Editing Fun Lovin' Criminals (section)

== Musical style ==
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''Rolling Stone'' described the music of Fun Lovin' Criminals as "a melting pot of local flavors: hip-hop, funk, blues and rock blended into a heavy, spliffy groove."<ref name=rollstone>{{cite web|last1=Bozza|first1=Anthony|title=Smooth Criminals|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/smooth-criminals-19990204|website=Rolling Stone.com|date=February 4, 1999|publisher=Rolling Stone Magazine|access-date=2023-02-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215191523/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/smooth-criminals-19990204 |archive-date=2015-02-15}}</ref> ''BrumNotes'' magazine described the band's style as a fusion of hip hop and blues rock.<ref name=brumnotes>{{cite web|title=Interview: Fun Lovin' Criminals|url=http://www.brumnotes.com/interview-fun-lovin-criminals-2/|website=Brumnote.com|date=July 9, 2014|publisher=BrumNotes Magazine|access-date=December 10, 2015}}</ref> ''The Chicago Tribune'' called Fun Lovin' Criminals a "soul-infused rock ensemble".<ref name=chicago>{{cite news|last1=Hedblane|first1=Jay|title=Fun Lovin' Criminals living up to the name|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2003/12/07/fun-lovin-criminals-living-up-to-the-name/|access-date=December 10, 2015|agency=Chicago Tribune|date=December 7, 2003}}</ref> ''AllMusic's'' John Bush described the band's style as "a blend of hip-hop beats, alternative style, and bluesy rhythms".<ref name=Bush>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/fun-lovin-criminals-mn0000800695/biography|title=Fun Lovin' Criminals|work=AllMusic}}</ref> ''getHampshire'' called the band "the world’s finest and only purveyors of cinematic, hobo, hip-hop, rock ‘n’ roll, blues-jazz, soul-review vibes."<ref name=hampshire /> ''The Independent'' described the band's style as a "blend of New York rock, funk, hip-hop and even punk".<ref name=Independent /> ''The Belfast Telegraph'' placed their style within the rap rock genre,<ref name=telegraph>{{Cite news|url=https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/fun-lovin-criminals-singer-hopeless-loop-of-drugs-making-people-listen-to-trap-37724258.html|title=Fun Lovin' Criminals singer: Hopeless loop of drugs making people listen to trap|newspaper=Belfasttelegraph}}</ref> while Bush categorized them as an alternative rock and hip hop band.<ref name=Bush/>