, is the model for a large part of the record. This
… makes soft soul songs like Up On The Hill, Sugar and We Are All Very Worried About You a bit tame. Fortunately, 100% Colombian offers enough variety to keep the attention thanks to the Bo Diddley blues of Korean Bodega, the funky rock of South Side and the hip-hop of Big Night Out. (WvdZ)more
