''Come Find Yourself'' is the debut studio album by the American band
Fun Lovin' Criminals.
It was released on February 20, 1996, by
Chrysalis Records.
Critical reception
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'' wrote: "The rap 'n' roll beauty of New York's Fun Lovin' Criminals is that this feisty threesome not only take aim at the system but have real brain power beneath their toques, they not only reach deep into their grab-bag of sample tricks (from ''Pulp Fiction'' dialogue to musical bits) but the trio of Huey, Fast & Steve play their instruments in a way that drives the groove home, from power-chords and blues-jazz riffs, to James Bond variations and gritty, funky rap riddims."
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'' concluded that "this is one of the most infectious rap albums of the year, boasting a range of musical influences way beyond the narrow confines of tired old G-funk, and re-introducing rap to its roots in the blues."
Track listing
All tracks written by Fun Lovin' Criminals, except where noted.
# "The Fun Lovin' Criminal" – 3:13
# "Passive/Aggressive" – 3:33
# "The Grave and the Constant" – 4:47
# "
Scooby Snacks" – 3:05
# "Smoke 'Em" – 4:46
# "Bombin' the L" – 3:51
# "I Can't Get with That" – 4:25
# "King of New York" – 3:47
# "
We Have All the Time in the World
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John Barry,
Hal David
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Early life
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) – 3:41
# "Bear Hug" – 3:28
# "Come Find Yourself" – 4:20
# "Crime and Punishment" – 3:20
# "Methadonia" – 4:06
# "I Can't Get with That (Schmoove Version)"
(bonus track) – 5:34
# "Coney Island Girl"
(bonus track) – 1:28
Personnel
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Huey Morgan – vocals (all), guitar (all but 10)
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Brian Leiser – bass (1–4, 6, 12, 15), keyboard (3, 7–9, 11, 13–14), trumpet (1, 3, 5, 8-9, 11, 13–14), harmonica (1, 6, 10, 13, 15)
*Steve Borgovini – drums (all), percussion (10, 14)
*Fun Lovin' Criminals – production
*Tim Latham – engineering
*Tsukasa Tobiishi – cover photography
Charts
Certifications
References
External links
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1996 debut albums
Fun Lovin' Criminals albums
Chrysalis Records albums
1990s concept albums