5. Fats Domino – This Is Fats [1956] ?????

5. Fats Domino – This Is Fats Domino [1956]

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 5. Fats Domino – This Is Fats [1957]

The book seems conflicted as to which album they are talking about here. They list the cover and the title from 'This Is Fats' from 1957 but the album tracks listed and the year of production given is that of 'This Is Fats Domino' from the previous year. No matter, I'll listen to both.
Of the two albums 'This Is Fats Domino' is the superior record as it seems much more varied in style as well as content. It also has more memorable songs. The first two songs 'Blueberry Hill' and 'Honey Chile' really start the album with a bang. On 'This Is Fats' the opening song 'The Rooster Song' does pretty much the same thing, however after that song the album tends to slump towards songs that basically all sound the same with that generic Rock n Roll riff although I can't say it isn't somewhat enjoyable.
I don't know if it's just me but on 'This Is Fats Domino' I hear much more RnB, Jazz & blues influences. So for me it's the far better album of the two. It's just a shame Blue Monday isn't a cover of the New Order song.

Ratings

This Is Fats Domino - 4 / 5
This Is Fats - 2.5 / 5