What makes Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm notable?

The single became a commercial success, reaching No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning significant radio play. Its music video gained heavy rotation on MTV, marking a cultural moment for both the band and the pop-rock crossover trend of the early 2000s. Released in 2001, 'Smooth Criminal' served as Alien Ant Farm's major breakthrough single, following their debut album 'Greatest Hits' in 2000. This cover showcased the band's ability to reinterpret iconic songs while appealing to a broader audience, establishing them within the nu-metal scene prevalent at the time.

How many songs are on Smooth Criminal?

Smooth Criminal has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Smooth Criminal

Alien Ant Farm · 2001

7 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant reimagining of a classic, blending alternative rock energy with polished production and catchy hooks.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
Smooth Criminal — This energetic cover not only revitalizes Michael Jackson's original but also showcases Alien Ant Farm's signature sound, blending catchy melodies with hard-hitting instrumentals.
→
Smooth Criminal (Die Krupps remix) — This remix adds an industrial edge to the original track, highlighting the band's versatility and appeal to diverse musical tastes while keeping the core energy intact.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Smooth Criminal 3:30
2 Smooth Criminal (Die Krupps remix) 3:32

What to play next

Listen next

ANThology

2001

Go back to

Alien Ant Farm - Greatest Hits

1999

Full Alien Ant Farm discography Where to start with Alien Ant Farm Artists like Alien Ant Farm

alternative metal alternative rock

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata