Classic Fantastic

Classic Fantastic
Studio album by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Released	March 1, 2010 (2010-03-01)
Recorded	2008–2009
Genre	Jazz rap Hip-hop alternative rock blues electro-funk neo-swing
Length	42:10
Label	Kilohertz
Producer	Fun Lovin' Criminals
Fun Lovin' Criminals chronology
Livin' in the City (2005) Classic Fantastic (2010) Fun, Live and Criminal (2011)
Singles from Classic Fantastic
"Classic Fantastic" Released: 2009 "Mister Sun" Released: 2010

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Drowned in Sound	4/10 [2]
NME	[3]

Classic Fantastic is the sixth studio album by American rap rock band Fun Lovin' Criminals. It was released on March 1, 2010 via Kilohertz Ltd. Production was handled by Fun Lovin' Criminals themselves. It features guest appearances from Paul Kaye and Roots Manuva.

Barring the Another Mimosa compilation, Classic Fantastic is frontman Huey Morgan's final studio album with the band, before his departure in 2021.

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Mars"	3:00
2.	"Classic Fantastic"	4:30
3.	"The Originals"	2:38
4.	"She Sings at the Sun"	3:35
5.	"Keep On Yellin'" (featuring Roots Manuva)	3:12
6.	"Jimi Choo"	2:13
7.	"El Malo"	4:10
8.	"Conversations with Our Attorney" (featuring Paul Kaye)	1:24
9.	"We, the Three"	2:56
10.	"How Low?"	2:37
11.	"Mister Sun"	4:02
12.	"Rewind"	4:00
13.	"Get Your Coat"	3:53
Total length:		42:10

Personnel

• Fun Lovin' Criminals — songwriters, arrangers, producers
• Rodney Hylton "Roots Manuva" Smith — lyrics & vocals (track 5)
• Paul Kaye — lyrics & vocals (track 8)
• Sophie McGinn — artwork, design
• Ralph John Perou — photography
• Sulinna Ong — management

Charts

Chart (2010)	Peak position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) [4]	60
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) [5]	53
UK Independent Albums (OCC) [6]	15

References

1. O'Brien, Jon. "Classic Fantastic - Fun Lovin' Criminals | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved August 7, 2024.
2. Clarke, Paul (March 3, 2010). "Album Review: Fun Lovin' Criminals - Classic Fantastic". Drowned in Sound . Retrieved August 7, 2024.
3. Mackay, Emily (February 22, 2010). "Album Review: Fun Lovin' Criminals - 'Classic Fantastic'". NME . Retrieved August 7, 2024.
4. "Dutchcharts.nl – Fun Lovin' Criminals – Classic Fantastic" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
5. "Ultratop.be – Fun Lovin' Criminals – Classic Fantastic" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
6. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

External links

• Fun Lovin' Criminals – Classic Fantastic at Discogs (list of releases)